- suv 132,611
- 13,995 high price
- Plainville, CT
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2007 audi q7 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Audi hits a home run with its first suv. introductionluxury suvs have gained widespread popularity in the united states. 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 just that with its sensational q7. while the q7 may be audi's first-ever sport-utility, its strength and refinement suggest that audi has been in this game for years, if not decades. Like other audis, the q7 is a paragon of driving elegance and interior refinement. built upon the same solid architecture shared by the volkswagen's impressive touareg and porsche's high-performance cayenne, the q7 is even nicer to drive than its two corporate cousins, thanks to a more compliant ride and audi's decades of experience with all-wheel-drive systems, which audi calls quattro, or quattro. The q7 is also the longest of the three, and thus is the only 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 any other luxury suv. with a base price of less than $50,000, 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-class. With all-wheel drive, a choice 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. lineupthe 2007 audi q7 line features two engines and two trim levels. Both the 3. 6 and 4. 2 models are available in regular and premium trim. All q7s come with six-speed tiptronic automatic transmissions and quattro all-wheel drive. the 3. 6, available september 2006, is powered by a 3. 6-liter v6 that delivers 280 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. Options for the 4. 2 premium include 20-inch alloy wheels 800); adaptive air suspension 2,600); audi side assist 500); 6600-pound towing package 550); rear side air bags 350); and the seven-passenger seat configuration (no charge). An s-line package 3,800), available on all models except 3. 6, features more aggressively styled lower body moldings, sport front seats, a sport-tuned suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels. The blunt front end features audi's signature bold grille flanked by menacing headlights at the leading edge of the sculpted hood. A heavily stylized front end helps mask the formidable mass of the q7's nose. Fog lights are set into the lower moldings. crisp side-view styling with articulated fenders and an arching roofline also do much to lessen the generous dimensions of the q7. Two stylish, full-length metal rails on the roof provide anchor points for accessory crossbars for securing cargo on the roof. the q7's rear view is dominated by high-mounted, horizontal taillamps with led illumination and fiber-optic/led turn signals. The cut line for the tailgate sweeps outward around the taillamps to become a styling element of its own. lower moldings are rendered in a durable, unpainted, chip-resistant material that is color-keyed to the paint above. With the available s-line appearance package, they are replaced by more aggressively styled lower moldings that are painted to match the body. other notable exterior features that would be particularly appreciable in colder climates include pull-type door handles that are easy to use with gloves, as well as wide-sweeping windshield wipers that, when not in use, rest on an area heated by the interior vents in order to prevent freezing. interioraudi designed the q7 interior with flexibility in mind, with 28 different passenger/cargo arrangements between three available seating configurations. With the conventional 40/20/40 split second-row bench seat, the q7 seats five; add the third-row seat and it'll seat seven. Standard on the 4. 2 premium is a six-passenger arrangement with second-row bucket seats separated by a center console, with the third row bench behind it. Getting in and out of the front or second-row seats is easy thanks to large doors and a reasonably low floor. Accessing the third row is not as easy: the second-row seat slides and folds forward to grant access, but never quite enough for an adult to get back there smoothly. As with most suvs, the third row is best left to the kids. interior trim speaks of high quality, with padded surfaces everywhere one can touch and virtually no hard plastics. Three different kinds of wood are available, as is patterned aluminum trim. The mix of materials conveys a level of luxury that matches, if not exceeds, the q7's price. the q7's gauges are clear and bright with an information display between the speedometer and tachometer which cycles through several menus via buttons on the steering wheel. Redundant navigation messages are also communicated through this display, even when the dashboard screen displays something else, a useful feature. The stalk-mounted cruise controls and the switches for the wipers and lights have a supple, expensive feel. as with the a6 and a8, the q7 combines controls for the stereo, navigation system and other functions into a screen-based system audi calls the multi-media interface (mmi). Designed to reduce the amount of buttons on the dashboard while adding even more features, mmi adds layers of complexity that require a considerable amount of time and practice to operate smoothly. While most of the audio adjustment functions are incorporated into mmi, the controls used most often, such as the volume and seek funct.
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