 Available As:
Entry-Lux SUV, Luxury SUV
Base Price Range (MSRP):
$42,900-$58,600
Pros: Interior
quality, agility, towing capacity.
Cons: Ride
comfort, fuel economy, visibility, instrument layout,
acceleration (V6).
Overall: While
the Q7 has its strong points, it has too many flaws for the
price.
Rating: 5/10
Recommended: NO
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Characteristic: |
Compared to Entry-Lux SUVs |
Compared to All Vehicles |
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Seat
Comfort |
7/10 |
7/10 |
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Luxury |
6/10 |
8/10 |
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Practicality |
8/10 |
7/10 |
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Performance |
5/10 |
6/10 |
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Fuel
Economy |
3/10 |
2/10 |
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Safety |
Unknown |
Unknown |
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Price |
3/10 |
3/10 |
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The Q7 tries to
combine sport with luxury, but achieves only moderate
success. It handles well for its size, but that size is too
big for it to truly feel fun to drive, and the handling
comes at the expense of an overly firm rides. The interior
is impeccably finished, but the instrument layout uses
Audi's MMI system, which is overcomplicated. The styling
cuts into visibility and head room, particularly for the
tiny third row. And the weight hurts both acceleration and
fuel economy.
Good blends of
practicality, luxury, and driving enjoyment are the Acura MDX and Cadillac SRX, which are
less expensive than either the V6 or the V8 version of the
Q7. A near-ideal blend of those attributes can be found in
the Mercedes-Benz GL and
R-Class, though they are
more expensive. Consumers with a primary interest in space
and comfort over sporty handling should consider the Buick Enclave and its
less-expensive versions, the GMC
Acadia and Saturn
Outlook. Note that the Q7 has a nicer interior
than any of the others mentioned, and that it is far nicer
than the latter triplets.
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