Audi SQ7
The Q7 is offered in 45 Premium, and 55 Premium trims. Power is provided by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, while returning an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. With quattro all-wheel drive, power is put to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The optional engine is a turbocharged 3.0L V6 that delivers 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The engine will propel the 4,938-lbs Q7 to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds, with an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. The SQ7 is powered by a 4.0L twin turbo charged V8 that produces 500 horsepower, while an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic function puts power to all four wheels courtesy of Audi's quattro system.
With the second and third-row seatbacks folded down, cargo capacity is 69.6 cubic feet, even with the second-row seats in place, capacity is still a generous 35.7 cubic feet. Steering is the courtesy of an electromechanical power steering unit, while suspension front and rear is via a 5-link independent setup.
Q7 Premium trims are well-equipped and come with Audi's signature Single frame grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and heated power-adjustable power-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. Leather seating graces the interior with heated power front seats, 40/20/40 second-row seats, and 50/50 power split folding third-row seats.
Three-zone automatic climate control, one-touch up/down power windows, power tilt/telescopic multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters, ambient LED lighting, and auto-dimming rearview mirror are all standard.
Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration are also included, along with dual-screen setup for the infotainment system, 10-speaker audio system, HD radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, cruise control, Homelink Universal garage door opener, and auto start/stop engine technology.
Advanced safety features include automatic windshield wipers and headlights, Audi pre-sense suite of accident-avoidance systems (which detects vehicles and pedestrians and initiates emergency procedures), parking system plus with rear camera, and Audi drive select which allows drivers to adjust the Q7's driving characteristics based upon conditions.
The Audi Q7 comes properly equipped with multiple safety systems including front and rear parking sensors, active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, and front pedestrian detection.