Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Audi Q7 3.6 quattro ($42,500); 3.6 quattro Premium ($48,350); 4.2 quattro Premium ($58,600)
Engines:	280-hp 3.6-liter V6; 350-hp 4.2-liter V8
Transmissions:	6-speed Tiptronic automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and electronic brake assist, traction control, electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover sensing and tow mode, Hill Descent Control; three-position seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual front air bags, front side seat-mounted torso air bags, three-row side curtain air bags, tire-pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	rear-seat side torso air bags, front and rear park assist, rearview camera, Audi Side Assist blind spot warning system, Audi Lane Assist lane departure warning system
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Bratislava, Slovakia


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Audi Q7 3.6 Premium ($48,350)
Standard equipment:	leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, 12-way power adjustable heated front seats, 40/20/40 split folding second-row seat, 50/50-split folding third-row seat, Audi MMI, wood interior trim, cruise control, AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and 6-disc CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, rearview camera, trip computer, compass and outside temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, front and rear park assist, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping multi-function steering wheel, power windows and locks, heated power exterior mirrors with tilt-down back-up aid, remote keyless entry, alarm/engine immobilizer system, cooled glovebox, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers with heated nozzles, cargo cover, automatic headlights, front and rear fog lights, roof rails, P255/55R18 tires on alloy wheels
Options as tested (MSRP):	Technology package ($3,400) with; 20-inch chrome alloy wheels with summer performance tires ($2,400); Convenience Package ($1,950) with ; panorama sunroof ($1,850); premium Cricket leather ($1000); four-zone automatic climate control ($950); towing package ($550)
Destination charge:	($775)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$61225
Layout:	all-wheel drive
Engine:	3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	280 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	266 @ 2750
Transmission:	6-speed Tiptronic automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	14/20 mpg
Wheelbase:	118.2 in.
Length/width/height:	200.2/78.1/68.4 in.
Track, f/r:	65.0/66.0 in.
Turning circle:	39.4 ft.
Seating capacity:	7
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.5/NA/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	39.0/NA/37.1
Head/hip/leg room, r:	35.6/NA/29.2 in.
Cargo volume:	72.5 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	6600
Suspension, f:	independent, double wishbone with stabilizer bar, air springs
Suspension, r:	independent, four-link with stabilizer bar, air springs
Ground clearance:	8.1 in.
Curb weight:	5126 lbs.
Tires:	P275/45R20
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	25.4 gal.