The German engineers have proven that when it comes to building automobiles that they are a force to reckon with. This five or seven-seater passenger luxury crossover SUV depending on which trim you choose has further confirmed this with its Many luxury features, excellent build quality, and smart-looking interior.
Being the collaboration between the Volkswagen Touareg and the Porsche Cayenne, The Q7 shortcoming is its weight which drastically affects the engine performance thereby having a part to play in the consumption rate of the car. lastly, its third-row seat can only accommodate children comfortably
The 2010 Audi Q7 has options such as the V-6, V-8, and diesel V-8 engines and comes standard with all-wheel drive to choose from.
The introduction of the 3.0-liter clean diesel V6 (“TDI”) something only offered on the VW has further brought some sparks to the brand, Priced from $47,725 for the V-6, the Q7 diesel costs $51,725, and the V-8, $61,825.
Parking the Audi Q7 iS very comfortable with its backup camera. this sizeable SUV makes heads turn while cruising around town with its sharp looks. Handling is good, especially with the available adaptive air suspension.
The air suspension’s adjustable settings enable the driver to switch between a well-mannered cruiser and a more dynamic people mover that’s ready to tackle curving roads.
Major options in the Q7 include a cold-weather package with heated front- and second-row seats and a heated steering wheel; a DVD navigation system; and four-zone climate control. “The optional panoramic sunroof has three large panels that extend over nearly all three rows,
Exterior
The Audi Q7’s classy and stylish but welcoming appearance is adorned with enough ground clearance. The front end is dominated by a large grille that stretches to the ground. It also comes with a new LED taillamp, new headlamps, front and rear bumpers.
The curvy body becomes more pronounce and sleek with the cutlines. It also has a new set of wheels, with distinct lower-body panel treatments to better define the various trim levels.
Interior
The Q7 has a well-crafted interior that makes it an ideal car for daily family use and road trip vacations. According to Cars.com, the Audi Q7 “is about six inches long and 10 inches taller than the Audi A6 wagon,” which enables the option of a third-row seat.
For this reason, the Q7 can comfortably accommodate 7 passengers. Its adjustable seat to take care of the size or sizes of its occupant makes for a comfortable ride since it has enough head and legroom, there is additional ambient lighting inside to give the interior a gloomy feeling.
The optional third-row seat isn’t that wide to accommodate some huge and tall adults but can comfortably take care of children. With row two folding flat, a significant amount of cargo space is about 88-cubic-foot.
The Q7 has an all-driver-oriented dashboard with high-quality materials decorating the interior. Its (multimedia interface) MMI which comes with a joystick knob is very easy to use.
The Q7’s richly appointed interior wears leather, suede, and wood well. It’s tightly integrated and attractively styled, with a generally uncluttered appearance.
Performance
The Q7 options of three engines make it more appealing as all of them come with all-wheel drive and are matched with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control.
a 3.6-liter V6 (280 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque), a 4.2-liter V8 (350 hp and 325 lb-ft) or a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 (225 hp and 406 lb-ft).
The V8 is expected to do a 0-60-mph time of 8 seconds flat, an almost equally quick 8.3 seconds for the diesel V6, and about 9.5 seconds for the V6. The Q7 towing ability gets to 6,600 pounds if it is properly equipped.
Saddled with more than 5,000 pounds of metal to move, the gas-fueled engines can only offer so performance along with their thirsty ways. Going further, the Q7 is expected to do 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway for the V6 and 16 mpg combined.
The V8 has 13mpg in the city and 18mpg on the highway and 15combine ratings, and the TDI comes in at an impressive 17mpg in the city and 25mpg on the highway and 20 combines.
Safety
The 2010 Audi Q7’s standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes, a stability control system (with hill-descent control and rollover detection), traction control, active front headrests, full-length side curtain airbags, and front-seat side airbags. Seat-mounted side airbags for the second row are optional.
In addition, Audi’s lane-departure and blind-spot warning system alert the driver when another vehicle is along the Q7’s side. Among the other safety options is a rearview camera, Visibility isn’t much of an issue in the Q7, though the rear roof pillars can cut down on the view over the shoulder.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted the crash test for the Q7 and, it scored five out of five stars in front- and side-impact testing.
The Q7 also aced the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, scoring the top rating of “Good” in that agency’s frontal-offset and side-impact tests.