If you want a car which certainly looks ‘the part’, then you won’t get much better than the Audi Q5. This stylish vehicle is absolutely stunning. People are going to be turning their eyes everywhere you go…and that is before you even start to think about the wealth of features that Audi has managed to put into it. The Audi Q5 0-60 comes in at a slightly cool 5.8 seconds, with the quarter mile coming in at a shade under 14 seconds dependent on conditions. Basically; the acceleration on this thing, for a road car, is pretty decent. This is all down to the addition of the 3.0 TDI 286 engine packed into it. It can pack a real punch at 282bhp. The base model of the car comes equipped with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and it always seems to get it ‘right’. This creates the ultimate smooth driving experience.
As with most Audi cars, the Audi Q5 is available with two different engine types. While many people do not opt for it, without a doubt the best engine for this vehicle is the diesel option, although that only has a seven-speed gearbox. It does create an even smoother driving experience, and it is nowhere near as loud as you may think. No matter what version of the Q5 you are purchasing, you are going to have an adjustable driver’s seat (height), and that is fantastic. It means that you can really set the way you want to sit in the vehicle. If you want some upgrades, then you can get some sports seats which have a fantastic ‘grip’ for those who will be traveling at high speeds for long periods of time. As with most Audi vehicles nowadays, the Audi Q5 has electronic instrument dials built into it, and boy are they going to be easy to read. In fact, the whole dashboard, even if you ignore the electronic instrument dials, is incredibly well-built and looks fantastic. Everything is just so well-built. Interestingly; you are not going to need to pay for an upgrade if you want leather seats in your vehicle. Even if you purchase the base model of the car, you will be able to enjoy part leather seats which are incredibly comfortable to sit on. The Audi Q5 is Audi’s answer to the GLC-Class from Mercedes Benz and the X3 from BMW, and in a lot of ways, it is the better vehicle, mainly if you are looking for the all-wheel drive. You have plenty of space inside, and the acceleration is so smooth it will make you cry. This is a fantastic car.
Luggage space: The VW Passat Wagon has over 1700-litres of space ready to use when the seats fold flat - and still remains a very generous and handy space for when the back seats are upright. On top of this, the Passat Wagon has a number of storage compartments tucked around the cabin - including an umbrella compartment with drainage in the driver’s door and even a roof compartment. Roof rails also come as a standard fitting - so that Christmas trees can go on the roof if needed (hint: put the trunk end facing forward to stop the branches getting damaged in transit and to reduce drag). Adjustable driving position: Yes, the Volkswagen Passat Wagon has a driver’s seat that is electronically adjustable six or more ways, and the headrests are also height adjustable. Coolness factor: The brand new Volkswagen Passat Wagon has classy styling, as you would expect from any well-built German car.
The colour range available for the Passat Wagon range seems to be inspired by natural materials, with metallic and pearlescent paint forming the mainstay of the choices. The chrome trim on the Passat’s exterior contrasts nicely with the pearlescent black paint, and blends well with the various silvery options. The overall stance of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon is angular and dynamic, with a slight hint towards the toughness of an SUV in its lines. On the inside, the coolness continues with a CD and MP3-compatible sound system boasting eight speakers and a touch-screen display. Dual zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, and three auxiliary jacks around the cabin make it a high-end, high-tech wagon. On the safety front, the Volkswagen Passat Wagon has no less than eight airbags as part of its passive safety system, and these back up the tough body cell compartment that is cushioned by the carefully-designed crumple zones.
