Search

Audi Q7 road test report

Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 is well constructed and offers a smooth ride. However, it is expensive both to buy and run. Large, daring and authoritative – Audi’s first foray into the SUV market will make quite an impact.

Road Test Reports Says 4 star rating
A front-facing image of the Audi Q7

Print

Image number 2 of the Audi Q7 Image number 3 of the Audi Q7 Image number 4 of the Audi Q7
LEE SAYS

Performance Performance - 4 stars

The Audi Q7 has two petrol engines available, the 3.6-litre V6 and 4.2-litre V8. There are also two diesel engines, the 3.0- and 4.2-litre TDI. The Q7 weighs two-and-a-half tonnes, but all engines provide enough torque to get it moving effortlessly and swiftly. The choice of the engines available is the 3-0-litre diesel. All Q7’s come with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Ride & Handling Ride & Handling - 4 stars

The height of the Q7 can be adjusted thanks to the air suspension – this allows the driver to find the optimal driving position for comfort and visibility. The ride is comfortable, the suspension well-damped and the cornering composed. The only negative is the poor vision out of the rear of the Q7.

Build Quality & Reliability Build Quality & Reliability - 3 stars

The Q7 has a feeling of security about it, it is solid and robust yet still graceful. The interior is well put together but there are signs of cost-cutting apparent, these have been made to enable the Q7 to compete price-wise in its target market. Audi’s reliability is not as good as most people might expect.

Safety & Security Safety & Security - 5 stars

Euro NCAP awarded the Audi Q7 four stars for adult occupation, four stars for child occupation and two stars for pedestrian protection. The Q7 scored maximum points for its performance in the side impact and pole tests. The Q7 was awarded maximum points for the protection it offered both of the child dummies in the frontal and side impacts. Four-wheel drive, electronic stability control, twin front and side airbags plus curtain airbags for all three rows and an alarm come as standard.

Space & Practicality Space & Practicality - 4 stars

The driver and front passenger will travel in comfort with plenty of space. The second row is adjustable and offer useful adaptability but the two seats in the third row will only accommodate younger children. The middle row can also be folded flat to increase the available space from 775-litres up to a colossal 2,035-litres.

Ownership & Value Ownership & Value - 3 stars

In June 2008, the price of a new Q7 starts around the £38,000 mark going up to £46,500 for the higher specification models. The 3.6- and 4.2-litre petrols will fall into insurance groups 17 and 18 respectively. The 3.0-litre and 4.2-litre diesels will fall into insurance groups 16 and 18 respectively. The residual values of all Q7’s will be strong and you can reasonably expect the Q7 to have retained between 49% and 58% of its value after 3 years. Fuel economy is a real concern though, you will be lucky to achieve 18 miles to the gallon.

Submitted: 19/06/2008 10:36:50

4x4s comparison road tests

Audi road tests

  Available on the App Store

Read real opinions: Thousands of consumer reviews on all major car and van models.
Make your voice heard: Submit your own consumer review about the car or van you drive.
Learn more

 Road Test Reports App screenshots

Other people need your help

Your review will help others decide which vehicle to buy. By spending just a little bit of time filling out a review you can share your experiences with other drivers, giving information only owners will talk about, no marketing spiel, just the real thing. We publish all reviews, whether you rate the vehicle high or low. We are impartial. We are independent. We are committed to 100% real reviews. Please give others the benefit of your advice: give them your review.

Your review will be checked for offensive language within the next few days and then put on RoadTestReports.co.uk and all of our partners websites.

Have your say!

Submit your own review

Lease Buy

* Required

^ Back to Top