Audi Q7
Overview of the Audi Q7
Learn about the Audi Q7Summary
The Audi Q7 is the brand’s flagship luxury SUV, so all generations offer high performance, impressive interiors and practical touches like high towing capacity. You’ll find the Q7 in both diesel and gas options, which is good news for drivers who prioritize fuel economy. To boot, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers superb acceleration—8.7 seconds for the 2007 clean diesel TDI.
While all generations have great safety ratings, the 2007 Q7 in particular received five stars from the NHTSA. You can expect innovative safety technology in the newest models, too, like self-dimming headlights and top-mounted cameras.
Safety
The Q7 launched in North America in 2007, and models since this introductory year have offered the following safety features:
- Anti-lock brakes to stop your tires from locking up and help you steer safely
- Electronic brake distribution, which detects the weight on each wheel and adapts the braking power sent to each tire
- Electronic stability control to keep the car moving in the direction the driver intended, even when the vehicle exceeds road traction
- Driver and passenger airbags, as well as overhead airbags for head protection
More recent vehicles can come with advanced safety add-ons like rear parking sensors to help you get in and out of tight spots, as well as high-visibility LED taillights.
Interior
On newer models from 2017, the front seats come heated with powered eight-way adjustment controls as standard. Even older generations, from its first 2007 model year, are known to be versatile and functional, with high-quality finishes. Controls are also well laid out, easy to read and highly accessible for the driver.
Technology
All trims across Q7 generations are fitted with a multimedia interface (MMI) infotainment system. This has an 8.3-inch display and offers functions like:
- Bluetooth for pairing your smartphone and listening to your favourite music
- Two USB ports to charge your electrical devices
- Navigation to get you on the right route
2017 models and onwards are compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Space
The Q7 can seat seven, and adults can enjoy ample leg and headroom even in the middle and rear seats. While the bench-style middle seating may not be to everyone’s taste, it's very easy to fold, so your passengers won't find it a hassle to access the rear row.
You get 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up and 37.5 cubic feet if you fold the back row down—which is also easy to do, thanks to power controls. If you need to transport extra large cargo, you can fold down both seating rows for 71.6 cubic feet of space. Additionally, the Q7 can tow an impressive 4,400 lbs even without the extra available towing package.
Comfort
You can find Q7s with plenty of luxury extras depending on the edition, like a heated steering wheel and front seats with the Komfort trim. Drivers of even the base trims report a pleasant ride, and the engine power means the vehicle handles and responds well with and without a load.
Pros and cons of the Audi Q7
- Powerful supercharged V6 engine standard
- Quattro all-wheel drive standard
- Full slate of safety and infotainment tech
- Limited space in third row seats
- Cargo area small for the segment
- High-tech infotainment system is not user-friendly
Safety ratings of the Audi Q7
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Number of airbags6
Specifications of the Audi Q7
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats7
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic
- City consumption11.9 - 13.8 L/100km
- Highway consumption9.4 - 11.4 L/100km
- Width1968 - 1970 mm
- Length5052 - 5063 mm
- Trunk space419 L
- Cargo space2027 L
Trims available with the Audi Q7
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Audi Q7 2017 - present is available in 3 trims:Komfort trim features and specs
Available with the Komfort trim:
- 3 climate zones
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
- Tire repair kit (optional)
Available with the Komfort trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Fog lights
- LED headlights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Glare-free high beam (optional)
- Headlight cleaners
- LED daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available with the Komfort trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Komfort trim:
- Android Auto (optional)
- Apple CarPlay (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Bluetooth
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Progressiv trim features and specs
Available with the Progressiv trim:
- 4 climate zones
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Heated rear seats
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
- Tire repair kit (optional)
Available with the Progressiv trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Cornering lights (optional)
- Fog lights
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Glare-free high beam (optional)
- Headlight cleaners
- LED daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available with the Progressiv trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Progressiv trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Front view camera
- Head-Up display (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Traffic sign recognition (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Bluetooth
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Technik trim features and specs
Available with the Technik trim:
- 4 climate zones
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Fragrance diffuser (optional)
- Front seats adjust to body shape (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
- Heated rear seats
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
- Tire repair kit (optional)
Available with the Technik trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED headlights
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Glare-free high beam (optional)
- Headlight cleaners
- LED daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available with the Technik trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Night vision (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Technik trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Front view camera
- Head-Up display (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Traffic sign recognition (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Bluetooth
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Frequently asked questions about the Audi Q7
Although Audi is designed by a German car manufacturer, the Audi Q7 is made in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava.
No. While the current 2019 Audi Q7 seats seven people comfortably, some of the earlier models only seat between five and six passengers, depending on the trim.
Yes, all Audi Q7s have three rows of seats. However, the trims from 2009 and earlier don't, as they only seat five.
A 2018 Audi A7 starts around $56,000 and can go up to $100,000; the 2017 ranges between $55,000 and $75,000; the 2015 from $37,000 to $50,000, and the 2014 from $32,000 to $40,000.
Ventilated seats in the Audi Q7 are an option for drivers who select the the Premium Plus trim. These form part of Audi's Warm Weather Package.