Q5 is pure quality

tackles the sprint to 62mph in 7.9 seconds. The sevenspeed S tronic box delivers smooth changes and you can also use paddles to change things if you want more involvement. With 19-inch alloys fitted the claimed combined consumption figure is 55.4mpg but expect to get a good bit less in real conditions - I averaged just over 46mpg.

As with most Audis the cabin is the real star and is superbly built and crafted. The materials are all good quality and the sport seats in leathrer/Alcantara offered real comfort.

Boot space has been increased to 550 litres, increasing to 1,550 litres with the rear seats collapsed and an electric tailgate is now standard.

Xenon headlights with LED running lights and LED tail light ahd the test car came with numerous options including the Audi Virtual Cockpit, taking the total cost to a hefty £45,210.

The Q5 features all the latest safety equipment and driving aids and although it is certainly not an off-roader, it will handle adverse weather conditions and minor rough stuff thanks to its four-wheeldrive system.

Handling and ride quality are impressive and the Q5 is a fine motorway cruiser but is equally happy on country roads.

As usual residuals should be good, cutting the cost of overall ownership and this new model will be able to hold its own in an increasingly tough sector. Audi Q5 2.0 TDi quattro S line S tronic

Price: £39,405

Mechanical: 190ps, 2.0 4cyl diesel engine driving four wheels via 7-speed automatic gearbox

Max speed: 135mph 0-62mph: 7.9 seconds

Combined mpg: 55.4 Insurance group: 28 CO2 emissions: 133g/km Warranty: 3yrs/60,000 miles