Audi Q7 Review 2026
Audi Q7 At A Glance
Quiet, comfy and beautifully finished. More space than a NASA mission. Ultimate in family runabouts.
Huge size makes most parking spaces feel small. Blindingly expensive to buy. Quite an old new car nowadays.
Insurance Groups are between 35–50
On average it achieves 69% of the official MPG figure
It’s hard to think of a better all-rounder for a large family car buyer than the Audi Q7. The huge, family-friendly cabin is stuffed with luxury equipment, all of it easy to fathom, it has seven seats and the quality is impeccable from top to bottom. But you do need deep pockets before you can call one your own. Find out if it's worth the money with our full Audi Q7 review.
Regardless of which engine, trim and options you choose, the Audi Q7 is everything you want a luxury family car to be. It’s comfortable, utterly quiet and — if this matters to you in your 2.5-tonne SUV — surprisingly agile.
It’s also not cheap by any means, but it’s very competitive in price and running costs against the usual competition. So, what is the Q7 up against? From the other big German brands, its pitted toe-to-toe with the BMW X7 as well as the Mercedes GLS, all three of which are visually ostentatious.
If you fancy your upmarket seven-seater SUV in a less brash flavour, we would suggest you take a close look at both the Land Rover Discovery and the Volvo XC90. Despite being on sale for over a decade old now, we rate the Audi as the best all-rounder among these brutes.
It’s been updated a couple of times in 2019 and again in 2024, but in car years it's way past standard retirement age. Like Cristiano Ronaldo, there’s no sense that the Q7’s anything other than an elite competitor.
Its balance of qualities make it great. Of the aforementioned rivals, the Land Rover is better off-road, the Mercedes has a greater sense of luxury, the BMW is more agile and the XC90 more... Scandinavian. But the Q7 is fantastic in every way, with no obvious weaknesses. Saying that, if you do need to go off-road regularly, for whatever reason, the Discovery is leagues ahead of it.
We’d also suggest that the Q7's decade-old cabin is still one of the best Audi has ever made. In fact, there’s an argument that its more recent interiors, as found in the latest Audi A6 for example, aren’t necessarily better or as special, just... different. Whatever your view on that, the Q7 is undeniably a brilliant family car.
It’s among the roomiest cars of this type, with generous space surrounding each of its seven seats, and a boot that’s passable with all seven seats in place, or just plain enormous when they’re folded down. Which they do very easily at the touch of a button.
It also drives like a luxury car, whatever sort of road it’s on. The body control is impeccable thanks to standard-fit air suspension, even when it’s riding on massive wheels — the S Line's 20-inchers are the smallest standard fare these days — while the engines are quieter than Boris Johnson’s barber.
Those factors, combined with the sky-high driving position and smooth automatic gearbox, makes driving the Audi Q7 the most relaxing thing this side of a sound bath.
The engines offer an impressive blend of performance, economy, refinement and — viewed through a 2026 lens — retro charm. There’s a plug-in hybrid option to entice the company car squad — but there’s also the 4.0-litre, 507PS Audi SQ7 at the opposite end. In between is a 3.0-litre petrol and a pair of diesels — remember those?
The PHEV means you can run a Q7 as work wheels without feeling too guilty and the diesels mean that it’s actually not a catastrophic financial decision for a private buyer. Albeit, the monthly payments are not going to be cheap for a car that begins north of £72,000 and can cost well over £120,000 when you've ticked various optional extras. It’s very well equipped, of course, meaning that you don’t really need to venture above S Line specification for a feel-good Q7.
But a diesel-engined Audi Q7 as a do-it-all family car in this day and age? Yes please. It’s not perfect — the touchscreen multimedia system can be fiddly, mostly because of the haptic feedback built into it, which Audi doesn’t do anymore, plus the throttle calibration makes it feel hesitant when pulling away and jerky at low speeds.
Other than that though, what an accomplished family car.
Audi Q7 TFSI e: Range and charging times
| Audi Q7 TFSI e (2025 onwards) | 48-50 miles |
There's only a modest variance between the official Combined cycle driving range figures across the Audi Q7 TFSI e range. S Line and Black Edition versions can manage up to 50 miles of electric-only driving, with the Vorsprung derivative only marginally behind at a best of 49 miles.
The latest plug-in hybrid Q7s have a 22kWh usable capacity battery, which is capable of a maximum AC charge rate of 7.4kW, which is about the same as most domestic wallbox chargers can deliver. That enables a flat-to-full recharge to be completed in 3 hours 45 minutes. Note that the Q7 doesn't support DC rapid charging.
Also note that plug-in hybrid Q7s are limited to a five-seater interior layout due to the positioning of its high-voltage battery.
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Audi Q7 handling and engines
- Engines range from 3.0 TDI 218 to 4.0 TFSI 507 quattro
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 20–58 mpg
Audi Q7 2026: Handling and ride quality
The evolution of the Audi Q7 means that if you buy an early version of this generation (2015-2019), it could be on conventional coil spring suspension and have over-firm ride quality. Audi sorted out that problem by giving every subsequent version air suspension, which makes the Q7 feel less sporty and more like the SUV-shaped luxury car that most buyers actually wanted. It’s really strong on comfort now, especially in literal Comfort mode, which softens the suspension.
In any mode, the suspension absorbs bumps of all shapes and sizes almost imperceptibly, making this one of the most soothing, cosseting cars on sale. In Comfort mode the Q7 offers a near perfect blend of smooth ride and tight body control. Some big SUVs — the full-size Range Rover, for instance — have a floaty quality that make them feel luxurious, but it also comes with a sense of vagueness and a roly-poly character that drivers — and passengers — don’t like.
Similarly, the steering weight is a little on the heavier side compared with other luxury SUVs, which can be so light as to completely lack feel. It’s a lot more composed and fun-to-drive than it really should be, given its size and shape. It has huge grip levels and uncannily strong control over body movements.
