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2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro Review

 Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro combines the performance of a six-cylinder fuel for a four-cylinder. The flexible interior offers plenty of space for recreation and family. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0 TFSI produces 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor that produces 40 kW (54 hp). This combination provides a system output of 180 kW (245 hp). The average consumption measured by the NEDC cycle is only 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 mpg U.S.). The permanent system quattro four-wheel drive and an agile chassis is an unbeatable technology package.

During the development process, focusing on the Audi a large proportion of the electrical conduit. The hybrid SUV sports market, covering about three kilometers (1.86 miles) with zero local emissions at a constant speed of 60 km / h (37.28 mph) and can operate up to 100 km / h (62, 14 mph ) electric power alone.

Quattro Audi Q5 Hybrid is the perfect vehicle for active lifestyles. It is efficient, dynamic, spacious, versatile and comfortable. It will be listed in the fourth quarter of 2011 at a starting price of 53,700 euros.


Proportions

The quattro Audi Q5 hybrid is 4.63 meters (15.19 feet) long and 1.90 meters (6.23 feet) wide, but only 1.63 m (5.35 feet) high, in their giving the sportiest proportions in its market category. Its drag coefficient of just 0.32 also represents a top figure in its class. The design is sleek and sculpted - typical for Audi is the brand leader in this field.

Exterior signs identifying quattro Audi Q5 hybrid are hybrid badges on the sides and rear, single-frame grill painted in gloss black, the color of the body exclusive of Arctic Silver, 19 inch wheels in a turbine design ten arms and chrome trim on the exhaust pipes.

The headlights are available with optional xenon bulbs and more LED daytime running lights, in which case the rear lights also use LEDs.

Rising lines dominate the side view. The elegant roof contour, crowned by a low-rise roof rails, accentuates the slim, coupe-like appearance of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro. The wraparound tailgate, like the engine hood is made of lightweight aluminum.

The wheelbase is 2.81 meters (9.22 feet) provides a spacious interior with generosity. The seats are ergonomic and versatile available. The angle of the rear seat is adjustable and can be laid flat very easily - it is enough to operate the release catches in the cargo area so you can fold the seats. This increases the load capacity ranging from 460 to 1480 liters (16.24 to 52.27 cubic feet). The lithium-ion battery is in a shock-proof underground, minimizing its impact on the volume of cargo.

Four Living Audi Q5 contains a high percentage of hybrid high-strength steel and high-performance components. These reduce weight and improve crash at the same time, rigidity and vibrational behavior. Front seat belt force limiters and airbags work together in a new and very intelligent.

All conductive components in the high voltage system are electrically isolated, ie there is no electrically conductive connection with the rest of the vehicle. Therefore, there is no risk of electrocution. The high-voltage hybrid Q5 Audi Quattro off automatically activating pre-tensioners and airbags.

Inside, the Q5 presents a hybrid variant of Audi's four clean, elegant design language. The cabin is oriented toward the driver, the control can be controlled with an intuitive ease. The new display concept, the power meter shows the driver of a total system on a scale of 0-100 percent. At the same time, a large MMI monitor displays the relevant structures.
 

The chassis also highlights the dynamic nature of quattro Audi Q5 hybrid. The ride height has been lowered by 25 mm (0.98 in) to reduce the resistance of conduct. The direct steering ratio closely links the driver to the road. The five-link front suspension and trapezoidal-link rear suspension are made substantially from aluminum, and the cycle of low-mounted electromechanical steering transmits the steering movements directly to the wheels. Large 17-inch brakes for powerful braking. Alloy wheels 19 inch 235/55 tires are standard, with wheels measuring up to 20 inches in diameter, available from Audi as an option.

Audi Hybrid SUV drives with sporty precision and unwavering stability is always to provide a comfortable ride. Change the conventional electric drive and is imperceptible. The ESP stability control system with new features that the competition can not match. For example, the ESP has a sensor that detects when the carrier is fitted and then knows that the Audi Q5 hybrid four has a higher center of gravity. This is significant, because the roof load of up to 75 kg (165.35 pounds). In this case, the ESP cuts in slightly earlier than the limits of handling are approached. This allows the system to apply a very dynamic basic characteristic.

Assistance from the standard Hill Descent makes driving safer downhill, keeping the speed below 30 km / h (18.64 mph). The ESP and ABS special functions assigned to off-road driving. The ESP emphasizes maximum traction in off-road conditions. The ABS automatically detects the surface conditions and selects the ideal control strategy for sand, gravel or pebbles.

Audi Sport is generously equipped SUV. Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, trip computer with color display, MMI navigation plus with the visualization of energy flow and the Audi sound system. Combined with Bluetooth phone line of cars, this version of the MMI navigation more hard drive and DVD player offers the ability to use images from Google Earth for navigation and the use of online services. An access point is Wi-Fi then is also available for mobile devices.

Optional digital radio reception, or an interface for your iPod or MP3 player with USB connection is fully integrated into the high-end sound system from Danish specialists Bang & Olufsen.


