A nearly 5-meter SUV drives like a performance car? Test drive Audi Q5 e-tron

As we all know, luxury brands have considerable strength in the traditional fuel vehicle market. Regardless of powertrain, chassis tuning, and historical heritage, they are destined to firmly occupy the high-end market. However, in the process of switching to the new energy track, major brands and various forces seem to have come to the same starting point. At this point, many people will feel that the traditional advantages of luxury brands will no longer exist, but really Is that so? Recently, we came to the beautiful Huzhou and had a test drive experience on the Audi Q5 e-tron. We had a lot of experience. I believe it can help everyone answer your questions about the level of luxury brands playing pure electric vehicles. The mechanical quality is high, and there is no dizziness when driving

The Audi Q5 e-tron is SAIC Audi’s first pure electric model. It is built on the MEB platform, so we , there will be some familiar shadows.

However, after seeing the actual car, we were deeply impressed by the sporty technology of the Audi Q5 e-tron, especially the family-style closed grille "big mouth" design, which is matched with The front LED matrix headlights, which are full of technology, are quite avant-garde and indeed have a high-end feel unique to luxury brands. It is worth mentioning that the Audi Q5 e-tron offers two appearance packages, officially called the brocade suit and the mecha suit. The styles displayed are slightly different.

What we tested this time was a "50 e-tron quattro version" model, equipped with front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive, with a maximum power of 225kW, a CLTC cruising range of 520km, and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h. 6.7 seconds. To be honest, after getting the car and seeing such data, I couldn’t get excited at first. After all, after driving some pure electric products from new forces that can easily accelerate in 5-6 seconds, I would have this mentality to some extent, but then The test drive quickly slapped me in the face.

First of all, I sat in the second row of the Audi Q5 e-tron as a passenger. This car uses a 2+2+2 6-seater layout. The second row has two independent seats. , there is no problem with space and riding comfort, and the front and rear adjustment range of the second-row seats is also quite large. Of course, you cannot also expect that the third row of space will be as spacious as the second row. After all, the Audi Q5 e-tron is long Less than 4.9 meters.

While driving, the biggest feeling when sitting in the second row is that it is comfortable but not lacking in toughness. This is also the consistent style of Audi chassis tuning. When the vehicle is driving on a smooth road, the suspension works very actively. The rebound is also very powerful. When passing a speed bump, you can hear a very crisp "bang" sound. This shows that the vehicle's suspension is integrated enough, so it does not loosen in the face of large impacts, giving people a very stable feeling.

When traveling in cities and mountainous highways, the Audi Q5 e-tron brings a better riding experience. On the one hand, the vehicle roll is small, and the electric four-wheel drive system + electromagnetic suspension can When cornering at high speed, the body posture is ensured to be stable enough; on the other hand, you can hardly feel dizziness when sitting in the car, even in the stop-and-go city, which is unique among current pure electric SUV products. , but the focus of consumers' attention, it can be seen that Audi Q5 e-tron has worked hard in these aspects.

Of course, sitting in the back row still couldn’t solve the previous doubts, so I started the real test drive session. After adjusting your sitting posture, shifting into gear, and turning the steering wheel, the first impression the Audi Q5 e-tron brings to the driver is that it is easy to use. The light steering wheel and soft switch allow the driver to easily switch from a fuel vehicle to a fuel vehicle. There won't be many discomforts when driving a pure electric car.

During the process of continuous power output, you can clearly feel that the torque of the Audi Q5 e-tron is released smoothly, so the switch is easy to control, just step on it lightly and it will go. Press the switch and it will go. It is easy to follow other cars, and overtaking in most situations in the city can be completed with only one third of the switch. In contrast, when driving other electric vehicles, the vehicle will "jump" if you don't pay attention at all. This is especially obvious for novice drivers who cannot control the power of the switch, which greatly affects the driving comfort.

But don’t think that the power of the Audi Q5 e-tron is mediocre, and this is exactly where the luxury brand’s tuning is excellent. The more powerful the power, the more stable the front section of the switch, but once you get excited , the switch is pressed halfway or "floor oil", then the instant push-back feeling caused by the vehicle will still make your blood boil. From starting to breaking 100, the acceleration process will make you dizzy for 3 seconds.