Black Edition and Vorsprung versions also have air suspension, but lowered by 15mm. As a result, the ride isn’t quite so effortlessly plush as it is with S Line derivatives, but it’s still more comfortable than most other cars of this type.
Audi Q7 2026: Engines
There are now five choices of engines available for the entire Audi Q7 range, including two diesels — a proper rarity these days, but in this sort of car they make perfect sense. By 'this sort of car' we mean a two-tonne-plus SUV carrying up to seven people, meaning torque — the key quality of a diesel engine — is of utmost importance.
All Q7s come with quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Both TDI diesel choices use a 3.0-litre engine — one with 231PS and 500NM of torque, the other with 286PS and 600Nm. Both do the same sort of job, in the sense that they’re quick enough without being frightening with masses of pulling power. For our money the cheaper TDI is enough TDI for your Q7, completing the 0-62mph dash in 7.1 seconds, versus 6.1 seconds for its more powerful twin to do the same.
A combination of a 3.0-litre petrol engine and electric motor propels the TFSI e plug-in hybrid. Together they summon 394PS and 460Nm of torque for a 5.7-second 0-62mph time. The same engine's found in the TFSI petrol where it produces 340PS yet curiously with more torque at 500Nm. Shorn of its PHEV system, it's quicker from a standstill to 62mph at 5.6 seconds.
That leaves the Audi SQ7 and its 4.0-litre V8 churning out 507PS and 770Nm of torque. Consider it weighs upwards of 2265kg and then look again at its 4.1-second 0-62mph time. If you’re that bothered about going quickly in straight line, you might as well get a Tesla.
Audi Q7 2026: Safety
People tend to buy this sort of car for that high-set feeling of safety. The 'king of the road' thing. This has that in spades. But on a more tangible, statistical level, the Audi Q7 scored the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests in 2019. It’s an expired result now due to more stringent testing methods introduced since.
Of the standard safety features fitted to the Q7 are LED lights front and rear, airbags all the way around the cabin, automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning and no fewer than six Isofix child seat mounting points.
The roster doesn’t change too much as you move up the range, either, although the Vorsprung version does get a head-up display and a vast suite of autonomous driver assistance systems that’ll pretty much drive the car for you under certain circumstances.
Audi Q7 2026: Towing
SUVs are always popular with the towing community, with the Audi Q7 being one of the best thank to its vast weight and quattro all-wheel drive. All versions, including the PHEVs and SQ7, can pull braked trailers up to 3500kg — that's the maximum legal limit.
Audi offers a factory fit towing package that includes an electronically retractable tow bar, so when you're not hauling the rear of your Q7 will look neat and tidy.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 TDI 218 | 49 mpg | 7.3 s | 150 g/km |
| 3.0 TDI 258 e-tron | - | 6.2 s | 50 g/km |
| 3.0 TDI 272 | 44–48 mpg | 6.5 s | 153–168 g/km |
| 4.0 TFSI 507 quattro | - | 4.1 s | 282–283 g/km |
| 45 TDI | 40–42 mpg | 7.1–7.3 s | 178–217 g/km |
| 50 TDI | 41–42 mpg | 6.1–6.5 s | 177–217 g/km |
| 55 TFSI | - | 5.6–5.9 s | 205–245 g/km |
| 55 TFSIe | - | 5.7–5.9 s | 72 g/km |
| 60 TFSIe | - | 5.4 s | 67 g/km |
| SQ7 | 37–39 mpg | 4.8–4.9 s | 190–200 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Audi Q7
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
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Average performance
69%
Real MPG
20–58 mpg
MPGs submitted
176
Audi Q7 interior
- Boot space is 235–2075 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5052–5096 mm |
| Width | 2212 mm |
| Height | 1740–1741 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2994–3002 mm |
Audi Q7 2026: Practicality
On a basic level, the Audi Q7 is massive enough to have space inside for seven seats — at least it is if you don't go for the plug-in hybrids, as they're limited to five. That’s not especially novel and it does, of course, mean that parking the thing can a nightmare in difficult to access places. But at least five adults will be properly comfortable in there, less so the poorer relations in the rearmost pair of seats. As always in SUVs like this, those sat in the boot don’t have a massive amount of surrounding space.
That said, the very back seats are some of the most spacious for a car of this type, so they can be more than just for occasional use — the Q7 is one of the better choices this side of a van-based MPV. Each one of the middle-row chairs slides and reclines independently, while the outer ones tip and tumble far enough out of the way to allow relatively easy access to the third row.
With seven seats in place, there’s more boot space than in many rivals, enough for a few shopping bags, Audi quotes 295 litres, or about the same as you'll find in the tail of a typical small hatchback.
The rearmost chairs drop flush with the floor to give you a massive boot in regular five-seat mode at a capacious 780 litres, although the TFSI e plug-in hybrid is significantly smaller at 563 litres. The middle row seats also fold flat into the floor, leaving you with an extended load bay that’s long and convenient when you need van-like cargo carrying space. In this guise the Q7's boot expands to 1908 litres for all versions barring the PHEVs which are restricted to 1863 litres.
Audi Q7 2026: Quality and finish
The Audi Q7 absolutely smashes it when it comes to quality. All of the materials on view, whether they’re dense soft-surfaced plastics, glossy veneers, stitched leather or genuine metal trims, are extremely high-grade. They’re also blended thoughtfully and tastefully to deliver a sense of effortless class.
You have to delve very deep into the lower reaches of the cabin before you find a single panel of a material quality that doesn’t measure up to the high standards of the rest. Even then, the differences are tiny.
The precision and solidity with which everything is bolted together, plus the slick, deftly-damped way all the switches and controls work, also provide a level of sophistication that is unsurpassed by any of the Q7’s rivals, including bigger, pricier ones such as the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS.
Our only real criticism is the haptic setup of the infotainment package.
