Audi Q5 finally unveiled

It is in the framework of the International Auto Show in Beijing, China, the German automaker Audi has chosen to unveil us great World Premiere his vehicle and sport utility compact size, the Q5.

Worthy heir of many attributes of the vehicle concept Audi Cross Coupe, the new Q5 is built around the platform and several mechanical components sections A5 and S5.

More realistic than those of its big brother, the Q7 gigantic dimensions, and the newcomer wants to tackle the lucrative market of Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35, Land Rover LR2, Lexus RX350 and, without forgetting the Mercedes models -Benz GLK and Volvo XC60 that lie ahead in a very close future.

Despite its size, the new Audi Q5 seats five passengers and all their effects with ease. Its versatile design loading spaces vary between 540 and 1,560 liters once the lowered seat.

Cote mechanics, it will have and at first, the unstoppable engine 3.2-liter V6 FSI direct injection. The advertised power is 265 hp and maximum torque of 243 lb-ft between the beaches of 3000 and 5000 mt. The Quattro AWD system, exclusive to this manufacturer, will direct the torque to a maximum of 65% to the front wheels and 85% to the rear wheels, depending on the conditions of adhesions of the vehicle.

In all likelihood, the vehicle Audi Q5 should be found in showrooms european brand dealers this fall and North American soil in the spring of 2009.