New owner - 68 Q5

[Shytot]

Hi All,

4 weeks into a 68 reg Q5 TFSi Sport, Manhatton Grey with Technology Pack.

I've been driving Touaregs for the last 12 years - starting with 2.5 diesel and moving on to 2x 3l diesels (both Audi power units).

I'm not sold on the latest Touareg and also felt that moving to a smaller petrol engine might keep me of the government hit list for a bit longer. I have had A4 Avants in the past and my last petrol engine was a 320i when they still had 6 cylinders.

I fancied the Q5 because of the technology pack and ( maybe surprising to some) the decent driver technology at least compared to my previous Touareg.

So far the Q5 has been very impressive - it is more firm (in auto drive select mode) than the Touareg and is a little lower and slightly smaller. The 2l  petrol is very impressive and more economical than the 3l V6 and at least for now is 2/ 3 p per litre cheaper. It also feels more sporty - ideal for me but maybe not for 4 or 5 up on a road trip!

Anyway, I'm very happy and I have already had a few 3rd party tweaks - re-enabled satellite maps, traffic camera alerts, sign recognition and active lane assist - all working fine and all simple SW updates. I am also on the waiting list for a wireless Android Auto dongle - it's a shame AA doesn't display on the virtual cockpit.

I still have 6 months on Audi Connect and may need to reconsider some options then but for now, very happy to be driving an Audi and looking forward to contributing.

 

 

[Steve Q]

Welcome to the forum, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 sounds a lovely motor and glad you're pleased with it 🙂 

cheers

Steve