spijun

Maybe you should try a test Q5 with ADS (adaptive damping suspension). The difference is noticeable

I do not understand why on the U.S. market does not exist A6 allroad

Q5 Bob

Wagons do not sell very well in the U.S. It's a shame as they look good, handle like a car and are practical. Maybe wagon sales will improve here some day.

cimag

We have a 2014 Q5 3.0 TFSI and a 2013 Allroad. The 2.0 TFSI engine of the allroad is great but it needs to be reved up to get any sporty, the 3 liter of the Q5, however, pushes from bottom like an electric engine. From a comfort point of view, our Q5 has ADS, and in comfort setting is more comfortable than the Allroad. I like the looks of the Allroad better, and no big difference in the interior. If there was a 3.0 Allroad or a S4 wagon, I'd probably have one of those instead of the Q5. I see the Allroad overpriced compared to the Q5, but you can probably get a great discount on the Allroad since lots seem to be packed with them, at least here in Colorado.

Xenonista

The Q5 is shorter, but the interior is taller and seating positions more upright (more ergonomically correct), so the rear seats protrude less into the cargo area, and the front seats less into the rear space. The result is a more spacious feeling car, with more comfortable seating, and with more cargo space than the limited length would suggest. The crossover is the American wagon.

userbbc

though you'll probably get used to it, the Q5 also has a steering wheel that's slightly offset to the right while the allroad's is perfectly centered. Bothered me for about 10k miles (coming from an '09 B8 a4) but now I never notice at all.

m1964

I don't think they sell Q5 w/ ADS in the US

SQive

I read the same thing somewhere. The Q5 & SQ5 do not have active damping suspension. Their ADS simply refers to Audi Drive Select, which modifies the throttle response, transmission shifts, and steering, but not actually the suspension. I can't remember where I read it. Maybe someone can confirm?

spijun

On the official website there is ADS

spijun

Not "active" , than "adaptive"
Can you give us the source of your information ?????

It is true that SQ5 has no adaptive damping suspension, but there is an option for the Q5 (3.0 TFSI and TDI ) according to website Audi of America

That means that Audi of America lying on its website

And in the catalog of spare parts exist shock absorbers for ADS which are much more expensive
http://www.jimellisaudiparts.com/pro...R0413029J.html

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2577429/
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES459926/PriceAlert/

http://www.partsbase.org/audi/audi-q...ud-8r0413031bc

Price for standard:
http://www.original-genuine-spare-pa...stossdaemp.htm
Price for ADS:
http://www.original-genuine-spare-pa...stossdaemp.htm

Audi Drive Select

Redd

"Why does 2014 rides better then 2010?"
In four years it is possible for shock absorbers to be wearing out. Or tires to be changed, or replaced. Bear in mind that just a change from a "soft" tire to a "performance" tire can radically change the feel of a car's ride. A couple of PSI difference in the tire pressure will also change the ride. I've seen a 2 PSI change (on a 28 psi tire) make a radical difference in axle hop on another car.

But my Q5 swallows railway crossings and curbs, I can't see this ride being called "harsh" in any way. Even compared to a Hummer H3, which was a highly modified Chevy Colorado pickup truck, that can cross roadway speed bumps without any indication they exist.(G)