Audi Q7 full details with pros & cons (with review)

History:

 The Audi history begins with a man called August Horch, who founded the Company HORCH & CO in 1899.He invented his first car 1901 with the help of 15 fellow workers. The car had a max. speed of 32 km/h. In 1909 Mr. Horch had to leave his company due to major problems with the commercial management and founded another company called Audi. 

Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI
Engine	2967 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel
Transmission	automatic
Displacement (cc),	2967

 Audi Q7 is a full size luxury SUV made by the German manufacturer Audi, unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of this seven-seater SUV began in the autumn of 2005 at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia.[2] It was the first SUV offering from Audi and went on sale in 2006. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009 model. Audi has since unveiled a third SUV model, the Q3, which went on sale in the third quarter of 2011, and a fourth SUV model, the Q2, which went on sale in November 2016. The Q7 shares a Volkswagen Group MLB platform and chassis with the Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne and the Volkswagen Touareg 

Body :

Seating Capacity	7
Doors	5
Body Type	SUV

engine :

Cylinder Configuration	In-line
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Cylinders	6
Displacement	2967 cc
Power	249PS@4500RPM
Torque	600Nm@1500-3000rpm
Turbocharger	Yes
Emission Norm	BS IV
ARAI Certified Mileage	14.75 km/litre
Highway Mileage	12.6 km/litre
City Mileage	9.3 km/litre
Engine Location	Front, Transverse

Safety 

Number of Airbags	8
Airbags	Driver head airbag, Drive side airbag, Rear passenger head airbags, Driver frontal airbag, Front passenger frontal airbag, Front passenger side airbag, Rear passenger side airbags
Child Safety Locks	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes
Central Locking	Yes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	Yes
Parking Assistance	Front and rear sensors with camera

 

 

1. New Multimedia System 

The sleek tech on the dash is perhaps the most significant of the Q7’s updates. Front and center is a new dual-screen system that includes an 8.6-inch lower touchscreen for climate controls and a 10.1-inch upper touchscreen that houses the multimedia system. Additionally, there’s a 12.3-inch screen in the instrument panel powered by the second-gen version of Audi’s Virtual Cockpit. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. 

2. Updated Exterior 

The Q7 takes styling cues from its stablemate, the Q8. The new octagonal grille gets vertical bars, and an aluminum-style finish adds even more dimension to the front end. Also redesigned are the available HD Matrix headlights with Audi laser lights and LED taillights. While 19-inch wheels are standard, 20-, 21- and 22-inch wheels are optional. 

3. Handles Well 

The 2020 Q7 handles quite well, especially when aided by an all-wheel steering system. This optional feature makes this large SUV much more maneuverable when parking or in other tight spaces. 

4. Smooth Ride 

Even over uneven or broken pavement, the Q7 offers a comfortable, quality ride. An available adaptive air suspension system comes with five ride height settings. You can also adjust the firmness of the dampers to your liking. 

Cons 

1. Laggy Drivetrain 

The Q7’s updated optional engine — a 3.0-liter V-6 — puts out 335 horsepower and 369 pounds-feet of torque. All of that available power is at your disposal if you’re trying to accelerate from lower speeds when the transmission is already in the right gear … but any acceleration that requires a downshift is going to take a second or two. Even in Sport mode, there’s quite a lag between when you hit the gas and when the SUV punches forward. 

2. Uncomfortable Second and Third Rows 

Technically, the Q7 seats seven, but the five of those passengers sitting in the second and third rows won’t be as comfortable as those sitting up front. The second row only comes in a bench seating configuration with no option for a set of captain’s chairs. The outer seats have minimal bolstering, which makes for a lot of sliding around. In the way-wayback, there’s hardly enough room for a full-size adult, even if you slide the second row forward. There’s a lack of headroom in the third row, plus a lack of air vents and USB ports. 

3. Multimedia Quirks 

The new multimedia system is not without a few issues. For one, you might really miss the physical knobs on the climate control system. And where there is a knob — for volume — it sits on the passenger side instead of comfortably within the driver’s reach. All of the new screens are also magnets for fingerprints that are especially (annoyingly) visible when the sun hits them. 

4. Gas Mileage Figures 

In this refreshed Q7, fuel economy has dropped significantly. The EPA estimates the 2020 Q7 gets 17/21/18 mpg city/highway/combined — a decline from 2019’s 19/25/21 mpg rating.  What’s more is that you’ll need to pump premium gasoline into this SUV to get the power out of it that Audi advertises, making this drop in mpg that much more noticeable.  

5. Optional Safety Features 

The Q7 has a lot of the safety and driver assistance features you’d expect in a luxury SUV, such as lane departure warning, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately, these systems are optional and wrapped up in packages that will cost you extra. 

6. Mass-Market Rivals 

In terms of value, this luxury SUV may have some competition in the form of mass-market family haulers like the Hyundai Palisade. The Palisade (our Best of 2020 vehicle, by the way) and others feature luxury-grade interior quality and more interior space for occupants and cargo than the Q7 — all at a lower price point. 

 

Transmission 

Drivetrain	AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Type	Automatic
Gears	8

 

 

 

Suspensions/Brakes/Wheels and Tyres 

Front Brakes  and Rear Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension and Rear Suspension	255/60R18
Front Tyre & Rim	255/60R18
Rear Tyre & Rim	255/60R18
Wheels Size	255/60R18
Handbrake	Automatic

Reviews.

• Both front tires at 19,600 miles have tread pealing off the tire. This is occurring across the whole tread of the front tires . From the inside to the outside of both tires. The rear tires look like new. The front tires tread depth indicaters show the tire to be evenly worn across each front tire. Audi said there was a TSB concerning the tire wear of the front tires and I would have to pay for new replacement tires and alignment. There were some sheets of rubber sloughing off the tires as though they being torn from the tires.  
• Audi's main issues usually come from some electric component of the car. Lights, fluid leaks (due to cooling system material degrading over time) and ignition usually come to the forefront in their issues. If you are looking at the Q7 with 70k miles, you may want to have the timing belt checked.