Rocky-in-Connecticut

...but did not test drive. I wanted to get an idea of the interior and size of the Q5 -which in this particular case was a Premium Plus model.

The Q5 in real life was surprisingly low to the ground and very wide. The interior quality fit and finish was very very good. My wife and I liked the cargo space area but the rear seats would be a tight fit for adults. My wife liked the Premium Plus' upgraded center console with controls. The panorama sunroof was a huge hit. My wife liked the sleek rails on top and I told her about the sensors built into them- since we like to haul mountain bikes this would be a good idea.

The Q5 seems like a tight package. But the 3.2L for me is a deal-killer. Audi would have had a sell on the books right then and there TODAY if only the 3.0L TDI was here, but evidently I guess they feel the 3.2L will be good enough for now. BTW, New Country Audi was really hopping today.

PanzerWagon

what are the sensors in the roof?

Rocky-in-Connecticut

the rails detect the load on the roof and adjust the ESP

HoustonA5

I don't think two or even three mountain bikes are going to shift the load of the Q5 enough to justify severe ESP compensation. Not enough weight.

Rakete

waiting for it to arrive.

nirad

In fact, it's pretty zippy and extremely smooth. Mileage is only passable around town, but my guess is you could do much better than the claimed 23mpg highway in real world driving.

Schlampenschlepper

ESP is adjusted if you install the cross bars. It is not dependent on weight.

kceesarS5

'My wife and I liked the cargo space area but the rear seats would be a tight fit for adults'. From the website, the rear seats slide fore and aft. Did you check out that adjustment?

DD (CA)

if they would tell me wife not to plow the bikes into the mall underground parking, this would be practical use of rail sensor tech.

PanzerWagon

just because you have load bars on seems a bit much.