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2008 Audi Q7 Review
Luxurious SUV offers safety, refinement.
2008 Q7 Review Summary & Specifications
The Audi Q7 represents a winning combination of comfort, style and space. It offers significant towing and hauling capability and serious off-road capability. It can seat up to seven and features a tall roof for lots of headroom and a high seating position for a commanding view of the road ahead. All of this is infused with Audi's luxurious accommodations and high-grade interior materials and design.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell reported from Chicago, with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles; Steve Siler filed the initial report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Audi Q7 3.6 quattro ($42,500); 3.6 quattro Premium ($48,350); 4.2 quattro Premium ($58,600) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 280-hp 3.6-liter V6; 350-hp 4.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 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, 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 |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-822-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 42500 |
| 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 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 61225 |
| Horse Power | 280 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 266 @ 2750 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/20 |
| Wheelbase | 118.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.2/78.1/68.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| 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 | 72.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 6600 |
| 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 | 5126 |
| Stock Tires | P275/45R20 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 |
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