Support systems: full-size luxury category

On request, Audi quattro Audi Q5 hybrid equip with high-tech systems adopted by the size category, making driving an even more controlled, relaxing the matter. Audi parking system advanced uses a rearview camera to assist the driver in maneuvering Audi lane assist helps the driver maintain lane, and Audi side assist alerts the driver of potential hazards when changing lanes.

Other facilities also focus on the status quattro Audi Q5 hybrid as a performance model. These include convenience for key keyless entry, a large panoramic sunroof, three-zone automatic air conditioning, roller blinds for rear side windows and the Audi adaptive light dynamic cornering light system. The beam assistant automatically switches between high beam and low beam. The front seats are adjustable, heated and cooled electrically.

Exterior design

Every Audi is its dynamic character visually apparent at first glance. Audi Q5 hybrid quattro also the proportions of his sports car segment. It measures 4.63 meters (15.19 feet) long and 1.90 meters (6.23 feet) wide, but only 1.63 m (5.35 feet) high. The design of the body appears to be powerful, athletic and emotionally charged. With the Quattro Q5 Hybrid, Audi reiterates its leadership position in automotive design.

Audi Q5 quattro hybrid is characterized by visual features on the outside. The tailgate of the wheel arch and sill strips of aluminum door panel hybrid badge. The grille is painted gloss black and chrome exhaust trim function. The exclusive Arctic Silver Metallic paint is optional.

19-inch aluminum design feature of ten turbines, similar to the surface of turbine blades. The wheels are fitted with tires 235/55. Audi offers an optional wheel for 19 - and 20-inch diagonal, line buffer D is available in the Quattro GmbH.

Their cut slightly oblique, headlights give the Audi Q5 hybrid four in the face without a determination. The optional xenon plus are an elegant setting for daytime running lights, comprising 12 days each white LEDs. Xenon plus can also be combined with the adaptive light cornering light system.

As the front, the rear of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro strong expression, horizontal lines accentuate the impression of width. The bumper incorporates rear fog lamps, and the plate area is recessed in the tailgate. As the hood, tailgate shell is made of lightweight aluminum. Is very wide, like its bigger brother, the Audi Q7.

The undivided rear lamps are mounted on the large tailgate. Because they are not visible when the door is open, the Audi Quattro Q5 hybrid extra lights in the bumper. The main lamps have bulbs housed in separate chambers as standard; Audi uses light emitting diodes in the optional Xenon Plus headlights.

Body

Good design is always functional design - Four Audi Q5 Hybrid is a drag coefficient of just 0.32, the best in its class. This is due to the intense development of the body and chassis. Front surface of the performance SUV measures 2.65 m2 (28.52 m²).

The body is extremely light, tailgate and hood are aluminum. The rigid body includes hot-stamped steel in many places that combine low weight with high strength. Despite the generous standard equipment is hybrid Q5 quattro curb weight of 1910 kg (4210 pounds), the lightest hybrid SUV on the world market. All hybrid components add less than 130 kg (287 lb) more.

Ultra-precise welding and bonding

How the body is set up is also a question of accuracy. The areas that use conventional resistance welding now represent only 73 percent of the total - equivalent to about 5,000 weld points. To stimulate new forces, Audi use the link in some areas, as well as or instead of welding. A two-component adhesive are the link by 17 percent of cases, the adhesive joints to measure a total length of 83 meters (272 feet).

There are two in particular to develop technologies to come from the remaining 10 percent. Laser welding is the best way around the window sills and doors. Components of the visible part of the hatch water channels, such as zero-gap side of the roof, and are joined by high-technology welding. This area is a philosophy of uncompromising quality the most important joints Audi Epitomizing precision operation over the entire body.

The use of modern materials and assembly techniques is the basis of the rigidity of the body. It keeps the noise level on board low and opens an excellent management - which is the base for the tire noise low and sporty handling and precise.

Uncompromising: long-term quality

Long-term quality is again a top priority in the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid, consistent with the brand with the four rings. To protect against corrosion, all body cavities flooded with hot liquid wax. Audi is the only premium brand to implement this method.


Maximum security: the special features of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro

Like all Audi quattro Q5 Hybrid meets strict safety as the brand with the four rings requires all vehicles. A comprehensive safety package starts with the cell high-strength occupant and includes front airbags, side and head, the system integrated headrests in the seats, belt tensioners and a sophisticated system of sensors that start the necessary guarantees to the situation at hand.

Thanks to a large crumple zone, the Audi Q5 hybrid four meets all Japanese and European collisions with pedestrians. In type-Crash, which is associated with the guide against the barrier of 15 km / h (9.32 mph), and 40 percent overlap, crash boxes made of aluminum and is opposite to the side members of the damage the structure of the body. Coil can be moved back a little 'thanks to sliding supports. Small holes up to 4 km / h (mph 2.49) when maneuvering in parking lots do not leave dents in the aprons, and these parts can be replaced individually collisions at higher speeds.

