Is the Audi Q5 a Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive or an On-Demand Four-Wheel Drive?
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The Audi Q5 is equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system. Full-time four-wheel drive means the vehicle maintains four-wheel drive throughout the entire driving process, with the engine's output torque distributed to the front and rear wheels at a fixed ratio. This drive mode ensures excellent off-road and handling performance at all times, but it cannot adjust torque distribution based on road conditions and results in higher fuel consumption. The Audi Q5 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, which delivers a maximum power of 169 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The engine reaches its maximum power at 4,300 to 6,000 rpm and its maximum torque at 1,500 to 4,200 rpm. This engine features AVS (Audi Valvelift System) variable valve lift technology and hybrid injection, with an aluminum cylinder head and cast iron cylinder block. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.