Audi Q7 2026: Infotainment
The Audi Q7’s dashboard and infotainment system changed completely as part of the range's 2019 facelift, transforming the entire feel of the interior in a way that you don’t normally see with a mid-life update.
It was tweaked again in 2024, making apps such as Spotify integral to the multimedia system as well as revising the menus to make them even more intuitive. It was always very easy to operate though, mainly because the twin screens have so much pixel space that there’s room for plenty of icons.
The climate controls are permanently housed on the lower screen, which is useful, although by making the screen 'clicky' it actually feels unresponsive. It’s mildly vexing and less satisfying overall than physical buttons and switches. We would also like the shortcut icons on the upper screen to be a little bigger, but hey, at least there’s a lovely knob for the stereo volume, traditional style.
Audi’s digital instrument panel is also one of the brightest, clearest and best driver displays in the business.
Audi Q7 value for money
Audi Q7 2026: Prices
The fact that the Audi Q7 has been around for decade gives us an inflation yardstick that’s quite depressing.
In 2015 it cost £50,340 for the least expensive Q7, whereas today's equivalent is £72,280. But hey, that’s life. If it makes you feel any better, 2015’s entry-level specification was SE, which no longer exists, plus it had less power to boot. Dearest of them all is the Audi SQ7 Vorsprung at £117,645.
Today, the Q7 sits at the premium end of the spectrum. That’s way less than the Mercedes GLS starting at £110,800 but chunkily more than both the Land Rover Discovery at £63,775 and the Volvo XC90 at £66,150.
Or if you want a curveball, the seven-seat, fully electric, more spacious Hyundai Ioniq 9 could be yours for £64,995.
Happily, everyone loves an Audi, so strong residual values help keep monthly payments down for finance customers, assuming you keep the spec sensible. A six-figure SQ7 will have tanked in value by trade-in time, and you’ll lose most of the extra 20-odd grand you’ve spent upgrading to a Vorsprung specification version, too.
Audi Q7 2026: Running Costs
Diesel engines make the most sense for private buyers running an Audi Q7, because they're very fuel efficient in the real-world. In fact, according to our read-supplied Real MPG figures, the newer diesel-engined Q7s typically average more than their officially quoted test figures.
Based on those WLTP lab tests, on the Combined cycle the Q7 TDI quattro 231PS has a best of 35.7mpg, the 286PS version being fractionally behind at 35.6mpg, while the petrol-engined TFSI quattro 340PS is rated at 27.6mpg. For a ginormous, seven-seat SUV with quattro all-wheel drive, those numbers aren't too bad. Thirstiest is the SQ7, thanks to its 4.0-litre V8 engine, with an official claim of 23.5mpg.
Those WLTP tests skew the results of plug-in hybrids because the test is based on starting the journey with a fully charged battery. In the real world that means you could potentially drive everywhere without the engine using any fuel at all if it's all within the range of the batteries, but when it isn't expect it to be much thirstier. Recently, more realistic figures are quoted, but the Q7 TFSI e 394PS's best figure of 73.2mpg will still be difficult to match for most buyers.
The PHEVs will be more appealing to company car drivers thanks to their more favourable Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) taxation banding, but they're no super-low. Will all other Q7s are in the 37% band, the least-costly TFSI e model is 23% for 2026-27. Better, but remember an electric SUV of the same size is just 4% for 2026-27
Insurance groups typically start in group 41 on the 1-50 scale, and climb into the high-40s for more powerful or higher-spec versions. Not cheap, then, but about what you’d expect for a car like this.
Audi continues to offer its standard three-year warranty, with unlimited mileage for the first two years and the third year capped at 60,000 miles. Service plans are widely available and worth considering, especially on the PHEV if you want predictable monthly costs.
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Three trims are available across the core of the Audi Q7 line-up — S Line, Black Edition and Vorsprung. Slightly confusingly, the fastest SQ7 is available in Black Edition and Vorsprung forms but with some equipment differences.
Standard equipment for the Audi Q7 S Line includes:
- 20-inch 5-spoke turbine alloy wheels
- quattro all-wheel drive
- Adaptive air suspension
- Matrix LED headlights with dynamic indicators
- LED rear lights Plus
- Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors with auto-dimming glass and memory function
- Electrically operated tailgate
- Dark-tinted rear privacy glass
- Aluminium window trim
- Aluminium roof rails
- Front, side and rear parking sensors
- 360-degree parking camera system
- 12.3-inch LCD Audi Virtual Cockpit driver's display screen
- 10.1-inch MMI touch multimedia screen
- DAB radio
- Audi Connect Navigation and Infotainment Services
- Integrated Amazon Alexa
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
- 10-speaker Audi sound system
- Electrically adjustable and heated front Sport seats with memory function for driver's side
- 7-seater layout — not TFSI e versions
- Valcona leather upholstery with embossed S logo
- Leather-wrapped, multifunction, three-spoke steering wheel
- Brushed aluminium interior inlays
- Stainless steel pedals and left footrest — not TFSI e versions
- Illuminated door sills with S logo
- 2-zone climate control system — TDI and TFSI versions
- 3-zone climate control system — TFSI e versions
- LED interior ambient lighting
- Frameless auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
- Adaptive cruise control
- Hill hold assist
- Audi drive select with up to seven driving modes — Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Additional features for the Audi Q7 Black Edition include:
- 21-inch Audi Sport 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels in Silk Matt Grey
- Adaptive air Sport suspension
- Black exterior styling package plus with Anthracite Grey Audi logos
- Black exhaust pipe finishers
- Black roof rails
- Leather-wrapped, multifunction, flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel
- Oak Grey interior inlays
Further equipment specifically for the Audi SQ7 Black Edition includes:
- 22-inch Audi Sport 5-V-spoke star alloy wheels in Anthracite Black with high-sheen finish
- Brake calipers in Black with S logo
- All-wheel steering
- Headlight washers