Particular attention was paid to the specific needs of a hybrid concept. Audi Q5 hybrid quattro special protection mechanisms that are triggered in an emergency. All major components of the high voltage system is fully electrically isolated, ie there is no electrically conductive connection with the rest of the vehicle. This isolation ensures that there is no increased risk of electric shock. Moreover, the high-voltage components excited if airbags or seatbelt tensioners triggered.

Cargo area

The Hybrid SUV Audi Q5 quattro sports a dynamic, active clientele - it displays all the talents needed in a vehicle designed for sports, family and sport. Your buyers are people with high education who enjoy an active lifestyle. Quattro Audi Q5 hybrid customers to their cars as an expression of their individuality and importance therefore ideal for the design, sporty performance and attractive.

The boot is one of quattro Audi Q5 Hybrid is virtually forces. In its basic configuration, it already provides a substantial 460 liters (16.24 cubic feet) of cargo space that can be used very effectively. The floor is completely flat loading sill is only 665 millimeters (26.18 inches) high and is almost at ground level. Loading width is an impressive 105 centimeters (41.34 inches), even between the wheel arches, and loading length 93 centimeters (36.61 inches). Four golf bags can be easily arranged cross-wise, and the maximum payload is 580 kg heavier (1.279 pounds).

Luggage volume is 1480 liters advanced (52.27 cubic feet) (roof height loaded) and the effective length of 170 cm (66.93 in). Can be significantly increased once again, a convenient alternative to the folding front passenger seat, in particular, the kinematics of the backrest to fold down the front. Standard behind the couch, plus the boot makes even more variable. This can be pushed forward 10 cm (3.94 inches), and also includes a large load-through hatch. Under the back of a slightly narrower center seat (40:20:40) is designed to be folded separately. Strip standard stainless steel boot offers protection during loading and unloading.

The optional trailer hitch can be rotated out, and light emitting diodes to indicate whether it is properly locked into place. The range of accessories includes various means of transport bicycles, canoes, surfboards and ski on the ceiling.


Inside

Feeling like a typical response immediately when mounted on a new Audi. The quattro Audi Q5 Hybrid is no exception, its developers have created a bright interior, spacious and luxurious. It is elegant in appearance, quality of construction is the usual superb standard, intuitive and ease with which controls can be improved with numerous high tech features on the size of the class.

The seats of the driver and passenger are a good ergonomic posture and support your body perfectly. Standard seats can be adjusted in height, and their head restraints can be raised a large sum.

Audi offers the option of sport seats with manual angle adjustment, leg extended and electric four-way lumbar support - the latter feature can also be ordered separately. Otherwise, all electric seat adjustment is available to adjust the front / rear position, backrest angle and height. A memory function that remembers the preferred seat and exterior mirror positions is also available. With typical Audi thoroughness, the optional heated seats six settings.

Heated front seats offer the ultimate in luxurious comfort. Every file and base cushion has two small fans with six power settings. To prevent cooling of the occupant is not an additional feature that automatically shuts down if necessary. Comfort seats with air conditioning are covered in perforated leather.

A full range of design packages is available. These include upholstery fabric or leather Havana notes Milano and Fine Nappa for the standard seats, these come in a range of five colors. The sports seats are covered with fabric or leather Micron types of leather / Alcantara, Milano and Fine Nappa. Again, the customer has a choice of five colors.

Audi Q5 quattro hybrid colors and equipment, also has a sporty, elegant character. The interior of the car is visually harmonious in black, gray or beige. This philosophy creates a sense of inner light which highlights visual overlays. The standard version is in the platinum micro metal, a metal paint finish, or possibly aluminum or walnut wood-grained brown or ash almond beige. With fine brown ash wood version remains open pores and thus allow the natural structure of the material to be examined by the fingertips.

For individualists: S line sport package

S line sports package creates even more sporting individuality. In addition, wheels 19 inches or 20 inches and body colors Daytona Gray and Monza Silver Special, contains a series of distinctive individual details inside the car. Interior and headliner in black, and they choose black or silver stitching. Trim Sports seats - Cloth / leather, Alcantara / leather, Milano leather or nappa leather - features special embossing line S. These lists are available in matt aluminum (or piano lacquer optional). Sports leather steering wheel is decorated with a red and silver S line character, and the gear knob is trimmed in perforated leather.

The welfare of factors: ergonomics

The feeling of wellness within the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid created with support from the perfect ergonomics for the driver. The sport short shifter is positioned so that the hand of the driver that is intuitive, and the distances and angles of the steering wheel and pedals are perfectly adapted. The wheel has 60 millimeters (2.36 inches) away from the books and 44 millimeters (1.73 inches) of height adjustment, locking electric motor.

Standard multifunction leather sports steering wheel has four spokes, leather multifunction steering wheel three-spoke sports is available as an option. And 'small drum type, and the button controls the basic functions of the navigation system, radio system, car phone and voice dialogue system. These are elegantly framed with narrow chrome surrounds.

All functions of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro is centered on the person driving. The center console, which is subtly tilted to the left, consists of a unit with the instrument cluster. It is equipped with an innovative display concept that allows individual driving lessons States Hybrid Drive clear and concrete. The tachometer has been replaced by a "power" with a needle that indicates the total output of the system on a scale of 0 to 100 percent. Another scale is divided into colored segments whose green and orange section provides an overview of how the Q5 quattro hybrid running - with a greater share of electric energy or power internal combustion engine. An additional instrument displays the battery charge level.

