We've got the first official pictures of stylish new compact SUV.
April 2008

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This is what happens when you put an Audi Q7 on a hot wash! The German brand is upping the ante in the compact SUV sector with its all-new Q5. And these first official pictures will have Land Rover and BMW executives in a sweat.

The newcomer is aimed squarely at the Freelander 2 and X3, combining smart styling with Audi’s famous quattro four-wheel-drive system.

Measuring 4.63 metres, the Q5 is longer than its closest rivals, but bosses claim it will be the sportiest compact SUV around when it hits UK showrooms in September. From the outside there’s no mistaking its distinctive Audi grille, while its optional LED daytime running lights borrow heavily from the new A4.

The rear tailgate is aluminium to reduce weight – just like the bon-
net. LED light clusters provide a striking look at the back. A pair of alloy roof rails boosts practicality, while an extra-large panoramic sunroof features on the options list.

Buyers will get the choice of three exterior packages. Standard Q5s feature black body trim, but customers will also be able to select a full body-colour option or even pick a contrasting shade. Alternatively, sporty S Line versions provide a more aggressive look, and an optional off-road package includes beefy underbody protection and bigger alloy wheels.

Audi is famed for its quality interiors and the Q5 won’t disappoint, with wood, aluminium, chrome, leather and Alcantara all featuring inside. Read more... (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/220575/audi_q5.html)

I found the Audi Q7 too big as an SUV, now this fits the class even though its directed to smaller SUV's.

Comparing it to the cars from the same class mentioned in the article, yeah I will go for the Q5, its more attractive!

Looks like VW Tourege and Infiniti EX from the side. It could've looked better from the front.
Looking at the front lights looks like they will use the R8 and A4 LED technique.

nice car
stole the bmw idrive system :XD:

^^ yah the MMI looks alot like the iDrive!!!

but it's used differently ;)




im glad they changed the design from the concept, that was FUGLY !!!!!


Audi's are all getting these new LED lights, they r sexy!
(Audi's answet to BMW's Angel eyes) :rolleyes:

From the front its looks like the Q7, but the back it's a different story.

Looks like VW Tourege and Infiniti EX from the side. It could've looked better from the front.
Looking at the front lights looks like they will use the R8 and A4 LED technique.

I agree! Looks exactly like a Touareg. It doesn't look that big to me, looks like a normal mid sized SUV

Looking good, Back side of an Infinity EX.

Love the rims.

not a fan of Audi!

at LA 2008:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/01_audi_q5_la_live_450op.jpg

more pics:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/la-2008-2009-audi-q5/

I don't like the shape.

I love it. Absolutely AMAZING. Audi never fails to manufacture a sexy car! :love:

I'd take this over an X3 ANY day! :D

everytime i see an Audi on the road i feel like singing:
"هالحلو اللي ماشي ولا على بالو..جنن قلبي تعب روحي و عيني" :p (arabic song)

This surely is a classic.

Very original..one of the best SUVs I have seen so far

maan, i love audi's :p <3

it looks really nice, AUDI has AMAZING front ends