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"  On-Sale Date: Now Base Price: $47,395  Competitors: Acura RDX, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC, Volvo XC60 Powertrain: turbocharged diesel 3.0-liter V-6, 240 hp, 428 lb-ft; eight-speed automatic, AWD EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 24/31 What&amp;#039;s New: The bones of Audi&amp;#039;s successful Q5 remain largely unchanged for 2014. The most significant additions are two new engines: the Q5 TDI and the high-performance SQ5. We&amp;#039;ll hop into the SQ5 later this month, but the diesel we drove uses the same powerplant as found in the A6, A7, A8, and Q7.  In addition to the new models, Audi has also made the Convenience package (Audi music interface, HomeLink, Bluetooth, driver-information system) standard on Premium models. Premium Plus models also have the option of Audi side assist, and an S Line Plus package (three-spoke steering wheel, sport seats, brushed-aluminum inlay) is available on all Q5 models. Tech Tidbit: Piezo-style fuel injectors are the go-to choice for diesel engines, thanks to their ability to handle high-pressure loads efficiently. The piezo injectors in Audi&amp;#039;s 3.0-liter diesel V-6 are injecting diesel at a staggering 29,000 psi. Audi upped the pressure from 23,000 psi in previous versions of the engine after learning through their TDI racing program that higher injection pressure resulted in higher power output\u2014with the added bonus of lower emissions.   Driving Character: The 3.0-liter TDI feels at home in the Q5. Torque is all but instant, and the little SUV whisks away from stops effortlessly. And with 428 lb-ft of torque available from 1750 rpm, the Audi will pull whether you&amp;#039;re on a hill, in a swamp\u2014wherever.  What&amp;#039;s also interesting is how irrelevant the downshift has become with this car. Even in tight, two-lane passing situations, you can dip your right foot deep into the accelerator without the transmission grabbing a lower gear because the torque is available in abundance across the entire powerband. We also find the Q5 TDI to be a better driving experience than one of its main oil-burning competitors, the Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 BlueTEC. The steering is more responsive, the brakes provide better feedback to the driver, and the Q5&amp;#039;s power advantage over the Benz&amp;#039;s 2.1-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel (which makes just 200 hp and 369 lb-ft) is always apparent.  Favorite Detail: Audi went a long way in reducing the weight of this TDI over its predecessor, shaving an impressive 55 pounds total. The crankcase (-14.3 pounds), crankshaft (-4.4 pounds), main bearing frame (-3.3 pounds), upper oil pan (-4.0 pounds), camshafts and camshaft covers (-3.3 pounds) have all been redesigned to make them lighter. The chain drive is less complex. Rather than using four belts, it now uses two, which means only two tensioners are needed to keep the motor running in sync, and that saves another 8.8 pounds. Driver&amp;#039;s Grievance: This is a short list. The Q5 could be a little more engaging to drive, but in the end it&amp;#039;s still a compact utility vehicle, so expectations are set according\u2014this is not an R8. Also, the Q5 is beginning to feel a bit dated in comparison with Audi&amp;#039;s more recent releases. Apart from a few small changes here and there, the Q5 is pretty much the same car that came out in 2009. Lastly, with so many great powertrains available in the Q5, how can one be expected to choose?  Bottom Line: Audi is going full force with its diesel offerings in North America (finally), and we couldn&amp;#039;t be happier. The mating of its turbocharged V-6 TDI with the already capable Q5 couldn&amp;#039;t be a more logical conclusion. With a 0-to-60 time of 6.5 seconds, the Q5 TDI is downright zippy, and as is customary with Audi&amp;#039;s other TDI models, it comes well-equipped from the start. Combine all of that with Audi&amp;#039;s famed all-wheel-drive quattro system and you have a front-runner for the top luxury compact utility vehicle, dated styling or not\u2014as long as you&amp;#039;re willing to pay the $9200 and $2100 premium, respectively, compared with the 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter gasoline engines. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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