The third-generation Q7, Audi's large family SUV with up to seven seats, sold in the UK at launch with a mild-hybrid 3.0-litre V6 diesel and quattro, suited to families who need seven seats and heavy towing.
Reviewers agree the new Q7 is spacious, practical and comfortable, with a quiet, relaxed drive and tidy handling for its size. The main complaints are that most controls, including the climate fan, now sit in the touchscreen, and that only a diesel is offered at launch; Carwow noted some creaky plastics and Parkers found it a little thirsty.
3.0-litre V6 TDI with MHEV plus (299 PS, up to 18 kW extra from a powertrain generator); bhp converted from Audi's PS figure; Audi also offers a 245 PS version in some markets
Torque
630 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed tiptronic
Drive
quattro four-wheel drive
Range and charging
Economy (WLTP)
38.2 mpg
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 35.7–38.2 mpg, depending on trim
CO2 emissions
194–208 g/km, WLTP combined
Practicality
Body
SUV
Seats
7
Boot
722 litres
Length
5,065 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Weight
From 2,425 kg
Boot
Seven-seater: 722 litres behind the second row, 1,980 litres behind the front seats (Audi UK also lists 581 litres); five-seater (other markets): 806 litres, 2,075 litres with the rear seats folded
Towing
3,500 kg braked
Size
5,065 mm long, 2,010 mm wide, 1,820 mm high (Audi Germany configurator); Audi UK lists 5,056 mm long and 2,205 mm wide; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure
Tech and safety
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise assist, emergency assist, reversing assist, park assist plus and surround-view cameras available
Pros and cons
Pros
+Tows up to 3,500 kg braked
+Seven seats, with 722 litres behind the second row and 1,980 litres behind the front seats
+V6 TDI with MHEV plus returns up to 38.2 mpg (WLTP combined)