- Audi Beam LED groundlighting integrated into the door mirror housings projecting S logo
- Head-up Display
- 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System
- Electrically adjustable and heated front Super Sport seats with memory function for driver's side
- Upper interior elements with contrast stitching
- 4-zone Deluxe climate control system
- Multicoloured extended LED interior ambient lighting
Extra kit for the Audi Q7 Vorsprung over the Q7 Black Edition comprises:
- 22-inch Audi Sport multi-spoke S alloy wheels in Black Metallic with gloss-turned finish
- All-wheel steering
- HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi Laser Light, dynamic indicators and headlight washers
- Digital OLED rear lights
- Power-assisted door closure
- Carbon fibre door mirror housings
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System
- Electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front Super Sport seats with massage function and memory function
- Heated outer second-row seats
- Electrically adjustable steering wheel
- Extended leather pack
- Black Dinamica faux suede headlining
- 3-zone climate control system — TFSI e versions
- 4-zone Deluxe climate control system — TDI and TFSI versions
- Sunblinds for rear side windows
- Multicoloured extended LED interior ambient lighting
Topping the overall range, the Audi SQ7 Vorsprung also features:
- quattro Sport differential
- Active Roll Stabilization
- Audi Beam LED groundlighting integrated into the door mirror housings projecting S logo
- Carbon Vector interior inlays
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5052–5096 mm |
| Width | 2212 mm |
| Height | 1740–1741 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2994–3002 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 2060–2450 kg |
| Boot Space | 235–2075 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 9300–18000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £65,870–£108,220 |
| Insurance Groups | 35–50 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–M |
| Official MPG | 37.2–156.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
On sale until July 2025
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Launch Edition 50 TDi V6 286 Quattro Tip 48v MHEV S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £81,025 | - | 6.1 s |
| Launch Edition 55 TFSi V6 340 Quattro Tip S Tronic 5dr | - | - | 5.6 s |
| Launch Edition 55 TFSie V6 394 Quattro 22kWh Tip S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £97,980 | - | 5.7 s |
On sale until May 2024
On sale until January 2024
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Suv 45 TDI 231 Quattro Sport Comfort+Sound Pack Tiptronic 5dr | £58,205 | 40.4 mpg | 7.3 s |
| Suv 50 TDI 286 Quattro Sport Tiptronic 5dr | £59,350 | 41.5 mpg | 6.5 s |
| Suv 55 TFSI Quattro Sport Comfort+Sound Pack Tiptronic 5dr | £64,345 | - | 5.9 s |
On sale until April 2023
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Black Edition 55 TFSie 381 17.9kWh Quattro Tiptronic S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £73,630 | - | 5.9 s |
| S Line 55 TFSie 381 17.9kWh Quattro Tiptronic S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £70,430 | - | 5.9 s |
| Sport 55 TFSie 381 17.9kWh Quattro Tiptronic S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £67,280 | - | 5.9 s |
| Vorsprung 55 TFSie 381 17.9kWh Quattro Tiptronic S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £89,930 | - | 5.9 s |
On sale until June 2022
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Competition 60 TFSie 462 17.9kWh Quattro Tiptronic S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £82,360 | - | 5.4 s |
| Competition Vorsprung 60 TFSie 462 17.9kWh Quattro Tiptronic S Tronic Start/Stop 5dr | £98,660 | - | 5.4 s |
On sale until December 2020
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| SSuv 4.0 TDI 435 Quattro Tiptronic 5dr | £76,360 | 37.7 mpg | 4.8 s |
| SSuv 4.0 TDI 435 Quattro Vorspung Tiptronic 5dr | £95,060 | 37.2 mpg | 4.8 s |
On sale until June 2020
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Suv 45 TDI 231 Quattro S Line Tiptronic 5dr | £56,745 | 41.5 mpg | 7.3 s |
| Suv 45 TDI 231 Quattro Sport Tiptronic 5dr | £53,250 | 41.5 mpg | 7.3 s |
| Suv 50 TDI 286 Quattro Black Edition Tiptronic 5dr | £67,295 | 41.5 mpg | 6.3 s |
| Suv 50 TDI 286 Quattro S Line Tiptronic 5dr | £59,295 | 41.5 mpg | 6.3 s |
| Suv 50 TDI 286 Quattro Vorsprung Tiptronic 5dr | £80,095 | 41.5 mpg | 6.3 s |
On sale until July 2019
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| SSuv 4.0 TDI 435 Quattro Tiptronic 5dr | £74,385 | 39.2 mpg | 4.9 s |
| SSuv 4.0 TDI 435 Quattro Vorspung Tiptronic 5dr | £89,905 | 37.2 mpg | 4.9 s |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 258 Quattro e-tron Tiptronic 5dr | £67,550 | - | 6.2 s |
On sale until November 2018
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 218 Quattro S Line Tiptronic 5dr | £54,920 | 48.7 mpg | 7.3 s |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 218 Quattro SE Tiptronic 5dr | £51,425 | 48.7 mpg | 7.3 s |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 272 Quattro Black Edition Tiptronic 5dr | £65,785 | 44.1 mpg | 6.5 s |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 272 Quattro S Line Tiptronic 5dr | £57,785 | 47.1 mpg | 6.5 s |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 272 Quattro SE Tiptronic 5dr | £52,910 | 47.1 mpg | 6.5 s |
| Suv 3.0 TDI 272 Quattro Vorsprung Tiptronic 5dr | £79,285 | 44.1 mpg | 6.5 s |
On sale until October 2015
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 3.0 TDi 218 Quattro S Line Auto 5dr | £51,250 | 48.7 mpg | 7.3 s |
| 3.0 TDi 218 Quattro SE Auto 5dr | £47,755 | 48.7 mpg | 7.3 s |
| 3.0 TDi 272 Quattro S Line Auto 5dr | £53,825 | 47.9 mpg | 6.5 s |
| 3.0 TDi 272 Quattro SE Auto 5dr | £50,340 | 47.9 mpg | 6.5 s |
Model History
- December 2014: New Audi Q7 revealed
- March 2015: Orders taken for 2015 Audi Q7
- August 2015: New engine for Q7 introduced
- March 2016: Audi SQ7 4.0 TDI V8 announced
- October 2017: Audi Q7 Vorsprung and Q7 Black Edition launched
- June 2019: Audi Q7 receives cosmetic updates and new engines
- July 2019: Audi SQ7 TDI announced
- July 2020: Audi SQ7 now powered by petrol
- February 2024: Audi launches facelifted Q7
- April 2024: Upgraded Audi Q7 55 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid arrives
December 2014
New Audi Q7 revealed
Smaller outside. Bigger inside. 37 millimetres shorter and 15 millimetres narrower than previous Q7 while virtually the same height. Yet extra 21 millimetres between the first and second rows of seats, and head room increased by up to 41 millimetres.