At the same time, the display driver information display and a large standard MMI navigation plus show the use of space and power flows in a hybrid system for an elegant three-dimensional graphics. MMI monitor shows different consumption and recovery statistics are easy to understand bar charts.

Powerful and effective: automatic climate control

Four Audi Q5 Hybrid comes standard with automatic climate control with pollen and recirculation, air filter and the function that contains the position of the sun, how it works. Powerful fan circulates the air in large quantities. Typically for Audi, the innovative system is quiet, powerful and effective. And it is incredibly light.

The climate control system of the Audi Q5 quattro hybrid has also been adapted to the requirements of electrical conduit. C compressor has a high voltage electric drive. Application of controlled high-efficiency AC compressor ensures operation even when the internal combustion engine is closed. An electric heater will heat inside.

The deluxe automatic air conditioning has even more features - which regulates the temperature and air flow volume into three separate zones for driver, front passenger and rear passengers. A moisture sensor response reduces the risk of fogging window and separate outputs at the top of the dashboard, low indirect ventilation project.

The interior of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro is like a costume perfectly suited - it is airy but cut to fit perfectly. Statistics show how spacious it is: elbow room 1527 mm (60.12 inch) front and 1494 mm (58.82 inches) at the rear. Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro also has an unusual amount of front headroom - 1,043 mm (41.06 inches).

Even tall passengers will find a large spacious rear compartment. The sport seats offer a level of comfort to the head, elbow and knee, foot space under the front seats. The standard angle of the seatback can be adjusted between 24 and 30 degrees. The cuts of the door along the door opening angle and lower thresholds to maximize ease of access to the rear of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro. Holders of the doors can even accommodate large 1.5 liters (50.72 fl oz) bottles. A center armrest provides comfortable arm support, and networks are optional for the front seatbacks.

Versatile: the rear seat and

A useful feature is standard on the most rear seat bench split ratio of 40:60 can be slid forward or backward independently 100 mm (3.94 inches). The center armrest has two pull-out cupholders. Other extras are manual blinds for side windows - a feature particularly appreciated by children when out and about in the summer.

There are many convenient features on the front, too. The door pockets are large and have supports that are also suitable for large bottles. Then there are two more cupholders in the center console. One is a hot item such as a cup holder. An electronically controlled Peltier - a principle-electric converter similar to that found in a portable cooler - works in tandem with a fan. At the touch of a button, it cools or heats the heat inside the cup through a series of 3 to 58 degrees Celsius (37.4 to 136.4 ° F). A small sample is used as a visual reminder to the user when the cup holder is hot.

The front center armrest is a particularly comfortable option - can be adjusted in length by 6.5 centimeters (2.56 inches) and four different heights. The unit features a soft foam exterior and is particularly important because of the absence of a handbrake, but instead is the electromechanical parking brake.

Engines and transmissions

The 2.0 TFSI quattro Audi Q5 hybrid has a displacement of 1,984 cc. Its output is 155 kW (211 hp) with maximum torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb ft) available constantly from 1500 to 4200 rpm. The four-cylinder engine combines direct injection with turbocharging - typical of the Audi philosophy of downsizing, which replaces the induction of forced displacement. Audi valvelift system (AVS) further increases the power, torque and efficiency, changing the exhaust valve race between two phases according to the load and rpm.

The 2.0 TFSI has been redesigned in some respects, for use in the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid. The training of auxiliary unit has been abandoned, and the crankshaft bearing and tuning of the turbocharger are adapted to specific requirements.

A system of secondary air to the cylinder head ensures that the treatment of exhaust gases in the courts very quickly. Integrated into the engine control unit, the manager monitors the change effective hybrid and a smooth transition between operating modes, and has been developed entirely by Audi only.

Optimal interaction between the combustion engine and electric engine results briefly outside the system peak of 180 kW (245 hp) and maximum torque of 480 nm system (354.03 lbs-ft).

Powertrain

Highly modified eight-speed Tiptronic transmission is power without the aid of a torque converter. His place is taken by the electric motor in a disk, combined with the operation of the multi-plate clutch in oil bath - it engages and disengages the electric motor and the TFSI. Uncoupler innovative works with great precision, quickly and easily in any situation.

Very nice and fast hybrid gears in motion contributes significantly to the efficiency of the Audi Q5 hybrid four - eight gears are far apart. When the 2.0 TFSI has been turned off, electric pump to maintain hydraulic oil pressure to ensure a comfortable start-stop function.

Power electronics and electric motor

Power electronics, connected to the battery and electric motor power lines, is in the full engine compartment. In the form of a pulse-controlled inverter, power electronics is used between the battery controller, published in Washington, DC, and the electric motor, powered by alternating current.

Innovative technologies to maintain the volume and weight of low-power electronics, with cooling provided by a separate low temperature circuit filled with water. The component includes a DC / DC converter that couples the electrical consumers in the electrical system 12 V high voltage network.

