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2007 Audi Q7 Reviews

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Introduction

Luxury SUVs have gained widespread popularity in the Usa. However, until now, Audi has not had an offering in this segment of the market, leaving a gaping hole in its model lineup. But as the saying goes: arrive late, dress well. And Audi has done but that with its sensational Q7.

While the Q7 may be Audi's first-ever sport-utility, its strength and refinement propose that Audi has been in this game for years, if not decades. As such, the Q7 represents a fresh and beautifully rendered newcomer to the luxury SUV segment. Like other Audis, the Q7 is a paragon of driving elegance and interior refinement.

Congenital upon the same solid architecture shared by the Volkswagen'due south impressive Touareg and Porsche's high-functioning Cayenne, the Q7 is even nicer to drive than its two corporate cousins, thanks to a more compliant ride and Audi'southward decades of experience with all-bike-bulldoze systems, which Audi calls Quattro, or quattro. The Q7 is as well the longest of the three, and thus is the simply one to offer three-row seating. Audi also has equipped the Q7 with many luxury and convenience features not found on the Touareg and Cayenne, including a few not found on whatever other luxury SUV.

With a base price of less than $fifty,000, the Q7 is priced close to others in the luxury SUV segment, which also includes the Cadillac SRX, Lexus GX 470, and Mercedes-Benz M-Grade. With all-wheel drive, a option of powerful V6 and V8 engines and arguably the classiest interior in the segment, the Q7 deserves serious consideration when shopping for a luxury SUV.

Lineup

The 2007 Audi Q7 line features 2 engines and two trim levels. Both the 3.6 and 4.2 models are available in regular and Premium trim. All Q7s come with 6-speed Tiptronic automated transmissions and quattro all-wheel bulldoze.

The iii.six, bachelor September 2006, is powered past a 3.half dozen-liter V6 that delivers 280 horsepower and 265 pound-anxiety of torque. It comes standard with five-rider seating, cloth upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate command, a x-manner power driver's seat, Audi MMI, cruise control, AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers, a manual tilt/telescoping multi-part steering wheel, power windows and locks, keyless entry, black roof rails, fog lights, alarm/engine immobilizer system, and 18-inch wheels.

Options include panorama sunroof ($1,850), leather upholstery, 7-passenger seating, heated front and rear seats and XM or Sirius satellite radio, privacy glass, auto-dimming rearview mirror, light/pelting sensor, and brushed aluminum trim.

Premium trim adds leather upholstery, 10-way power front rider with heating feature and commuter seat memory, heated front and rear seats, wider wheels and tires, aluminum roof runway, Bi-Xenon headlamps, genuine forest and aluminum trim, AM/FM/6CD audio system with fourteen Bose speakers, privacy glass, automobile-dimming rearview mirror, light/rain sensor, an interior low-cal parcel, and a cargo area cover.

Options for the 3.6 Premium include premium Cricket leather, driver's seat retentiveness, six-passenger seat configuration, automatic rear climate control, DVD-based navigation, Rear Parktronic with rear-view camera, Audi Side Assistance, Adaptive Cruise Control, power tailgate, Bluetooth connectivity, Homelink, vocalization-activated controls, adaptive front lighting, dual-tone sills/bumpers, keyless engine starting, 20-inch wheels, and a 6,600-pound tow packet.

The 4.2 ($49,900) is powered past a iv.2-liter V8 that produces 350 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. In add-on to the standard equipment found on the three.6 Premium, the 4.two features a leather-wrapped power tilting/telescoping multi-office steering cycle, Bluetooth connectivity, side and rear sunshades and a fold-flat third-row bench seat.

Options for the 4.2 include premium leather upholstery ($one,000); six-passenger seat configuration ($one,200); 4-zone climate control ($950); navigation system ($1,800); the Technology package ($2,400), which includes rear backup camera, Audi Side Assist, keyless engine starting and vocalism activated controls; a cold atmospheric condition package ($850) that includes heated front end and rear seats and a heated steering wheel; panorama sunroof ($1,850); Sirius or XM satellite radio ($550); a 6600-pound towing packet ($550); Trunk necktie-down system ($250); rear side air bags ($350); 19-inch blend wheels ($800); 20-inch alloy wheels ($one,600).

The 4.2 Premium ($59,900) adds nineteen-inch alloy wheels, headlight washers, heated steering wheel, premium Cricket leather, panorama sunroof, rear climate control, the six-passenger seating configuration, keyless engine starting, the navigation system, Sirius or XM radio, rear backup photographic camera and voice activated controls. Options for the 4.2 Premium include 20-inch alloy wheels ($800); Adaptive Air Suspension ($2,600); Audi Side Aid ($500); 6600-pound towing package ($550); rear side air bags ($350); and the 7-rider seat configuration (no accuse). An S-Line package ($3,800), available on all models except three.half dozen, features more aggressively styled lower body moldings, sport front seats, a sport-tuned suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels. Southward-Line models are not available with the Adaptive Air Break.

Safety features on all Q7 models include anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and an electronic stability program with rollover sensing and a tow mode. Passive safe features include front end seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual forepart air bags, front side seat-mounted torso air numberless, side curtain air bag.