UK models powered exclusively by 3.0 TDI engine at launch with less powerful 218PS, lower CO2 3.0 TDI following in late 2015.
3.0 TDI has a kerb weight of 1,995 kilograms, making it lighter than the Mercedes Benz GL. First phase of UK-bound Q7 models powered by the latest incarnation of the 3.0 TDI engine with 272PS, providing 0 to 62mph in 6.3 seconds. Q7 diesel V6 certified at up to 47.8mpg and 153g/km CO2.
The Audi Q7 e‑tron quattro, which comes soon after, is the first plug in hybrid from Audi with a diesel engine. 373PS of system output and a system torque of 700 Nm (516.3 lb‑ft). Also first diesel plug‑in hybrid with quattro all‑wheel drive in premium SUV segment. Up to theoretical 166.1mpg, which corresponds to less than 50 grams of CO2 per kilometre. A full battery charge takes it 35 miles.
In S line specification - which will be the even more comprehensively equipped alternative to the entry level SE trim in the UK - the bumpers, the air inlets, the side sills, the roof spoiler and the diffuser feature a particularly bold design. The radiator grille and the slats in the lateral air intakes feature a newly developed, progressive, dark grey, high-gloss finish that replaces the familiar high-gloss black.
Audi offers an optional power trailer hitch with trailer assistant. The new Audi Q7 has a towing capacity of 3.5 metric tons if equipped with the optional air suspension.
With all seven seats occupied, cargo compartment takes 295 litres, or 770 litres rearmost seats down. Five-seater offers 890 litres and 2,075 litres with the second row seat backs folded down. Loading lip by 46 millimetres lower than prervious Q7.
In the UK, the new Audi Q7 will initially be powered by a 272 PS V6 TDI engine. This complies with the Euro 6 emissions standard and its CO2 emissions have been reduced by as much as 50 grams per km.
The powerful 3.0 TDI produces 272PS and 600Nm of torque. The sprint from 0 to 62 mph takes 6.3 seconds, top speed is 146 mph. Combined fuel consumption is 47.8mpg, which equates to CO2 emissions of 153g/km. The V6 diesel has been systematically designed for minimal internal friction and efficient thermal management. The 3.0 TDI is extremely smooth, which is also due in part to the switchable hydraulic engine bearings. They ensure that engine vibration is low and conduct little noise into the car.
A second variant of the 3.0 TDI with 218PS and 500Nm of torque will follow at a later date. This efficiency model will further reduce the CO2 emissions of the 3.0 TDI, setting new standards for efficiency.
The new Audi Q7 comes standard with 19-inch wheels. Audi and quattro GmbH offer a large number of additional wheels in sizes up to 21 inches as options. Large, vented brake discs bring the SUV safely to a stop. They are gripped up front by aluminium six-piston calipers. The electromechanical parking brake, updated with convenient hill hold and startup functions, acts on the rear wheels.
The new Audi Q7 also moves with aplomb through terrain, where the high ground clearance of up to 235 millimeters and large axle articulation possible come into play. An optional display shows the driver the pitch and roll angles. An electronic hill-descent assist controls the desired speed.
The 3.0 TDI in the Audi Q7 e-tron produces 258 PS. The electric motor, which is integrated into the eight-speed tiptronic, has an output of 94 kW. System output is 373PS; system torque is 700Nm. The Audi Q7 e‑tron accelerates with this power from 0 to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds, and from 0 to 37 mph in 6.1 seconds on electric power alone. Top speed is 139 mph.
The Q7 PHEV is the world's first PHEV with a heat pump, which minimises the energy requirement for heating and air conditioning without compromising customer comfort. Furthermore, the customer can preheat or precool the car via an app.
March 2015
Orders taken for 2015 Audi Q7
3.0 TDI quattro 272 PS SE: £50,340 OTR; 3.0 TDI quattro 272 PS S line £53,835 OTR. 218 PS 3.0 TDI quattro open for ordering late summer 2015.
Comprehensive standard specification includes 7 seats, 19-inch wheels, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi connect (3 month trial), Audi drive select, keyless go, parking system plus, powered tailgate
S line versions fitted with all-weather LED headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, four-zone climate control and S line styling enhancements
Five mode Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system is networked with the engine and transmission, enabling the driver to alter their operating characteristics across five driving modes – auto, comfort, efficiency, dynamic or individual. The feel of the electromechanical steering can also be influenced by this system, as can the optional adaptive air suspension system, which also adds an allroad and lift/offroad function to increase ground clearance by 25mm and 60mm respectively.
August 2015
New engine for Q7 introduced
The new Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro 218PS is available in SE and S line specification priced from £47,755 OTR, and is due with its first UK customers in October.
The EU6-compliant unit’s 218PS peak output, available from 3,250rpm through to 4,750rpm, and the 500Nm torque maximum it delivers between 1,250rpm and 3,000rpm, are converted by the eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission into a 0-62mph time of just 7.3 seconds and a potential top speed of 134mph.
