The Audi Q5 is an excellent family vehicle and extremely reliable in all kinds of situations. Whether we were driving around town, headed to hockey, going on vacation, or travelling in terrible conditions, this car got us where we needed to go. Even in the worst winter conditions on unassumed cottage country roads, the 4-wheel drive kept us out of ditches and safe.

One great example of its superiority was when my family headed to our cottage for Christmas. Our second car was unable to climb a steep hill to get out from our cottage area; due to the ice and snow, it would get about half way before losing traction and sliding back down. The Audi, however, drove up like it was the middle of summer in the best of conditions.

The only drawback I can think of is that, like any large vehicle, can be a bit of a gas guzzler.

I stand by my opinion of it being a great mid-sized family vehicle.