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Model: Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro 265 PS S-Line S Tronic. Price: from £55,235 Engine: 265PS 4 cylinder petrol engine Pictures: AUDI AG
Alexander The Great - or some such all-powerful titan - allegedly wept when told there were no more worlds to conquer. I know how he felt. I've just scaled the summit and tested probably the best car in it's class. In the great pantheon of motoring marvels one car now supersedes the competition in its radiant affirmation of sublime achievement. There are no more peaks to conquer, no more rivers to cross, no more Topless Towers in Troy to burn. The new Audi Q5 Sportback puts paid to aspiration. Own one of these and you know you have chosen the best. In my opinion, offerings from the likes of Peugeot, Citroen, Jeep and Vauxhall are mere shadows when compared to one of these. "Cor blimey guv'nor!" exclaimed the gentleman manning the gate at the Six Counties Show as he directed me to the car park. "I'd give a cartload of jellied eels for one of those." I laughed, tickled by his colourful patter and followed his directions across rough terrain and wet grass where other vehicles were struggling for traction. The 4wd with several drive modes made light work of the challenging surfaces. Everywhere eyes were glued to the Q5: eyes tinged, one fancies, with covetousness - for who wouldn't want to swap places with yours truly. I parked, shut off the 265PS 4 cylinder petrol engine and.....well, simply exhaled a long sigh of contentment. Had I succumbed to the sheer comfort of the all-embracing luxury of the irresistible interior I might have nodded off. It occured to me that only in dreams could one hope to surpass the Q5 Sportback experience. It had all kicked off early that morning at my Manor House. I'd just despatched the neighbourhood cockerell with a well-aimed week-old croissant when my manservant burst into the breakfast room.
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