The SE version with its 19-inch alloy wheels and the S line with its 20-inch upgrade can deliver up to 48.7mpg according to the combined cycle test, equating to CO2 output of 150g/km. Customers who choose the SE, and who place particular emphasis on economy and efficiency, can specify a smaller 18-inch wheel as an alternative to further reduce consumption and emissions – with their help up to 49.6mpg is possible with emissions of 148g/km.
March 2016
Audi SQ7 4.0 TDI V8 announced
Has 435PS and 900Nm torque by virtue of turbocharging combined with an electrically driven supercharger.
The electrically powered compressor dispenses with turbo lag from step-off acceleration, helping to set an outstanding 0-62 mph sprint time of just 4.8 seconds. Top speed is limited to 155mph, and in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), the SQ7 TDI returns up to 38.2 mpg combined. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 194 g/km.
The optional sport differential provides stable and precise steering, particularly during fast acceleration out of bends. Variable torque between the wheels on the rear axle offers supreme control in curves. The SQ7 TDI is pressed precisely into the bend as a result. Even if the rear end starts to swing out, the quattro sport differential brings it back under control. This technology is available for the first time in the Q7 model range and is reserved exclusively for this top model.
Seven seats are standard. Passengers in the Audi SQ7 TDI experience the largest interior in the segment. The second row has a three-section backrest with segments that can be folded down separately, while the final third row folds up and down electrically.
With the SQ7 TDI, buyers have the choice between standard sport seats and optional sport seats plus. The sliding/folding seats provide for easier access to the optional third row. The power tailgate is standard. The SQ7 TDI boasts elegant design solutions in the interior, including analogue instruments with gray faces and white needles, special welcome screens and S badges.
The SQ7 TDI is available in 12 colours. The distinctive radiator grille and underbody guard that encloses the four rectangular tailpipes are finished in twilight grey matt.
With its 12.3‑inch display, the Audi virtual cockpit presents logically structured information in brilliant graphics. Driver ergonomics are excellent, and operation is intuitive. The driver chooses the display mode via the multifunction steering wheel. A head-up display is also available as an option. The standard MMI navigation plus with MMI all‑in‑touch includes a large glass surface on the centre tunnel console that provides the finger with haptic feedback after each click. The MMI logic allows for intuitive system operation and also understands terms from everyday speech.
October 2017
Audi Q7 Vorsprung and Q7 Black Edition launched
Vorsprung brings on board the highest level of standard equipment ever offered for a Q7. It is available in combination with the 272PS 3.0 TDI V6 engine and also for the SQ7.
Pricing starts from £64,405 OTR for Black Edition models, from £77,905 OTR for the Q7 Vorsprung and from £88,295 OTR for the SQ7 TDI Vorsprung.
The Q7 Vorsprung edition gets 22-inch Audi Sport design and the addition of running boards (excluding SQ7 TDI models), complemented by the black styling pack. It also has ultra-supportive front super sport seats with memory functionality and diamond contrast stitching for the Valcona leather upholstery, plus an extended leather pack. Seat heating is also expanded to the second row while the roof gains a soft-touch Alcantara headlining.
Vorsprung models have an advanced key for ease of access and the Audi Phone Box to provide wireless charging for all Qi-enabled mobile phones. There is also the addition of a head-up display and a 3D BOSE surround sound system.
Matrix LED headlights are added along with the Driving Assistance Tour Pack, equipping the Q7 Vorsprung with level 2 partial autonomy in the form of adaptive cruise control, active lane assist and traffic jam assist. Up to speeds of 37mph, these systems work together to steer, brake and accelerate the SUV in congestion, alleviating associated travel stress.
The Black Edition specification is available exclusively in conjunction with the 272PS 3.0 TDI. It adds larger 21-inch alloy wheels and a black styling pack extending to the radiator grille frame, profile trim strip, front bumper styling accents and door mirrors. Interior black inlays are alongside an upholstery upgrade to premium quality Valcona leather.
There's the addition of a full-length panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting pack immerses the interior in a soft LED hue in customisable colours.
A flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel and the Audi Virtual Cockpit expand the equipment list. Adaptive air suspension sport – appearing for the first time in the UK Q7 range – is another gain for the Black Edition. It lowers the body by 15mm and continually adjusts the damping. A rear view camera completes the Q7 Black Edition specification.
June 2019
Audi Q7 receives cosmetic updates and new engines
The Audi Q7 has received a number of updates to bring it in-line with the Q8. It takes on board the latest engine updates, mild hybrid drivetrain developments and cabin digitalisation innovations first seen in the coupé-SUV.
Its exterior hardware also benefits from a reboot, and now combines crisper detailing with the latest design hallmarks characterising the Audi Q model line. Seven seats, adaptive air suspension and Matrix LED headlights are among the headline standard features for all models in the UK launch line-up, which is equipped to either Sport, S line, Black Edition or top tier Vorsprung specification.
The Audi Q7 demonstrates the hallmark SUV elements of the current design language. It adopts the large octagon-shaped Singleframe with its six upright slats which creates an even more powerful impression from the outset, and its two-part side air inlets have a much more expressive line, as does the sill area that draws attention to the large SUV’s considerable ground clearance.
The headlights emphasise the width of the full-size model with their contour and light signature. They feature Matrix LED technology as standard in Sport, S line and Black Edition versions, with an upgrade to HD Matrix LED units with Audi laser light reserved for the Vorsprung. At the rear, a striking chrome strip creates the visual connection between the flat rear lights with their technical-looking graphics and carries forward the horizontal body line. The designers achieved the clear view with taut, flat surfaces, which span the entire width particularly in the licence plate area. In S line models and above a blade in the front bumper, accentuated underbody protection at the rear and a full paint finish create an even more striking look in conjunction with alloy wheels measuring 20 inches in the S line, 21 inches in the Black Edition and 22 inches in the Vorsprung. Sport specification includes a 19-inch wheel.