Permanent magnet synchronous machine is an electric motor, starter, and - during deceleration - as a generator. Produces up to 40 kW (54 hp) and 210 Nm (154.89 lb ft) of torque. The electric motor is integrated in the cooling circuit of the engine.

Battery

A system of lithium-ion battery, which weighs only 36.7 kg (80.91 pounds), is used to store energy for the hybrid electric motor quattro Audi Q5. The compact unit with 26 liters (6.87 liters) is located in an area of ​​crash safety in the cargo floor, with hardly any intrusion into the cargo area. The battery consists of 72 cells. A 266 volts, nominal power is 1.3 kWh and its output of 39 kilowatts.

Lithium ion is cooled by air in two ways, as needed. Low temperature load, it pulls the air in spite of hardened fan. If the temperature exceeds a certain limit, a separate coolant circuit is activated. E 'connected to the main condition of the vehicle and using a separate steam generator.

This active cooling quattro Audi Q5 distinguishes solid hybrid of many hybrid vehicles, and is an essential contribution to the high availability of the hybrid electric system.

U.S.

Commission's parallel hybrid system, the Audi Q5 hybrid can travel four to five different modes of operation. Guide internal combustion engine alone, the ESA alone or in hybrid mode, it is possible, as well as recovery and expansion.

When it stops, for example, before or at a red light, the two sources of the unit are disabled. In this practice, how to start and stop the temperature control system remains active. Once the driver releases the brake, the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro starts rolling.

The driver can switch between the three programs using a button on the center console or gear selector. EV characteristic short prioritize the electric drive of the city, the D-mode control two motors for optimal consumption, and S-mode portal and touch tiptronic is designed for sporty driving style.

When the driver accelerates strongly combustion engine functions as an energy source to drive. The electric motor is then activated by an operating strategy to achieve maximum efficiency and consumption. The rapid acceleration, or "force", the electric motor works with TFSI, with plenty of fuel in the S mode and overall system performance of 180 kW (245 hp) maps are available. The hybrid propulsion with its 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft) of torque while providing the propulsion of a large naturally aspirated engine, but with much greater efficiency.

When the driver releases the accelerator, the electric motor acts as a generator and recovers energy. In most situations, the TFSI is then decoupled from the transmission system so as not to cause loss of traction. The power recovered by the electric motor, stopping here and is buffered to the lithium-ion batteries. If the driver brakes a little, the electric motor provides the slowdown in other more aggressive braking, the hydraulic brake system is activated simultaneously. The reinforcement is also powered by an electric pump vacuum. A complex rule-based strategy can be adapted to the driving brake and the recovery of electrical energy.

The highly efficient 2.0 TFSI is working with the electric motor to combine the performance of a six-cylinder fuel for a four-cylinder. Sprint 100 km / h (62.14 mph) takes just 7.1 seconds. The maximum speed is 225 km / h (139.81 mph). Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro is also extremely efficient, consuming only 6.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (34.09 U.S. mpg) in the NEDC standard, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 159 g / km (255.89 g / mile).

If operated by the intelligent control system or master at a constant speed of 60 km / h (37.28 mph), Audi Q5 hybrid drive quattro on three kilometers (1.86 miles) on electricity alone, which means a local zero emissions. This value is not the only point of reference defined in the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid. The top speed of 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in pure electric mode is unmatched by the competition.

Chassis

Audi Q5 quattro hybrid uses its power to the road via quattro permanent four-wheel drive system motor. The improved traction, the dynamics of road safety and directional stability it provides are proverbial Audi "Vorsprung durch Technik".

Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro sport model in the hybrid SUV segment - redefines the reference frame. It combines precision and dynamism with a high degree of stability and comfort. The suspension mountings, steering, wheels and brakes have been developed for maximum performance and wide use of aluminum reduces unsprung weight to a minimum.

Five-link front suspension, with a lot of track 1625 mm (63.98 in), is a big factor in the dynamic character of the Audi Q5 hybrid four. Because the development engineers moved forward the difference between the transmission and the clutch further back, the tree can be placed away from the front. This configuration allows excellent weight distribution front and rear.

Lightweight aluminum - a material whose use of the Audi has an unparalleled level of experience - is used in many areas. For example, the largest and most complex component platform, engine and axle front subframe is aluminum. Rigidly bolted to the frame forward, is part of the body, and its high stiffness immediately transmits steering forces.

Lightweight construction: aluminum links

Aluminum is also used in the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid bearing assembly that connects the upper suspension arms control with the body and the pivot bearing. The front suspension consists of five links per wheel - one supporting link and one control arm down and arms control at the top. The fifth part is the rod that connects the steering with electro pivot bearing.

All suspension control arms are forged aluminum parts, ensuring low unsprung weight and location of the wheel extremely accurate. The stabilizer bar is made of high strength pipe, a design that also saves weight.

The five-link front suspension handles longitudinal and lateral forces separately when the car is moving. In the lateral direction, the bearings are stiff, increasing the accuracy and sports high-speed cornering.

