Audi Q7 (06 on) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
Last Updated: 11 May 2010
The Q7 may be Audi's first full size 4x4 but like alternatives such as the BMW X5 and Mercedes M-Class it's firmly designed for staying on tarmac rather than tackling harsh terrain. Audi is famous for its quattro four-wheel drive system and has put its expertise to use with the Q7, however it lacks clever off road systems like the Land Rover Discovery. It's a big vehicle though and this translates into superb passenger space and seven-seats as standard while the air suspension ensures supreme comfort. It makes great family transport and it's stylish too - but it's not cheap to buy or run. In mid-2009 it was given a mild facelift while a cleaner 3.0-litre TDI was introduced.
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Equipment

There are three trim levels, standard (available with the 3.0-TDI and 3.6 FSI), SE and S-Line. Standard level equipment includes adaptive air suspension, 18-inch alloys, automatic lights and wipers, a CD player, cruise control, rear parking sensors, automatic folding door mirrors, multi-function steering wheel, front and rear electric windows, dual-zone climate control and aluminium trim. The SE has different 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated front seats, wooden inlays and ambient lighting (to highlight interior details and exit areas). The S line specification adds leather and Alcantara upholstery, 20-inch alloy wheels and visual enhancements including plenty of S-Line badging and black roof headlining. In June 2009 the Q7 was tweaked with a redesigned grille, bumpers and integrated underbody protectors. SE version are enhanced with larger 19-inch wheels and Bluetooth while the top grade S line models get heated front seats along with LED indicators and U-shaped wraparound LED daytime running lights built into the standard xenon headlights. These are optional on SE and standard models.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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