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Audi Q7

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The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 90% Detailed ratings

Price $58,200 – $73,500 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.1 – 13.5 L/100km

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This is the full-size SUV par excellence for those looking for space and good towing capacity. Its cargo volume increases from 308 to 2,053 litres once the rear bench is lowered. The line-up includes two 3.0L supercharged V6 engines that produce 280 to 333 horsepower. As for the Audi Q7 TDI, it develops 240 horsepower and 407 lbs.-ft. of torque for an average fuel consumption of 7.7 L/100 km on the highway.

Tests and Features

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Top 10 Longest-Running Vehicle Designs in 2025

Not all automakers are in a hurry to redesign their vehicles, especially when demand is still strong. Likewise, not all car shoppers want the latest or most cutting-edge products on the market. With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Mirage , Nissan GT-R , Infiniti Q50 and more, plus a redesign …March 22, 2025

2025 Audi Q7/SQ7 and Q8/SQ8: Sleeker and a Bit More Fun

As previously reported, the Audi Q7 and Q8 —including their sportier SQ7 and SQ8 models—are getting some cosmetic revisions and a technology update but no mechanical changes for the 2025 model year. The Car Guide was invited to Park City, Utah to take a closer look at these refreshed midsize …August 8, 2024

10 Vehicles Built in Unexpected Places

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2020 Audi Q7: Looking Sharp a la Q8

KERRY, Ireland— On the super-tight roads that make up the Ring of Kerry in Ireland, the remains of mirror caps here and there suggest frequent clashes between cars rented by tourists and sightseeing buses. The landscape is breathtaking, but the drive is far from relaxing as you must often steer …August 1, 2019

2017 Audi Q7: An Ego Trip

The new Q7 is becoming a more common sight but even now, after having spent a whole week with Audi’s large luxury SUV, I still get the impression that the show’s over. The first generation Q7 was bold, large, in your face and unmistakingly Audi, yet the new one is …October 27, 2016

2018 Audi SQ7 TDI: The Most Powerful of All Diesel SUVs

As soon as it started up, the 4.0-litre turbo-diesel V8 engine served notice: the muffled rumble of a big ole’ diesel engine said this was not going to be a run-of-the-mill test drive. The second Audi SUVs to receive the “S” designation, the SQ7 TDI is simultaneously dynamic, technically cutting-edge …May 17, 2016

2017 Audi SQ7 TDI: We’re Testing it This Week

The Car Guide is en route to Vosges, France to test the new Audi SQ7 TDI, the most powerful of the Q7 family of SUVs. It’s equipped with a 4.0-litre turbodiesel mill that churns out 435 horsepower and a whopping 664 lb.-ft. of torque. With these figures, it’s the most …May 2, 2016

The 2016 Audi Q7 Drives Itself And Can Even Reverse Your Trailer

When the new 2006 Audi Q7 rolls into showrooms next December, it will become the brand’s most technologically advanced vehicle —light-years ahead of their full-size sedans. It won’t just raise the bar for entertainment and connectivity systems, it will almost be able to drive itself! The adaptive cruise control has …May 29, 2015

2016 Audi Q7: Meet Gen Two

Audi was a little late in jumping onto the luxury SUV bandwagon, only introducing the Q7 in 2007. Luckily for them however, the model was an instant hit! Since then, the Q7 has only been lightly retouched, remaining mostly unchanged over the years. And funny enough, it hardly shows its …May 25, 2015

2016 Audi Q7: We're Driving It This Week

Introduced at the recent Detroit Auto Show, the 2016 Audi Q7 will be rolling into showrooms soon. Audi’s biggest —and most expensive— SUV has just had a facelift and is now in its second generation, after what was quite a long life cycle. This week, the Car Guide is headed …May 15, 2015

Top Ten 2014 Cars in Need of a Refresh

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Next-Gen Audi Q7, All-New Q9 to Debut in 2026

