2017 Q5 2.0T or 3.0
09-29-2016, 04:42 AM
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09-29-2016, 08:53 AM
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Yeah, some of the Q3s have that look...wasn't sure if I cared for it when I saw it at the dealer two weeks ago.
09-29-2016, 09:09 AM
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With the Q3 (and I think the new A3), it looks stranger to me because it's almost like they tried to connect the grille to the headlights. With the Q5 I'm still not a particular fan, but it's just a "thick border" as opposed to something "reaching out".
10-02-2016, 10:50 AM
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The 2017 Q5 3.0T still comes with the 272HP version instead of the 333HP version now in the A6. The SQ5 is 354HP so unless you plan to tune the Q5 the SQ has significantly more power if that's important to you. SQ is obviously my choice but it's still up to you. Don't know the condition of the SQ if it was cared for like mine it is like brand new but you still may not want to go the used route. GL.
I was thinking about going with the 3.0T Premium Plus with the 20 inch 5 arm design wheels. I really like the 21" 5-double-spoke star design High-Gloss wheels, but I'd be forced to get the S line competition plus package. Was also going to get the Sport Interior package since I really want the Drive Select feature. Is the Technology Package really worth the +$4K price tag. Nice bells and whistles, but didn't seem like things I'd really need. Appreciate any feedback from folks that have this the Tech package. What features of the Tech Package do readers feel justify the +$4K price tag. Thanks.
10-03-2016, 07:12 PM
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So I had chance to drive a 2016 3.0T and a 2014 SQ5. The SQ5 was a beast. The Drive Select mode set to Dynamic was a blast to drive. The 3.0T was also noticeably different than the 2.0T I test drove a week before. As much as I'd like to get a SQ5, a brand new one is a little more than I'd like to spend, so I'd have to go CPO. I think I'm leaning towards the 3.0T after driving it. It seemed to handle as well as the 2.0T, and the power came on smoother in my IMO.
I was thinking about going with the 3.0T Premium Plus with the 20 inch 5 arm design wheels. I really like the 21" 5-double-spoke star design High-Gloss wheels, but I'd be forced to get the S line competition plus package. Was also going to get the Sport Interior package since I really want the Drive Select feature. Is the Technology Package really worth the +$4K price tag. Nice bells and whistles, but didn't seem like things I'd really need. Appreciate any feedback from folks that have this the Tech package. What features of the Tech Package do readers feel justify the +$4K price tag. Thanks.
I was thinking about going with the 3.0T Premium Plus with the 20 inch 5 arm design wheels. I really like the 21" 5-double-spoke star design High-Gloss wheels, but I'd be forced to get the S line competition plus package. Was also going to get the Sport Interior package since I really want the Drive Select feature. Is the Technology Package really worth the +$4K price tag. Nice bells and whistles, but didn't seem like things I'd really need. Appreciate any feedback from folks that have this the Tech package. What features of the Tech Package do readers feel justify the +$4K price tag. Thanks.