2009 Audi Q5

It's not a shock to see Audi jump into the suddenly crowded compact luxury SUV market. The Q5 will hit the U.S. early next year, and the company says it will be priced in the same range as the competition listed above. Specs show that the Q5 will be taller than — but almost exactly the same length as — the EX35, and about the same overall height as a BMW X3, but longer. To us, that means it will have a useful cargo area, unlike the Infiniti. In the looks department, the Q5 is far from cutting-edge, though the LED taillights are quite something.There won't be any trim levels at launch, just one engine, one drivetrain, one transmission — no choices. Still, Audi's 3.2-liter six-cylinder is a terrific power plant, and most buyers in this segment are looking for all-wheel drive, which the Q5 has.The Q5 adds an aluminum hood and tailgate to lower weight, which both helps with performance and makes it easier to open and close them. Audi's multimedia interface is standard, and there are a ton of high-tech options, including a Bang & Olufsen sound system, heated and cooled cupholders, a power tailgate and a navigation system with real-time traffic.

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