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I’m going to go ahead and say it: The Q5 is super cute. It’s so good-looking that it robbed me of my dignity; I couldn’t help but squeal and say things best represented by teenagers’ texting (OMG i <3 it!). It’s smooth and rounded without being bulbous or egg-shaped. There are no harsh angles or corners. It manages to maintain its Audiness while conveying youthfulness, fun and all sorts of things that are in short supply in my life.

In the front, the large grille surrounds the equally large four rings of Audi. The xenon headlights with LED daytime lights are slightly slanted and set high on the car’s far corners. The side mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators seem small, but they managed to provide great visibility. The 18-inch alloy wheels have a split-spoke design that shows off the sporty brakes.

While the door handles are body-colored, a slim chrome strip wraps around the tinted windows, adding definition and a bit of shine. The only other chrome accents are on the Q5’s badges at the rear and on the tips of the dual exhaust pipes. The shaped taillights also have LEDs, and the reverse lights are entirely LED. No one can possibly be confused by your intentions while driving the Q5.

The large rear window is tinted and allows for terrific rear visibility. In fact, visibility seems to be a theme with the Q5. You can see everything around you, and everyone around you can see what you’re doing.

The doors are solid without being too heavy, and my kids didn’t have any trouble getting them shut. My 6-year-old did struggle to open the door; he couldn’t always manage the sharp tug it takes to open the door from the outside. The rear tailgate opens at the push of a button, which is great when your hands are full, or if you’re just lazy, like me.

Getting in and out wasn’t difficult for anyone. The Q5 does sit a bit higher on the road than a sedan, but not so high that I needed running boards or a boost to get in. My kids climbed right in without any problems. There’s plenty of headroom, which is great for tall people or kids who think the car is a jungle gym and are constantly walking/climbing around the inside before getting belted in.

SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Excellent
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove On): Groove On

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