2009 Audi Q5 TDI

The 2009 Audi Q5 TDI unveiled at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show isn’t even on sale in the U.S. yet, but it's already making news. Thanks to its 3.0-liter V-6 TDI clean diesel engine, it boasts 406 lb.-ft. of torque, certainly more than enough to move this compact luxury crossover. Yet on a recent mileage marathon hosted by Audi and featuring its diesel vehicles, the Q5 TDI managed a high average of 38.5 mpg. Audi is understandably proud of its new baby ‘ute, and we admit it’s a good looking little car regardless of what's under the hood. When the 50-state legal TDI goes on sale early next year, we don’t expect diesels to be sitting idle on lots.

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