Audi has substantially enhanced the dynamic facets of the Q7. The latest car is manoeuvrable, precise and agile in urban traffic and on hairpin bends, particularly in Vorsprung specification which includes all-wheel-steering as standard. It also facilitates supremely comfortable and poised touring with excellent ride comfort on motorways, helped by the adaptive air suspension that is factory fitted to all UK specification versions. This also provides variable ground clearance and prepares the Audi Q7 with its standard quattro drive for terrain off the beaten track. The relevant offroad mode can be selected via the standard Audi drive select dynamic handling system with its seven profiles. Black Edition and Vorsprung versions are equipped with the slightly tauter adaptive air suspension sport with a lower ride height than the standard air suspension system.
All of the engines in the Audi Q7 are coupled to an eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all‑wheel drive. A choice of two diesel engines will be available at market launch, and shortly afterwards a petrol unit, followed also by a plug-in hybrid model, will join the line-up. The standard mild hybrid technology plays a major part in the efficiency of the engines.
It can reduce consumption by up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometres. Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. During braking, the BAS can recover up to 8 kW of power and feed it back into the battery. If the driver eases off the accelerator at speeds of between 34mph and 99mph, the Audi Q7 recuperates energy, rolls at idle or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off. The BAS restarts the engine the next time the accelerator is depressed, and does so faster and more gently than a conventional starter. The start‑stop range begins at 13mph.
During the redesign process, the large SUV has grown in length by 11 millimetres to 5,063 millimetres. It is 1,970 millimetres wide (2,212mm including mirrors) and 1,741 millimetres (including roof aerial) high. Versus its direct competitors the Q7 has a greater interior length as well as more headroom and elbow room in the front and rear. A host of storage compartments, a new compartment in the instrument panel as well as the high load capacity provide functional utility value. Depending on the position of the rear seat backs the luggage compartment on the seven-seater version offers between 865 and 2,050 litres of capacity – the latter with a flat load area. An electric tailgate is standard, and when the optional Comfort and Sound pack is specified it also brings foot-activated gesture control for even easier opening. Versatility is further increased by the standard rear bench seat plus, which adds individual fore/aft movement and backrest angle adjustment for all three seats.
The cockpit architecture harmonises perfectly with the new, digital operating concept, which incorporates two large touchscreens. They provide haptic and acoustic feedback when clicking on the touch controls. When off, the top display blends almost invisibly into the large black decorative surface. All elements refer logically to one another, from the flat air vent strip to the wide console on the centre tunnel.
Equipment across the Sport, S line, Black Edition and Vorsprung tiers befits the Q7’s positioning in the Audi model family, particularly the Vorsprung versions which take luxury and convenience to the next level. With their 22-inch wheels, S line detailing and black styling pack they show the remodelled Q7 body in its most impactful light, and their powered soft-close doors set the tone for the exceptional comfort and luxury within. Occupants are treated to ultra-supportive front super sport seats with diamond-stitched Valcona leather upholstery, climate control and massage function, plus an extended leather pack taking in the door pull handles, armrests and lower door trim, the front centre console trim and the underside of the instrument panel. Seat heating is also expanded to the second row, and attention is even lavished on the roof, which gains a soft-touch Alcantara headlining. The 3D BOSE surround sound system is also installed to fill the interior with virtually cinematic sound quality.
To complement the now fully digitised instrumentation, the MMI navigation plus (which is standard across the range) delivers top-of-the-line connectivity by incorporating LTE Advanced, a Wi-Fi hotspot, natural voice control and the extensive Audi connect portfolio, opening up everything from online traffic information and navigation with Google Earth to hybrid radio. The cloud-based Amazon voice service Alexa, which is integrated into the MMI operating system, is also new.
Vorsprung models are also fitted with convenience technology such as the Audi Phone Box to provide wireless charging for all Qi-enabled mobile phones, a head-up display projecting important information such as vehicle speed and assistance system notifications onto the windscreen and a particularly extensive portfolio of automated driver assistance systems. The list covers virtually all the bases, from side assist, lane assist, cross traffic assist rear and turn assist to camera-based traffic sign recognition.
July 2019
Audi SQ7 TDI announced
The 4.0-litre biturbo TDI produces 435PS with 900Nm of torque available between 1250 and 3250 rpm, enough to accelerate the SQ7 from rest to 62mph in 4.8 seconds and to take it to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.
A 48-volt electrical subsystem feeds an electrically powered compressor (EPC) that assists the two turbochargers whenever the load demand from the accelerator is high while the available energy in the exhaust gas is still low. In this case, it supplies the fresh air, which is important for combustion. As a result, the torque is available instantly at any time – when accelerating from low speeds and particularly when starting off. The EPC is integrated into the intake air tract. A compact electric motor accelerates its compressor impeller to up to 70,000 revolutions per minute in 250 milliseconds. In the exhaust system, two actuators modulate a full eight-cylinder sound.
A quick-shifting eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive slickly convey the immense power of the 4.0 TDI onto the road. The standard S-specific adaptive sport air suspension and progressive steering, whose ratio becomes increasingly direct as the steering angle increases, create excellent driving dynamics, and in Vorsprung versions standard all-wheel steering makes the large SUV even easier to handle. The system turns the rear wheels by up to 5 degrees in the opposite direction at low speed to maximise manoeuvrability, and at higher speeds turns them slightly in the same direction to promote stability.
The Audi SQ7 TDI combines the recently updated design of the Q models with added S-specific details. It stands apart from the base model with its twin slats in the Singleframe, exterior mirror housings in aluminium look, and the four characteristic exhaust tailpipes with round, chrome trims. The blade in the bumper has a three-dimensional shape, and the underbody protection at the rear looks even more rugged. The look is set off by Matrix LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and dynamic front and rear indicators, and by 21-inch cast aluminium wheels in 5-double V-spoke design in contrast grey with a gloss-turned finish.
