Summary
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.
