I agree...wife didn't, so I lost that battle lol.

 

Just added a BSH Stage 1 air intake to the GTI...loving the GTI a lot now...

However, there isn't 1 thing I'd change with the Q5...so that says something.

 

Not sure what engine you have but i have flashed my 2.0 TFSi with the APR stage 1 software, loving it even more now...

Will be interesting to see the take up in Canada when the 2.0 Petrol is released...

Would love to get a air intake if it was available, but alas nothing developed yet...

C.

 

We have a 3.2 here in Canada...ask anyone in Canada and I think they would avoid the 2.0 simply due to the extreme elements. Australia, I think the 2.0 is very sufficient.

 

Congrats! Nice to see you finally got her (or rather, them) home! I too love my Q5, but the GTI would excite me more.

Out of curiosity, why would you say that?

 

Thanks.

I have the 2.0T in my GTI, anything heavier i.e. the Q5 chassis, I think it's going to put excess wear on the engine. Other factor is Canadian weather is so extreme, hot summers and cold winters. Over a period of time, I FEEL that the engine will not outlast the 3.2 (which I thought was a little weak at the research time coming out of a 3.7).

My personal opinion, I just don't understand in North America (where the mentality is go big or go home), Audi would experiment with a 2.0 SUV...I know my Dad is still old-school where a truck or SUV should have a 5.0 or it's a golf cart. Yes I know technology has changed drastically, however I have vehicles with both engines and still stand by my point that the 2.0 is still under-powered for a vehicle of the Q5 weight and size especially considering the weather and terrain of Canada.

 

I only ask because the 2.0T is (and 1.8T was) used in so many VAG cars. They've survived many Canadian winters. They are more fuel efficient and less prone to carbon build up than the 3.2. In fact, in other countries, the current Q5 2.0T is less than 10% heavier than the A4 Avant 2.0T.

That being said, I love the 3.2 in my Q5 and thoroughly enjoyed it in the 08 TT that I had.

 

My quote was based on my personal opinion only, just like I wouldn't by a first year production of any hybrid vehicle...just wouldn't want to take a gamble on such a vehicle. Purely my opinion.

I too love the 3.2 Q5, amazing vehicle...and I love my 2.0 GTI for fun factor (it will likely be stored over winter though).

 

I'm a new member here. Do you happen to recall if the dealer mentioned that the bumper had to be modified to fit the S-Line grille? Thanks!

 

My 2010 non e q5 took an sline grill direct fit with no mods required. Installed by dealer one hour of labor.