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What a difference mapping this 40 tdi makes (190-220 / 400-450) Seems so much smoother and the power increase really is noticable. I'm looking forward to towing down through France next week, I'll probably seek what it's capable of driven" incorrectly " and correctly, hoping it is more efficient.!!

I've just come from 43yrs & 15 Volvo's and must admit Audi must go out of their way to confuse. Why oh why can't VAG take note of others and make these cars more ergomonicly driver easy?

Hi all, towed our 1800kg Hymer caravan to the Peak District last week and very happy with it, except that it seemed to remain in too low a gear for too long ( revving it's goolies off ). Thursday I had it mapped to stage one ( 190 - 220 bhp / 400 - 450 nm ) and what a difference. Also fitted Audi mudflaps front and back and OUCH!! what a price.

Hi Steve, very pleased except the auto box could do with tweeking ( seems to dwell in too low a gear too long when accellorating) My nephew is stage one mapping it next week, so we'll see what he can do to improve it.

Funny you should ask! We're still courting. Only bought it last Thursday, it's behaving quite well "solo" and may be a keeper, but the real test comes on Thursday this week when it's expected to perform in front of my Hymer caravan!!

Forgive me folks, I'm having a senior moment! Just purchased a 2019 Q5 tdi 40 Vorsprung, I've had a removable towbar fitted and all seems well. The car comes with adaptive suspension and after reading the owners manual find it states I must set the suspension but can't for the life of me find this on the infotainment computer. I've gone through the menu up/down/right/left buttons to "car"/"vehicle settings" but nothing there regards towing. Does this mean that I can relax knowing this new fangled "adaptive" air suspension does not need to be adjusted. Also which setting mode might be best to use whilst towing ( Comfort/dynamic/auto etc ). All tips really woiuld be greatfully received. Ray.

Hi Steve, I'm hoping it is lovely! It's the oldest car I've ever purchased and the most expensive. Had new XC90 in 2002 at 29 grand odd. Just part exchanged my very nice, very reliable 10yr old XC90 Inscription and at 75yr old, gone are days of spending monies on new cars.

Thanks Cliff, neither of'em new I was buying it! I'll keep the "Service Certificate" the dealer gave me and ask nephew No: 2 to provide invoices for future work if there is no service book to stamp.

Hi all, after 40 odd yrs owning Volvo's I've had my arm twisted by two nephews (one a mechanic the other owner of VAG specialist business). Had this Q5 tdi 40 Vorsprung delivered today. Very busy trying to take in all the "bells & whistles", got to admit it's not as ergonomic as the Volvo but we'll get there. Just hope pulls our hymer caravan ok. BTW: Any caravanners out there can advise on what to do regards altering suspension for towing. Also should the car have come with a service book ( the dealer gave me a A4 stating dates & mileages that it's has been serviced by Audi. TIA.

Hi all, just joined and awaiting delivery of a '69 40 Vorsprung ( After 40yrs & 15 Volvo's ). It has pan/roof, side steps and having towbar fitted! Do hope I ain't dropped a clanger!!