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Summary
The Audi Q7 represents a winning combination of comfort, style and space. It offers significant towing and hauling capability and serious off-road capability. It can seat up to seven and features a tall roof for lots of headroom and a high seating position for a commanding view of the road ahead. All of this is infused with Audi's luxurious accommodations and high-grade interior materials and design.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell reported from Chicago, with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles; Steve Siler filed the initial report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Audi Q7 3.6 quattro ($42,500); 3.6 quattro Premium ($48,350); 4.2 quattro Premium ($58,600) |
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Engines:
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3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and electronic brake assist, traction control, electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover sensing and tow mode, Hill Descent Control; three-position seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual front air bags, front side seat-mounted torso air bags, three-row side curtain air bags, tire-pressure monitor |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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rear-seat side torso air bags, front and rear park assist, rearview camera, Audi Side Assist blind spot warning system, Audi Lane Assist lane departure warning system |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Bratislava, Slovakia |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Audi Q7 3.6 Premium ($48,350) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, 12-way power adjustable heated front seats, 40/20/40 split folding second-row seat, 50/50-split folding third-row seat, Audi MMI, wood interior trim, cruise control, AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and 6-disc CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, rearview camera, trip computer, compass and outside temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, front and rear park assist, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping multi-function steering wheel, power windows and locks, heated power exterior mirrors with tilt-down back-up aid, remote keyless entry, alarm/engine immobilizer system, cooled glovebox, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers with heated nozzles, cargo cover, automatic headlights, front and rear fog lights, roof rails, P255/55R18 tires on alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Technology package ($3,400) with; 20-inch chrome alloy wheels with summer performance tires ($2,400); Convenience Package ($1,950) with ; panorama sunroof ($1,850); premium Cricket leather ($1000); four-zone automatic climate control ($950); towing package ($550) |
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Destination Charge:
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775 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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61225 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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280 @ 6200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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266 @ 2750 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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14/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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118.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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200.2/78.1/68.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.0/66.0 |
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Turning circle:
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39.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.5/NA/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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39.0/NA/37.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.6/NA/29.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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72.5 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6600 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, double wishbone with stabilizer bar, air springs |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, four-link with stabilizer bar, air springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.1 |
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Curb weight:
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5126 |
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Tires:
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P275/45R20 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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25.4 |
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