Longitudinally, however, have an elastic, soft answer, which combines the dynamism of the sports sedan and the comfort of a full-size car.

The rear axle of the Audi Quattro Q5 hybrid, with its track of 1,620 mm (63.78 inches), is inspired by the self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension configuration lines A8 and A6 model. It combines excellent handling and ride comfort in a compact package. The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro offers great benefits for sport and leisure: the lip and floor loading are low and the ground is flat.

The unsprung masses have been re-minimized in the rear. The two trapezoidal links are pieces of hot aluminum cured carriers are cast aluminum wheels to relax. The upper transverse links and track rods are aluminum forgings. The stabilizer bar, designed as a tube as the front axle, also combines low weight with high rigidity.

Separate springs and shock absorbers

The springs are supported directly on the wheel carriers - an event that has increased ride comfort to luxury car level and improve the dynamics of the standard way for a sports sedan. The separate springs and dampers also improve the response, the special rubber formulations in the axle mounts to improve the comfort increase. The new rear suspension kinematics keep brake dive tightly controlled, and thereby add to the sporty car, the dynamic call.

Worthy of a sports sedan: the pilot

A unit is the electromechanical steering system with a small motor to generate electricity. The system operates with high efficiency, and non-energy consumption in the straights. This low energy consumption efficiency improvement quattro Audi Q5 hybrid of 0.2 liters per 100 km.

The Audi Q5 comes standard quattro hybrid with Servotronic. Configured as a power steering with speed-dependent, requiring little effort from the driver to maneuver into a parking space with servo driven high. At higher speeds to cut back the level of momentum for an answer very quiet on the road.

The range of wheels also underline the dynamic character of the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid. Audi sells new hybrid SUV equipped with alloy wheels style in two important dimensions - 19 to 20 inches. Measuring 19 inches and shod with 235/55 tires, even the standard wheels, a lightweight cast wheels, suggests the powerful performance of the Audi Q5 quattro hybrid hybrid disc. Audi offers winter tires of 17 inches and 20 inches.

Large, powerful brakes

The large wheels brakes quattro Audi Q5 hybrid are easily hidden brake until the tasks they may face. The four discs - measuring 345 millimeters (13.58 inches) in diameter at the front and 330 millimeters (12.99 inches) at the rear - are evacuated.

The high performance brake pads to achieve high coefficients of friction and stability are only slightly sensitive to fading even under extreme loads. The ventilated front discs are not the conventional cooling ducts. Instead, the two halves of the disk with hundreds of small metal cubes that are able to disperse a large quantity of hot air very quickly.

Brake calipers in conjunction with the design concept is based on a floating calipers. Areas that require load resistance is made high-strength ductile cast iron. Housing piston aluminum dissipates heat very efficiently. Despite their low weight, calipers show a very high stiffness.

All brake pads and the cover plates particularly lightweight aluminum - direct benefit from sports management, reducing unsprung weight. Calipers and wheel design also benefits the customer in a very concrete: the mechanic can measure the residual thickness of the brake pads when the car is raised for the service, without the need to remove the wheels.

ESP stability control system also emphasizes the Audi Q5 hybrid four sportsmanship. It works in a completely new type of high-precision hydraulic valves that manage the pressure build-up of a specific resolution. It works without any impulse to shake all too familiar, or obvious.

The identification of the roof rack is a novel extra feature. ESP detected by a sensor on the tracks if the ceiling of the members of the Red Cross comes with the car mount, and therefore, if the center of the quattro Audi Q5 hybrid rose gravity. If so, modify its control strategy to reduce early about the limits of handling.

Support Systems

Innovative support systems taken directly from the luxury class make driving less stressful. These systems help the driver to change lanes and stay on track and help with parking.

Intelligent assistance systems are the latest trend in the field of active safety - and the brand with the four rings will lead from the front of this development.

A look at the back of the remote control: the Audi side assist

Audi side assist uses intelligent radar technology to signal danger when changing lanes. Two radar sensors for the rear bumper, which acts as a frequency of 24 Gigahertz, scan the area next to and behind the four Audi Q5 hybrid, up to 50 meters (164 feet) from the machine. High-speed control unit analyzes the raw data.

If another vehicle is moving at a similar rate in the critical range, or is rapidly approaching the rear, a yellow LED display in the housing rights of the door mirrors or left. Its configuration is deliberately "subliminal." In other words, it is only visible when the driver looks directly at the mirror, it is imperceptible when the driver looks straight ahead.

The LED flashes rapidly and shine around a second case, despite the warning screen, the driver of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro signals a lane change. The flash is almost impossible to overlook, because the human eye is extremely sensitive to changes in contrast in peripheral vision. Audi analyzed the effect of the screen in detail in the full series of tests involving drivers with a variety of backgrounds and ages.

The appearance of the screen is such that in practice is only visible to the driver. It should not be visible to vehicles following behind, to meet certification requirements, and should not be visible for the front passenger, for psychological reasons. The brightness of the display adjusts to ambient light conditions and can be adjusted from the MMI terminal. The Audi side assist system can be disabled with a switch located near the exterior mirror.