In Vorsprung versions the headlamps are upgraded to HD Matrix LED units including laser light, and a Titanium Black styling pack adds a titanium black finish for the grille surround, door mirrors and roof rails combined with a high gloss black finish for the window surrounds. Larger 22-inch 5-V-spoke aluminium star design wheels also make even more impact. Behind both wheels, brake discs measuring 400 millimetres in diameter at the front and 370 millimetres at the rear are fitted, with callipers finished in black and featuring an S logo. These are also optionally available in red.
The interior of the Audi SQ7 TDI features super sports seats upholstered in dark Valcona leather with integrated head restraints, S embossing, rhombus stitching and pneumatic lumbar support adjustment. In the SQ7 TDI Vorsprung these are also climate controlled and feature a massage function.
Soft Alcantara door inserts and brushed aluminium inlays complement these, as do the illuminated door sill trims bearing the S logo and the pedals, footrest and loading sill protector finished in stainless steel brightwork. A contour/ambient lighting package can be specified at extra cost to illuminate the elementary design lines and the surfaces in 30 adjustable colours..
MMI navigation plus, which includes touch-screen operation, delivers top-of-the-line connectivity as standard. It features LTE Advanced, a Wi-Fi hotspot, natural voice control and the extensive Audi connect portfolio, bringing benefits such as traffic information online, navigation with Google Earth, the hybrid radio and the cloud-based Amazon Alexa voice service, which is integrated into the MMI operating system. All features are shown with an S-specific display in the Audi virtual cockpit. There is also a performance view, which places the rev counter in the centre.
The Audi SQ7 TDI and SQ7 TDI Vorsprung are available in the UK from August.
July 2020
Audi SQ7 now powered by petrol
4.0 TFSI replaces previous diesel engine. Power increased to 507PS and 770Nm peak torque. Acceleration to 62mph takes 4.1 seconds while top speed is limited to 155mph. Prices will start from around £78,000.
February 2024
Audi launches facelifted Q7
Audi upgraded its flagship family SUV with a refreshed design and enhanced technology.
The redesigned exterior features new front and rear sections while for the first time in a Q7, there are HD Matrix LED headlights with laser as an additional high beam feature.
It also gets digital OLED rear lights with four selectable rear light designs complete the lighting technology upgrade. New wheels, exterior colours and enhanced specifications lend the Q family’s most versatile SUV an even higher level of customizability.
UK sales of the enhanced Q7 SUV line-up will begin in March, with prices starting at £66,605 (OTR). The first customer deliveries are expected in May.
Three new finishes are available that allow customers to further personalise the exterior look. The range of metallic finishes now includes Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue, and Chilli Red. New alloy wheel designs up to 22” have also been introduced in the line-up.
Enhancements have also been made to the driver assistance systems, chiefly the Audi virtual cockpit, which now displays a lane change warning, other road users (trucks, cars, and motorcycles), distance warning, intersection assist, and traffic light info online in stunning full HD quality.
Three highly specified core trim levels are available across the Q7 line-up: S line, Black Edition, and Vorsprung. An exclusive Launch Edition will be available in limited numbers from the market introduction, sitting between the Black Edition and the Vorsprung model.
Standard equipment across the line-up includes quattro all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, Matrix LED headlamps, a rear view camera, Valcona leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated front sports seats with 'S' embossed logo, Audi Viritual cockpit, climate control, and privacy glass. Stepping up to Black Edition brings larger 21” matt dark grey Audi Sport wheels, sport adaptive air suspension, and a black high gloss package plus with black rings.
Highlights of the flagship Vorsprung trim include HD Matrix LED headlamps with Audi laserlight, a panoramic roof, all-wheel steering, and larger 22” black metallic Audi Sport wheels. Inside, an extended leather pack, B&O Premium Sound System, four-zone climate control, a head-up display, and front seat ventilation and massage functions are fitted as standard.
April 2024
Upgraded Audi Q7 55 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid arrives
Audi has announced details of the facelifted Q7 55 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid. The car's revised exterior features new front and rear aprons, and Audi has added all-wheel steering to Vorsprung spec models. Electromechanical active roll stabilisation features on the Q7 Vorsprung, too, for improved handling.
The Q7 PHEV is powered by a 340PS 3.0 TFSI six-cylinder engine, a 177PS compact electric motor and a new, more powerful 25.9kWh (22kWh net) lithium battery located under the boot floor. The increased battery capacity results in an all-electric range of up to 52 miles.
The maximum system output of the Q7 55 TFSI e quattro is 394PS, the Q7 can accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds. The car has a limited top speed of 149mph, with an all-electric top speed of 84mph.
The battery charges up to 7.4 kW and reaches 100 percent in approximately three hours and 45 minutes when charged at top power.
What to watch out for
Report of rattle from B pillar of 2016 Audi Q7. Owner borrowed another from the dealer and found it had the same rattle.
02-07-2018:Report of problems with leased 2017/67 reg Audi Q7 at 6,300 miles. Started to make a whining noise at drive off and in the last stages of stopping. Happened regularly for a couple of days so owner booked it in for investigation by Audi. Took a week to get an appointment by which time the noise was occurring less and less.
19-05-2019:Fault reported with "presense" front radar sensor of 2015 Audi Q7 at 48,000 miles, bringing up fault codes B11CE15 and B1630-02. Owner told by Audi technician “that is a front camera fault – there is a known issue with the cameras in the early cars of this model”. The advice was for a replacement front camera at a cost of £1,600 inc VAT, and the dealer phoned Audi requesting support, each time to be told that there is “no goodwill” in respect to this issue. The dealer kindly offered to cover half the cost, but owner still out of pocket £802.37.
21-09-2019:Report of broken rear coil spring on 2015/65 Audi Q7 at 47,000 miles.
