Audi Q7 - SEVENTH HEAVEN?
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2020
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Audi claims to have rejuvenated its large 7-seat luxury SUV, the Q7. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
Just as the dinosaurs evolved to suit a changing planet, so have large luxury SUVs - Audi's enormous Q7 more than most. Here's a vastly improved version of the second generation model, complete with the brand's latest mild hybrid engine tech. It's a large luxury 7-seat SUV that now works smarter rather than harder and is right back into contention.
Background
Ever since the original version of this Q7 was first launched in 2007, it's been a vehicle that middle-England families have always rather liked but, if truth were told, felt a bit awkward about owning, the MK1 Q7's sheer size, power and weight hardly in keeping with these eco-conscious times. The MK2 model, launched in 2015, improved things, thanks to a lighter platform shared with premium brands like Bentley and Porsche. But this car was still a huge thing.
Now though, with Mild Hybrid engines and the option of Plug-in power, it claims to have a better eco-footprint, enabling you to consider one with a clearer conscience. Which is nice because for many - ourselves included - there remains something tantalisingly tempting about this big Audi. The way it dominates the road as it'll dominate your driveway. You'll want to justify buying one - but will you be able to? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
Audi is offering its latest 48-volt mild hybrid engine technology with the revised version of this second generation Q7. There are two diesel options; there's a 231PS '45 TDI' variant but most buyers will choose the '50 TDI' 286PS diesel powerplant. It's one of Audi's best, creamy smooth, superbly refined and generally torquey, equipped with 600Nm of pulling power. At the top of the range, there's the 435PS SQ7 TDI. Alternatively, there's a 340PS 3.0-litre petrol engine, badged '55 TFSI'. You can also ask your dealer about two petrol Plug-in hybrid models too, the 55 TFSIe, with 375hp and the 60 TFSIe Competition, with 449hp.
Across the range, Audi's worked on the drive dynamics and reckons this improved car is more manoeuvrable, precise and agile in urban traffic and on hairpin bends, particularly in top 'Vorsprung' specification which includes all-wheel-steering as standard. That allows the car to turn into corners quicker and be more manoeuvrable at parking speeds. Adaptive air suspension is now standard across the range. This provides variable ground clearance and better prepares the Audi Q7 with its standard quattro drive for terrain off the beaten track. The relevant offroad mode can be selected via the standard 'Audi drive select' dynamic handling system with its seven profiles. 'Black Edition' and 'Vorsprung' versions are equipped with the slightly tauter adaptive air suspension sport with a lower ride height than the standard air suspension system.
Design and Build
This revised version of the second generation Q7 adopts the large octagon Singleframe grille of its Q8 showroom stablemate, this feature incorporating six upright slates and giving the car a more aggressive look. Matrix LED headlights are now standard and at the rear, a chrome strip now connects the LED tail lamps. Big wheels vary in size between 19 and 21-inches and 11mm of length has been added as part of the re-design. As before, three seating rows are standard.
Inside, the Q7 gains the hi-tech piano black twin-screen haptic feedback control panel we're now used to from the brand's other larger models And the fully-digitalised 'Audi Cockpit' screen you view through the wheel is standard. Versus its direct competitors, the Q7 has a greater interior length as well as more headroom and elbow room in the front and rear. Depending on the position of the rear seat backs, the luggage compartment offers between 865 and 2,050-litres of capacity across a flat load area. An electric tailgate is standard and when the optional 'Comfort and Sound pack' is specified it also brings foot-activated gesture control for even easier opening. Versatility is further increased by the standard 'rear bench seat plus', which adds individual fore/aft movement and backrest angle adjustment for the middle seating row.
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Man, an hour and a half review? now that's thorough!
I have just ordered a 50TDI Q7 Vorsprung, and your comprehensive and honest review has helped immensely. Without doubt, the best Q7 review on UA-cam - well done!
That's amazing! Delighted that we helped with your buying decision 👍
OSV..., the best car reviews online.
Agreed.
Craig 64 you forgot about Autogefühl....
Such an underrated channel.
Incredibly detailed review
Excellent
What a fantastic review, not only helped me decide to buy one of these but also to understand how such an amazing yet complicated vehicle actually works!
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Amazing and detailed review, certainly the best review I’ve ever seen, appreciate your efforts 👍🏻👍🏻
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Great info really helpful for my 2021 Q7 excellent details
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Wow, this has to be the most comprehensive car review I’ve ever watched and certainly the most informative which is great as just about to swap my LR D5 for a Q7 50 BE. Great work 👏👏👏👏
Glad you found the review useful, George! One of our Vehicle Specialists will be happy to get you behind the wheel of a new Q7 and help you find the most affordable solution. Fill-in this quick form and we'll get in touch: bit.ly/39YHCml
Woah what a comprehensive review ! I’m amazed.
Still the best reviews on the internet. Deserves way more subs however. The original Q7 Facelift is the best one they ever made.
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Still waiting for a comparison video of the Q7 with its rivals you have mentioned, no UK channel has done one yet!
This was incredibly helpful. Excellent review
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Fantastic review… love your content. Very polished and informative presentation! This car is definitely going to my shortlist.
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I couldn't find an option of heated steering in any trim level. Also which trim has an option for self parking feature. Please suggest if it is standard?
Muhammad Adeel Ahmed to get self parking i think you need to add the city tour pack when you spec the car, also go for S-line trim
best car review i have ever watched
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Can you specify the exact options on the Q7 S-Line 50 TDI test car in your video. As I cannot find the following options you showed in this video: Extended leather, 22" wheels & the flat bottom steering wheel with the Tour Pack? How was this included on the Q7 S-Line model in your video?
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Although the new interiors are great looking bt still the old Q7(2011-15) was more musculine in looks
A real car review..
I really would love to get a second hand Vorsprung priced at about 45k but its a hell of alot of car..
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Can you pre heat the car with the mobile phone app?
Not on mine.
That would be too obvious and too convenient, so Audi don’t give that facility with the phone app. And if you have heated seats, won’t you want heated steering wheel? But Audi won’t give that with the heated seats (poor guy is wearing gloves in the video as steering would be too cold to hold).
PLEASE REVIEW THE NEW LR DISCOVERY
Thanks for the suggestion, Marcello 👍 We reviewed the LR Discovery Sport last year...here's the link in case you're interested! ua-cam.com/video/3SJQBngPLKo/v-deo.html
One hours review ...🙆🏿♂️
Hi Perry,
We're uploading a shorter version this Wednesday. Switch on notifications so you don't miss it.
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply i still watch the one hour plus reviews ... its well detailed 👍
Best review ever
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It’s some long review .
Hi Arif, if you'd prefer to watch a shorter 8-minute review of this car, this just went live on our channel this morning! Check it out here 👍: ua-cam.com/video/CSqjGkNa8fU/v-deo.html
Well over an hour for a UA-cam video. No thanks.
Hi Gary,
We've got a shorter review being uploaded on the Q7 this Wednesday, so keep an eye out if the hour is too long.
That’ll be better for my short attention span 😀
John Bell 🔚
The q7 is not a big car lol
I'm just going from a e400d premium plus to a Q7 Sline 50 TDI. The Q7 is considerably more expensive than my E400 yet I'm SHOCKED how many extras the Q7 is missing.
My E400 has pretty much every extra the Vorsprung has. The Q7 I am getting has the same extras than the Peugeot van I drive.
Shame I need the Q7, going to miss my e400