The 2009 Audi Q7 full-size luxury SUV crossover enters its third year in production. Building a 7-passenger SUV is newly charted territory for Audi. What is not new is Audi's foray into all wheel drive. Its race-proven Quattro all wheel drive system that comes standard on the Q7 is capable both on road and off-road.
The Q7 is unmistakably Audi with the square grille and straight contour line running the length of the body.
The interior continues Audi's tradition of luxury and elegance with top quality materials and appointments as expected of this German automaker.
New for '09 is a 3-liter turbodiesel engine, producing 225 horsepower. Carried over are the base 280 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 and the range-topping 350 horsepower 4.2-liter V8. Power is sent through a 6-speed automatic transmission to Quattro all wheel drive.
Fuel economy for the Q7 ranges from 13 miles per gallon city, up to 25 miles per gallon highway, depending on engine choice.
Base MSRP for the 2009 Audi Q7 is $43,500. A fully loaded 4.2 model will top out at just under $80,000. The Q7 is backed by a 4-year, 50,000-mile power train warranty.
The 2009 Audi Q7 proves that the German automaker known for its premium road-going sedans can also roll out a well-executed and capable SUV.