Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
oooh, a 'squive', very favorably reviewed in the new Car and Driver.
Yeah, well, I've got somewhat mixed feelings about it. On one hand, the extra hp/torque as well as some of the features of SQ5 are nice, but on the other hand MPG takes a further dive (3.0T MPG isn't anything to write home about either), and it comes with either 20" or 21" rims instead of 18" on the Q5. I would want this vehicle to be able to take a pothole "like a man" and not have to deal with bent rims or suspension components. Besides, the wife would never take advantage of the extra power anyway.
Cute looks, navigation, and rearview camera - that's about all she cares for.
NP, the regular model still has most of the baked in goodness that Audis offer anyway.
BTW, as long as the rims are factory equipment they are unlikely to cause problems. Just watch out for the curb! I have hit HUGE potholes with the factory 20's on my car and it didn't hurt a thing...