During the test drive, because when I first shifted gear, I did not shift it into D gear, but into B gear, which is the highest gear for kinetic energy recovery by default, so there was a sound when refining the fuel. The braking force is not small, but the Audi Q5 e-tron has also been adjusted in this area. The moment the fuel is stopped, the vehicle will not immediately recover the braking force, but a linear process, so in the eyes of passengers , that is, it is just a gentle brake, but in fact the driver has completely stopped the gas, which cannot be felt at all while riding. Therefore, after shifting into D gear, the driving experience of the vehicle becomes better and smoother, and the driving experience is very close to that of a powerful fuel vehicle.

The Audi Q5 e-tron has a variety of driving modes, among which energy saving and comfort are very suitable for urban driving. There will be a certain amount of kinetic energy recovery, and the switch response will not be so positive. Once the dynamic mode is engaged, mode, the vehicle's switches and steering wheel direction become active, and the electromagnetic suspension will also exert a certain effect to make the chassis more stable, and these changes can only be felt by the driver.

So overall, the biggest feeling given by the Audi Q5 e-tron is that it can ensure the comfort that passengers should have, and will not dislike trams due to dizziness, and at the same time, it can use good mechanical quality , excellent sports tuning, stable chassis and electric four-wheel drive system give users a good driving experience. There will be a lot of communication between people and the car when driving, thereby improving driving confidence and making a large-size SUV It can also be fun to drive. I believe this is the biggest advantage and biggest difference of luxury brand pure electric SUVs. The smart configuration is sincere, but the car and engine still have room for improvement

As a luxury brand pure electric SUV, only excellent driving control and ride performance are obviously not enough to attract young people, so the interior In terms of intelligence and technology configuration, the Audi Q5 e-tron also shows greater sincerity than Audi's fuel vehicles.

After sitting in the car, you can clearly feel the exclusive technology and sporty atmosphere of Audi. The entire cockpit is driver-centered, including a full LCD instrument panel, AR-HUD, tilted towards the driver central control screen and so on. In addition, the workmanship and materials used in the car have also maintained Audi's consistently high standards. The large area of ??leather wrapping + suede enhances the high-end feel of the car. The only thing that needs attention is that the use of stainless steel around the shift lever It is a large-area piano paint panel, which looks quite elegant, but after being used for a whole morning, it is already covered with fingerprints. It is a little troublesome to take care of, but it is not a big problem.

All Audi Q5 e-tron series are equipped with L2 level driving assistance functions as standard, including full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, lane departure warning, merging assist and active braking. During the test drive, I also conducted an experience, and the biggest feeling I had was that during full-speed adaptive cruise, the vehicle controls the distance and speed more accurately, and it also has a high degree of recognition of lane lines, which can provide the driver with accurate information when following the car. Plenty of confidence. In addition, AR-HUD can also display a very rich driving information, including real-time vehicle speed, adaptive vehicle distance, collision warning, etc., which can be displayed very clearly, so that drivers can drive without looking down at all.

At the same time, we also had some experience with the MMI vehicle system of the Audi Q5 e-tron. Friends who are familiar with Audi believe that they can easily get started. The biggest feature of the entire vehicle system is that the system is smooth and functional. It is rich and has high control over the dashboard content and vehicle control. Some functions can be turned on/off. In terms of voice control and car navigation, this MMI car system still has a lot of room for improvement. The recognition rate and processing speed are average. Of course, it may also be due to the network signal, but fortunately the car system supports CarPlay. , so there won’t be much problem in daily use.

Conclusion:

As a pure electric SUV launched by a luxury brand, we can see the continuation of many Audi brand essences from the Audi Q5 e-tron, such as excellent driving control, good mechanical quality, and stable chassis. Wait, these can give drivers and passengers a very advanced dynamic experience, and compared to the "new forces", the Audi Q5 e-tron does a better job. In terms of intelligence, which young people are more concerned about, the Audi Q5 e-tron not only displays its configuration, but also enhances the sense of technology in the driving process from the entire cockpit atmosphere. This pure electric vehicle is completely focused on "driving". I believe technological experience is also the biggest difference between a luxury brand like Audi and other brands.

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