The long-rumoured Audi full-size SUV will finally debut in 2026. Called Q9, it is expected to launch in Europe later that year, but North American customers will most likely have to wait until 2027. Confirmation of this new rival to the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS was provided by Audi's …September 25, 2025

2025 Audi Q7 Gets a Nip and Tuck, Sprints Faster

As Audi prepares to introduce a brand new, range-topping Q9, the largest SUV currently available in the portfolio is getting a refresh. In Canada, the changes will debut for the 2025 model year. To be clear, the Q7 continues to move forward with the second generation that launched for 2016 …January 30, 2024

Audi to Rename Most of its Lineup Amidst EV Transition

The shift to electric vehicles comes with a major transformation of how the auto industry operates while also changing the habits of consumers and drivers. This includes vehicle names. Speaking to German newspaper Heilbronner Stimm a few days ago, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann explained that the current nomenclature will be …March 24, 2023

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Acura MDX

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. There’s plenty of selection when it comes to midsize luxury SUVs, and most competitors offer multiple models including some that are aimed at performance enthusiasts. The Winner Completely redesigned for …July 18, 2022

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Audi Q7 and Q8

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Midsize luxury SUVs are a common sight on Canadian roads. And as is the case with their smaller counterparts, German manufacturers lead the way. After winning our Best Buy awards …April 26, 2021

The Car Guide’s 2020 Best Buys: Audi Q7 and Q8

Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at midsize luxury SUVs . And believe it or not, the four-ring brand comes out on top yet again. After dominating our Sub-compact …April 27, 2020

2020 Audi SQ7 and SQ8 Coming This Spring With 500 Hp

The 2020 model year is a big one for Audi’s large SUVs. We’ve already told you about the changes being made to the Q7 and the addition of the super-sporty RS Q8 , but there’s more on the way. Set to go on sale in late spring, the new 2020 …January 14, 2020

Audi Q7 Refreshed and Electrified for 2020

Once the four-ring brand’s flagship SUV, the Audi Q7 is getting an all-around update for 2020 that will bring it in line with other members of the Q family, most notably the sporty Q8 . Visually, the refreshed Audi Q7 features a heavily redesigned front fascia that includes a large, …June 26, 2019

The Car Guide’s 2019 Best Buys: Audi Q7 and Q8

The midsize luxury SUV segment is filled with models that serve up performance, opulence and style, to the point where it’s hard for consumers to make a sound purchase decision. The Car Guide makes the process easier with its annual Best Buys in this market segment, in addition to all …March 26, 2019

Audi Q7, The Car Guide’s Best New Utility Vehicle of the Year

Each year, the writers of our annual Guide de l’auto buyer’s guide vote to determine the best new car and new utility vehicle of the year. We’re holding our trophy awards ceremony today in Toronto, where most automotive manufacturers’ headquarters are based. This year, the Audi Q7 stood out and …November 24, 2016

A 2.0-litre engine for the 2017 Audi Q7

Is seems as though the North-American market is finally warming up to a wider range of engine choices in their cars and trucks. Emissions regulations, the price of fuel and the consumer’s change of heart about getting the most powerful vehicle money can buy are creating a need or desire …October 19, 2016

Audi SQ7 TDI: All the Torque, All the Time

In Audi-speak, the letter S means performance: whether it's the S3 or the S8 - or whatever the number, really - each one features powerful engines and impressive performance numbers. Instead of launching the newest member of this family amongst the rest of the new products at the Geneva Auto …March 4, 2016

Videos

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MOTORING TV: Luxury Crossover of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Luxury Crossover category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro

Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro Premier at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.

Our test drive of the 2012 Audi Q7

Our test drive of the 2012 Audi Q7

The Car Guide rating 90%

Pros

quattro AWD fit for a king
Diesel engine good on fuel
Excellent road holding
Luxurious and comfortable interior
Automatic transmission with gears

Cons

Expensive options
Cumbersome size
High fuel consumption (gas engine)
Hefty price tag
Some controls too complicated

Driving	9/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	9/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	10/10
Comfort	9/10

What's new in 2014

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