2018 AUDI SQ5 TECHNIK
MY CURRENT DAILY DRIVER AND WINTER WARWAGON
DAYTONA GREY PEARLThe original plan was to submit an Audi Exclusive colour order in Nardo Grey. The dealership wrote up the order, but when they submitted it, they were informed that the factory in Mexico wasn't yet tooled to fill custom colour orders. I was pretty disappointed. The best estimate they could give was first quarter of 2018, but that timing just didn't work for me. So, I went with Daytona Grey Pearl and, to be honest, I love it. It has incredible depth and it has a lot of life, if that makes sense. Nardo would have been awesome, though.
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WHEELS & TIRESMy original plan was to go with the 20" wheels, but when it came down to it, I couldn't resist the 21's. Because they come fitted with Pirelli P-Zero summer performance tires, I had to spring for a second set. I chose the Sprint by TSW in a gun metal gloss finish. The 20x8.5 wheels are wrapped with the highly rated Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 non-studded winter tires. My plan is to use the Nokians for Spring, Winter and Fall, and reserve the 21's for the summer months. Both wheels look great on this SQ5.
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ADVANCEMENTSThe second generation SQ5 features an impressive host of advancements and enhancements. You wouldn't know it from looking at it, but it is an entirely new vehicle from the ground up. The new engine is highly refined and the addition of an air suspension and sport differential enhance an already potent performance platform, and the addition of tech features such as the virtual cockpit and improved MMI system are welcomed upgrades from the first generation. I genuinely appreciate the level of engineering and design work that went into this car.
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