The Audi Q5 is one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy — here are its best features by Danielle Muoio on Oct 2, 2017, 1:42 PM Advertisement
 When it comes to SUVs, the Audi Q5 is among the most luxurious out there. But what sets the Q5 apart from other bespoke options is Audi's attention to detail. Everything about Audi's interior design is purposeful; it's smart, intuitive, and sophisticated without feeling over-the-top. I took the Q5 on a day jaunt around upstate New York and back to New York City. It was not enough time to fully appreciate everything this car has to offer, but it gave me a nice look at the vehicle's highlights. Here are my favorite features: SEE ALSO: Here's our closest look yet at how Tesla's Model 3 touchscreen works FOLLOW US: on Facebook for more car and transportation content! I took a spin in the 2018 Audi Q5 with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that gets 252 hp and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. It came with all-wheel drive and 7-speed transmission.  I'm not going to get in-depth about the driving experience itself — we'll have a separate post on that later if you're interested. I will say it was a buttery smooth drive and the Q5 is quick to boot. It was rather easy to get to 80 mph without noticing. This SUV starts at a pricey $41,500, but extra packages bumped the final price to $52,700. Believe it or not, Audi's driver-assistance package was not one of the options, so it will cost even more if you're looking for the true, high-tech experience. All of that being said, I'll be focusing on what I liked about this car from the perspective of someone who had a few hours behind the wheel.
1. Onto my favorite features, the first being the virtual cockpit. The Q5 has a 12.3-inch, full-color display that will show your full navigation map by using Google satellite imagery.  The thing that is great about the virtual cockpit is you can easily flick between settings using the "View" button on the steering wheel. I didn't really feel like I needed the map up the entire time I was driving but the graphics were amazing. I like the setting I have pictured here because it shows the speedometer and my upcoming directions all at once. Audi does support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the company's internal navigation system was actually quite good. It didn't feel inconvenient to rely on Audi's nav system in order to have the true virtual cockpit experience.
Here's a video of Audi's Virtual Cockpit if you want to give it a closer look. Youtube Embed:
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