2007 audi Q7 reviews

Audi Q7 3.0 S Line 2007

I have had my Q7 for just under a year and I love it. It is a beast. It does everything I expect of it and more. I love the engine. Under normal driving it is barely heard, but if you put your foot down it produces a wonderful growl and is accompanied by a forceful shove in the back and a purposeful stride towards the horizon. For such a big car it is also relatively nimble once you have adapted your driving style to suit its bulk. Parking isn’t a major problem with the parking systems, finding a big enough space is though. Multistories can be a headache. The cabin is excellent, the seats are wonderful (I especially like the extending seat cushion, it just makes the difference between good and well, wonderful). Every control is where it should be and the tall centre console envelops the driver and brings everything to hand. The bluetooth handsfree phone system is excellent. The satnav is mostly excellent (I like how it integrates with your phone so that you can phone your destination, if it is a point of interest). It occasionally is a bit late and a bit too eager to redirect you, depending on the info it gets from its traffic updates. The Bose sound system is superb. Crank up the volume and enjoy. With all seats in use there is space for six to sit in comfort and seven at a squeeze. Unlike most other seven seaters though there is also space for some luggage behind the third row of seats. I managed to go self catering for a week with three adults and two under fives in child seats, without resorting to using a roof box. With all seats down it is cavernous. The cabin has no rattle or squeaks. If there is a rattle then it won’t be anything belonging to the car but something you have brought in, like a drinks bottle, or a cd box. I bought the car fully aware of its major flaws so I am not going to criticise it for them. Those flaws being its fuel economy (although current models have a much better economy and CO2 rating) and its appetite for tyres. It does eat tyres. If you are prepared for that then it won’t shock you. The only other gripes I have with the car is the headlights seem a bit dull, but that may be due to them not being xenon and my previous car having xenon lights. Also the glove box appears to be designed for storing gloves and not much else.