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The 2009 Audi Q7 lineup gains a new turbodiesel model. Audi’s large SUV is loosely based on the Touareg from parent-company Volkswagen. Q7 differs from the VW in styling, equipment, and price. It’s also larger and seats up to seven vs Touareg’s five. Q7 comes as the 3.6 quattro and 3.6 quattro Premium model with a 280-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine. The 4.2 quattro Prestige has a 350-hp 4.2-liter V8. New for 2009 is the 3.0 TDI quattro. It has a 221-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6.

All have a 6-speed automatic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Maximum towing capacity is 6600 lb. Available safety equipment includes ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front side airbags, 2nd-row side airbags, and curtain side airbags. A driver-adjustable suspension with height control and adaptive cruise control are optional on the 4.2 Prestige. Q7s come with Audi’s MMI (MultiMedia Interface).

It uses a dashboard screen and a console knob and switches to set audio, navigation, suspension, and many other functions. Among available features are a voice-activated navigation system with rearview camera, rear-obstacle detection, keyless entry and starting, adaptive cruise control, and a three-panel sunroof. The optional S line Package includes steering-wheel shift paddles, unique trim, and can be equipped with 20- or 21-inch wheels.

The 2009 Audi Q5 is this German automaker’s first compact SUV. This five-passenger wagon comes standard with the company’s quattro all-wheel drive. A single Premium trim level is offered. The sole powertrain teams a 270-hp 3.2-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The AWD system splits torque 40/60 front/rear, and has the ability to shift as much as 65 percent to the front and 85 percent to the rear as driving conditions warrant. Maximum towing capacity is 4400 lb.

Standard on Q5 are 18-inch wheels; 20-inch wheels are available. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front and rear side airbags. Available features include Audi’s MMI (Multi Media Interface) system, which uses a dashboard screen and control knob to control audio, navigation, suspension, and other functions.

Other available features include three-zone climate control, a navigation system with real-time traffic information, keyless entry and starting, a rearview camera, a power tailgate, and a wireless cell-phone link. Optional is Audi Drive Select, which allows for driver control of engine, transmission, steering, and suspension settings.

The 2009 Audi A5 makes news by offering its high-performance S5 model with an automatic transmission. In pricing and size, A5 slots between Audi’s compact A4 and midsize A6. Two versions of these four-seat coupes are offered. The A5 is powered by a 265-hp 3.2-liter V6 engine. The high-performance S5 gets a 354-hp 4.2-liter V8. Both models have Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive and are offered with manual or automatic transmission.

The automatic is a new option on the S5. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The A5 has standard 18-inch wheels, while 19s are standard on the S5. Standard equipment on both models includes a sunroof, leather upholstery, and three-zone climate control. Options include a navigation system and an uprated audio system.

Available on A5 is an S line Sport package that includes unique styling cues, 19-inch performance tires, and sport seats. Optional on both A5 and S5 are adaptive cruise control and Audi Drive Select, which includes upgraded power steering and an adaptive suspension.

The 2009 Audi A3 receives freshened exterior and interior styling. This 4-door hatchback is smaller and less costly than Audi’s A4 compacts. Two A3 models are available. The 2.0T has a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The 3.2 S line has a 250-hp 3.2-liter V6. Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system is standard with the V6, and for the first time, optional on the 4-cylinder. 2.0T models come standard with front-wheel drive.

The 2.0T is available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is only available on 2.0Ts that have the 6-speed automatic. Standard on the 3.2 is the 6-speed automatic. Available safety equipment includes ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, rear side airbags, and curtain side airbags.

Optional with either engine is Audi’s Magnetic Ride Control adjustable suspension, which allows drivers to choose between “normal” and “sport” modes. A navigation system is optional on both models.

UNVEILED – Its Audi of America, A6 2009 – unveiled with its clean lines and oversized grille, the current Audi A6 is one of the most distinctive midsize luxury cars on the market. It’s available as both a sedan and a wagon. The A6 wagon — called the Avant – with a 34-cubic-foot cargo bay behind its rear seat, it makes a practical yet elegant choice for families. In true Audi fashion, the midsize A6 gives you a lot for a very competitive price.

Those who purchase the A6 sedan may choose between two trims: base 3.2 and top-of-the-line 4.2. Wagons are available only in the 3.2 trim. Standard equipment is generous, and as we’ve come to expect from Audi, the A6’s interior is - quite attractive - quality standard. The options lineup includes a high-end audio system, voice-activated navigation system and Bluetooth phone connectivity. Most are accessed via Audi’s easy-to-use Multi Media Interface (MMI) vehicle management system. It sounds complicated, but with its logical menus and ergonomically designed, all-in-one control knob, MMI is relatively easy to learn.

Talking about performance now, the Audi A6 is available with either a 255-horsepower V6 or a 350-hp V8 engine. Acceleration is certainly passable, but most other V6-equipped luxury cars are quicker. The A6 rides comfortably on the highway, and while it’s not the most athletic car in its class, our editors like its predictable, nimble feel through the corners. As far as transmissions go, both a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a six-speed automatic are offered. The A6 may be equipped with either front-wheel drive or Audi’s Quattro system.