Maintain pitch: Audi lane assist

Other supplements technology portfolio assistance systems Audi Q5 hybrid quattro - Audi lane assist. It alerts the driver before an unintended lane change. A small camera above the rearview mirror monitors the road in front of the car in a field of view of 60 meters (195.85 feet) long and about 40 degrees. A high-speed computer share the same housing detects road markings.

If the driver approaches one of these lines without notice, Audi lane to warn them of the steering wheel, causing the engine to vibrate through one of its surfaces, the intensity of vibration can be set at three different stages through the MMI. The timing of the report can also be set to three different levels - before the wheels have also reached the lines, not just through them, or according to the interpretation of the adaptive system. Audi lane assist can also be disabled. The display will show whether it was activated, but not able to give warnings, for example, if the lines are too difficult to detect.

Audi offers three parking assist systems, the area of ​​equipment of the Audi Q5 hybrid four. Classic version of the system, parking assist, rear headroom beep. The parking system plus version, screens are added to the front and rear, with a total of eight ultrasonic sensors in the bumper.

Maximum comfort and security offered by the parking system advanced, which includes a rearview camera. Incorporated into the tailgate, this camera extremely sensitive to light gives a fisheye lens offers a generous 130-degree view of the area behind the car. Its rectified images are displayed on the big screen edge.

The display includes various guide lines and zones to help the driver position the vehicle correctly in reverse. Investing in a parking area at right angles to the direction of travel - the standard way - they are orange lines to indicate the way forward for the vehicle. To parallel park, shaded in blue indicate the space needed for the hybrid quattro Audi Q5. They show whether the difference is quite large, red and blue lines to help management and countersteering process.


Multimedia Systems

The area of ​​multimedia, in which on-line services, information, entertainment, navigation and telephony, all together, it is an interesting field of current and future technology. Once again, the Audi Q5 hybrid four set new standards in its segment - that will debut very different technologies.

An excellent solution: the MMI operating system

Four Audi Q5 Hybrid is standard on the driver's information system and the MMI navigation plus the seven-inch screen. Both systems use an elegant, seemingly three-dimensional graphic display systems and the use of a hybrid system of electric currents. MMI monitor shows different consumption and recovery statistics are easy to understand bar charts.

The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro comes with most of the last generation of the MMI navigation. It has a 20 GB hard drive for media files, menus can be selected through an assistant for the state of the art and album titles are displayed with the cover. An external device like a cell phone or MP3 player can be connected via Bluetooth, and voice input includes the names of the streets of the city with a single command. The MRI system is also standard on Audi.

The line of Bluetooth car phone option allows you to connect to the Internet. UMTS model connects to the special services of Google and the World Wide Web, bringing the latest news and weather information in the car.

Drivers can plan their travel routes at home, save the data area of ​​a www.audi.com website and download the navigation information for UMTS at the beginning of the journey. Through high-speed connection to download a hybrid SUV, three-dimensional satellite images and aerial photos of Google Earth. These appear in a bird's eye view of the monitor, a computer sucks.

Another feature high-end WLAN hotspot, allowing up to eight devices to connect to the Internet. Communication through the roof antenna, the connection is very stable and excellent signal quality. Thank you to a special graduation process, UMTS data transfer occurs at speeds up to 7.2 MB per second. WPA-2 follows the standard - a very safe method.

The use of WLAN hotspot is as easy as can be - the driver only needs to insert a data-enabled SIM. At the same time, the driver can match a cell phone with the system via Bluetooth, the phone has a SIM access profile. The mobile phone contract with a choice of data is sufficient in most cases, with the result that no additional charges or separate contracts are required.

Perfect sound: digital radio reception

Another highlight is the option of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) reception. As for dynamics, clarity and spatial impression, the digital signals broadcast almost the entire area in Germany, England and many other countries, slightly better than the standard analog. DAB tuners use a computer to process the signal and the simultaneous processing of information for the text of radio.

One of the two tuners receives the selected station while the other searches for other stations in the background. Even the relatively weak signals are silent, because the dual tuner can combine the two quattro Audi Q5 hybrid antennas in a single directional antenna. With the optional Audi music interface, which is used to connect external storage devices, Audi also offers the ability to play music through the speakers directly from external storage media.

Wellness for the ears: the Bang & Olufsen sound system

The best sound system Audi Bang & Olufsen - the epitome of pure audio enjoyment. A wide range of subtly differentiated frequency resolution brightness, bright spatial impression very detailed and accurate - this system by Wizards of the Danes, approved by the A8 luxury sedan, is the highest level.

Two brands Audi and Bang & Olufsen have joined forces in seeking the same objectives. Ultramodern, erase operation, technoid sophisticated design and uncompromising quality are a matter of honor for both sides. Like Audi, Bang & Olufsen is holding a lot of experience in the use of aluminum - a Danish company to use this material covers the speaker.

