BASE PRICE RANGE: $44,500-$60,100*
WHAT'S NEW: A refreshed exterior, new wheel designs, and more standard features and options are on the menu for the 2010 Q7. A new grille, head- and taillights, tailgate, and mirrors update the outside, while chrome accents, ventilated seats, the next generation of MMI (3G), and door-panel ambient lighting add improvements to the interior.
COOL FACT: TDI's advanced exhaust emissions control reduces nitrogen oxides by up to 90 percent as compared with older diesel techs.
SUM UP: A PRICEY EURO WAGON DISGUISED AS AN SUV.
| 2010 Audi Q5 |
| Base engine | 3.6L/280-hp DOHC V-6 |
| Optional engines | 3.0L/225-hp t-diesel DOHC V-6; 4.2L/350-hp DOHC V-8 |
| Drivetrain | Front engine, AWD, 6A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3-8.5 sec |
| Tow/payload | 6600/1279 lb* |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 13-17/18-25 mpg |
| Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Safety | ABS: S; Trac: S; Stab: S; Airbags: 6 |
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