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View Poll Results: What will you take to roll daily?
Audi Q5 29 35.80%
Lexus Rx-350 1 1.23%
Mercedes-Benz Glk-350 35 43.21%
Volvo Xc-60 16 19.75%
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Old 05-24-2009, 05:04 PM   #1
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Arrow Luxury cross-over war: Q5 vs Rx-350 vs Glk-350 vs Xc-60
Hi guys,

Here is what we have fresh out there in mild luxury trucks! Nice read, what will you take?
2009 Audi Q5 vs 2010 Lexus RX 350 vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 vs 2010 Volvo XC60!

And guess what, the results are surprising!









2009 Audi Q5 3.2 quattro Tiptronic vs 2010 Lexus RX 350 AWD vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic vs 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 Comparison - Motor Trend
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Old 05-24-2009, 05:07 PM   #2
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FIRST PLACE: AUDI Q5 3.2 QUATTRO TIPTRONIC
If you love flogging your sport sedan but want more utility, this one's for you. From styling to performance, the Q5 is unmatched. The investment is high, but so is the return.

SECOND PLACE: VOLVO XC60 T6
Test-leading power and torque back up the broad shoulders and aggressive off-road stance. A safe yet stylish value statement but with less of the Audi's refinement and driving flair.

THIRD PLACE: LEXUS RX 350
For the list-checkers, it has almost everything-smooth ride, air cooled seats, a roomy cabin, and a future proof infotainment system. All it lacks is a soul-stirring drive.

FOURTH PLACE: MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350
A compact, comfortable four-seater with excellent chassis dynamics, which is completely betrayed by indifferent steering. Shame the striking looks don't match the handling.
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Old 05-24-2009, 05:08 PM   #3
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2009 Audi Q5 3.2 quattro Tiptronic vs 2010 Lexus RX 350 AWD vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic vs 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 - Specs - Comparison - Motor Trend



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Went with Q5 closely followed by Xc-60! Rx looks fragile'n'fugly & Glk is another weird Merc!

I'm very impressed with Xc-60's figures & performance! However, Q5 proved to be the best in his ring!
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Old 05-24-2009, 08:40 PM   #5
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ODD to say the least. MB's steering has been praised in recent times as being equal to and in some cases better then BMW set ups. The same cannot be said about Audi.
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My favourite in this test is the XC60. It is a great car with good looks. Second is the girly Geländewagen. Both the Audi and the Lexus are out of the question due to looks.

None of these cars are meant to go any more offroad than a short blast on snowy backroads and this has influenced my choice.
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The Audi and the Merc are the best looking IMO. I'll take either with a diesel and in dark green, thank you.
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I'd be happy in any of the three Europeans, but the Audi would be my first choice.
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Weird. Every other GLK review has stated that the steering is pretty responsive and sporty for a Mercedes. So what's the problem here?

GLK for me, followed by the Volvo XC60 and then the Audi Q5. Lexus? Not even on my list...
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Check this, I'm even impressed how the Volvo worked-out with their new truck!

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