Design

Characteristic Audi style is reflected in the broad curve of the roof line and the distinctive high body surface in relation to the flat window area. The dynamic sweep of the front section and the rear end with its sharply sloping D-posts fashion a coupé-like silhouette. Equally typical of the current Audi formal idiom are the shoulder line and dynamic line, which define the side section. The paintwork option of two contrasting body colours creates a particularly striking look. Among the eleven basic colours available, three are exclusive for the Q7.

Chassis

The chassis of the Audi Q7 comprises numerous aluminium components – independent wheel suspension with double wishbones at the front and rear. Steel-spring suspension and twin-tube shock absorbers are designed for sporty driving and comfort, even off-road.
The tilted position of the rear spring and shock absorber unit reduces overall height and creates more room at the rear.

Adaptive air suspension are also available as an optional. Other features are the standard dynamic roll stabilisation system reduces body movements about the longitudinal axis to a minimum and the variable ground clearance – from 180 mm to 240 mm in lift mode.

18-inch light alloy wheels with 235/60 tyres (eight-cylinder: 255/55) are fitted as standard. All Q7 versions can be fitted optionally with 19-inch or 20-inch wheels.

Interiors

With a length of 5,086 mm and a wheelbase of 3,002 mm (width: 1,983 mm, height 1,737 mm), the Q7 offers its occupants great comfort and spaciousness (up to seven passsengers in three rows of seats) in addition to a high level of versatility: there are 28 seating and loading configurations possible in the cockpit.

The seats in the second row are individually adjustable for fore/aft movement. Both rear seat rows can be folded flat to provide a load area of 2,035 litres if required, without the seats having to be removed.

Engine and Powertrain

When the series is launched, Audi Q7 customers will have the choice of two powerful engines: the new 4.2-litre V8 with FSI petrol direct injection - 257 kW (350 bhp) and 440 Nm - and the 3.0 TDI six-cylinder with the latest-generation common rail injection system that uses piezo inline injectors, thus - 171 kW (233 bhp) and 500 Nm.

Power transmission for both engine versions comes from the 6-speed tiptronic.

The Audi Q7 is naturally equipped as standard with quattro permanent four-wheel drive. Its Torsen centre differential has a standard torque split of 40 : 60 (front / rear).