Audi Q5: adding cruise control
A Q5 is the sort of car that drags a tourer down to the Lakes in July and a horse trailer to a show in September. Doing those miles with no speed hold means the driver's foot is working the whole way.
Towing on long, steady roads
Owners pick the Q5 because it is comfortable and capable with a load behind it. Towing runs tend to be long and deliberately unhurried, kept to an even pace for the sake of the outfit. That is precisely the driving where holding the speed by foot gets wearing.
Fatigue is the real cost
A tired driver hauling a horsebox is nobody's idea of safe on a busy A road. Small lapses in speed control over a long day add up, and the evening arrival is spent recovering rather than setting up. It is not dramatic, just draining.
How we add it
The CAN KONTROL CRUISE unit reads the Q5's speed and engine messages straight off the Audi's bus, which means no actuator ever gets bolted in. Scorpion Automotive builds and programmes it in Chorley for your Q5, once our engineer has agreed the Q5 switches with you. Should you replace the Q5, rewriting the unit costs nothing.
| Vehicle | Audi Q5, crossover SUV |
|---|---|
| Model years | Confirmed on enquiry |
| Part | CAN KONTROL CRUISE |
| CANM8 equivalent | Cruise Control range |
| Made in | Chorley, UK |
| Voltage | 12V and 24V |
Cruise control for the Audi Q5
Send the details and an engineer confirms the fit, the configuration and what the installer receives.
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Questions about the Audi Q5
- Can I use it while towing?
- It keeps whatever speed you set. Picking a pace that suits the trailer and the road is your call, exactly as it would be with factory cruise.
- Does the Q5 engine matter?
- Yes. Petrol, diesel and hybrid Q5s report driving information differently, so put the engine and model year in your message.
- Can the original wiring stay untouched?
- Possibly. Some Q5s can take an inductive pick-up that needs no cutting; our engineer will say if yours is one.