The key element of Bang & Olufsen audio system is an amplifier with an output of 505 watts. That processes the signals according to a specific algorithm around, allowing the occupant of every seat to enjoy the exquisite quality audio system. The system analyzes the noise level inside the Audi Q5 quattro hybrid with a microphone and makes selective adjustments to its output signals in specific frequency ranges.

The ten-channel amplifier active control with 14 speakers. There are two three-way in front and two rear speakers in each door. The choreography is complemented by a center speaker in the dashboard, a subwoofer in the cargo floor and two surround speakers.

Equipment

Four Audi Q5 Hybrid is a versatile, full-size SUV in terms of equipment and finish, too. All versions are equipped with features such as factory luxury automatic climate control, the MMI navigation plus and daytime running lights. Audi also offers a wide range of equipment, some of which have been adopted directly from the luxury class. Individuals is a wide range of design packages to choose from.

Audi Q5 hybrid four have a wide range of technological systems. Between these two front airbags on both sides of the principle of adaptive functioning, which offers a very high potential for protection, two front side airbags and two head airbags that are spread throughout the length and windows. All seats have three-point seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters for the front restraint, and can be adjusted in height. Tamponade, an integral head restraints averts the risk of whiplash.

The integration of the hybrid requires special protection measures. All conductive components in the high voltage system are electrically isolated, ie there is no electrically conductive connection with the rest of the vehicle. In addition, the high-voltage hybrid quattro Audi Q5 is turned off automatically during the activation of airbags or belt tensioners.

When it comes to comfort, the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro is equipped with a variety of nice features. This includes standard features such as adjustable mirrors, four electric windows, central locking with remote control and height adjustable front seats. The electromechanical parking brake for added convenience when parking or leaving.

19-inch light alloy wheels emphasize the Audi Q5 hybrid sport four appeals. Roof rails and backrest can be tilted to provide a further change in the transport of sports equipment and luggage.

Details for: S-line sports package from quattro GmbH

S Line Sport Package is sinking into the black in a cool, inlaid with aluminum or matte black piano finish with subtle contrasts. The sports seats are covered with cloth / leather or a combination of perforated leather and Alcantara. The steering wheel, gear lever gaiter and floor mats have a special design. Cast aluminum 19 - or 20-inch wheels further enhance the sporting appearance of the Audi Q5 quattro hybrid.

The interior is only one of the main strengths of the four hybrid Q5. Audi offers seven design packages, which take more finesse into the interior. They combine various upholstery fabrics - Havana fabric, micro fabric, leather / Alcantara combination, Milano leather and nappa leather - standard and sports seats, and a series of inlays. Aluminum panels, leather interior lighting package, and package a full range of options.

Audi has developed a wide range of intelligent solutions for clients who are active sport in their spare time. The standard sliding seat and back seat with a great support through the hatch, which increases the size of the cargo area. The option list includes an electric trap, a ski bag, a trailer hitch and tilting the front passenger seat with folding backrest.

Perfect view after dark: the lighting system adaptive light cornering

When the lighting is concerned, the Audi offers a xenon plus, adaptive light cornering light system, light and rain sensor and a new High-beam assistant. There is also a wide range of passive safety equipment, including side airbags for the outer rear seats, alarm, and supports for the seat ISOFIX front passenger airbags along with the street.

Seat comfort can be improved even more luxury in different technologies. For more information on travel, heating, electrically adjustable front seats and pleasure - with a memory function if desired - are also available as an air-conditioned comfort seats, sport seats and automatic air and heating. Audi can also supply electric lumbar support, armrest front and outer rear heated seats.

Help ensure a temperate climate perfectly onboard equipment quattro Audi Q5 hybrid options such as the three zones of automatic air conditioning and panoramic glass roof. The latter consists of two main sections through the roof. The front half slides back over the rear half at the touch of a button. A wind deflector keeps the wind noise to a minimum and peak power roller is adjusted.

Other features of comfort and convenience of four Audi Q5 hybrid includes cruise control, a key advantage, and garage door opener, automatic dimming rearview mirror, climate-controlled cup holders, two multifunction steering wheel - with optional shift paddles - and three parking systems.

Sheer high-tech: support systems and infotainment

Support systems have a peak high-tech character. This is the parking system with rearview camera, advanced, as a warning system Audi lane assist and Audi side assist, which warns you if it is dangerous to change lanes.

Audi Q5 comes four hybrid system components for the unusually strong field of communications and infotainment, by sending in the lead in the SUV segment. Sound level, you start the Audi sound system, and also extends to high-end audio system from Bang & Olufsen. Features such as Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) reception and the Audi music interface for complete integration of the complete program for your iPod.

Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro also sets new standards for multimedia performances. MMI Navigation plus works with a large hard drive and two memory chips at high speed and large high resolution screen can show the landscape as a topographic relief. Combined with the line of Bluetooth car phone, he brings the Internet to the car.

UMTS model connects to the special services of Google and the World Wide Web, bringing the latest news and weather information in the vehicle.

Thank you to the generous standard equipment and full range of options, the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro offers everything needed for an active lifestyle. It is very effective, dynamic, spacious, versatile and comfortable. It will be listed in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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