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Audi hits a home run with its first SUV.
2007 Q7 Review Summary & Specifications
The new Audi Q7 represent a winning combination of comfort, style and space. With Audi luxury made even more enjoyable by a taller roof and a more commanding view of the road ahead, the Q7 has an interior package that will be an excellent match for today's luxury SUV customer.New Car Test Drive correspondent Steve Siler filed this report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Steve Siler |
| Model Lineup | Audi Q7 3.6; 3.6 Premium; 4.2 ($49,900); 4.2 Premium ($59,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 280-hp 3.0-liter V6; 350-hp 4.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and electronic brake assist, electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover sensing and tow mode, 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 monitors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear-seat side torso air bags |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-822-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 49900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Audi Q7 4.2 Premium ($59,900) |
| Standard Equipment | four-zone climate control, premium Cricket leather upholstery, six-passenger seating configuration, fold-flat third-row bench seat, navigation system, power windows, power locks, 14-speaker Bose audio system with AM/FM/6CD/SAT, panorama sunroof, keyless engine starting, XM Satellite Radio, rear backup camera and voice activated controls, leather-wrapped power tilting/telescoping multi-function steering wheel, heated steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, side and rear sunshades, fog lamps, headlight washers, 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 720 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 20-inch alloy wheels ($800); Adaptive Air Suspension ($2,600); Audi Side Assist ($500); Rear Side Airbags ($350) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 64150 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 350 @ 6800 |
| Torque | 325 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 118.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.2/78.1/68.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/NA/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/NA/37.1 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.6/NA/29.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 88.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone with stabilizer bar, air springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link with stabilizer bar, air springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 |
| Curb Weight | 5467 |
| Stock Tires | P255/55HR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 |
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