The Audi Q7 has lived up to its promise since its launch in 2006 with sales of 510,000 worldwide and it is hoped that the all-new version of the seven-seat luxury SUV with exceptional specification will increase those sales - especially as the new Q7 is significantly lighter, considerably more efficient, and appreciably more technologically accomplished.
And as part of the SE specification, 19" diameter new design alloy wheels come as standard, with the S Line upgrading to 20" with a 19-inch diameter are part of the SE specification, while S line versions upgrade to a 20-inch wheel.
Powering the newly-light Q7 (the new car is up to 325kg lighter than before) from launch is an EU6-compliant 3.0 TDI engine that produces 272 PS and 600Nm of torque, in combination with an eight-speed tiptronic transmission with a fuel-saving freewheeling function, and quattro all-wheel drive. A top speed of 145mph is possible with an acceleration time from 0-62mph of 6.5 seconds, and it offers a combined fuel consumption figure of 47.9mpg with CO2 emissions rated at 153g/km.
Complete with the Q7 comes a trial access to Audi connect, which brings internet-based services to the car via a fast 4G connection and also creates a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot so that other car occupants can connect using their own handheld devices. And that's not all.
Later this year, the Audi connect portfolio in the Q7 will be bringing “Apple Car Play” and “Google Android Auto” on board via the Audi smartphone interface to bring online music to the vehicle along with navigation functions, missed call/appointment reminders, messaging and, later, applications such as Pandora, Spotify and WhatsApp.
Other features inside the cabin include:
S line models also include upgrades to front sports seats upholstered in pearl Nappa leather/Alcantara, privacy glass and deluxe four-zone climate control.
In common with the new Audi TT, Q7 drivers are able to switch, courtesy of steering wheel controls, between a classic view with high-quality rendered dial instruments and an infotainment view with its lists and maps.
There is a choice of two high quality audio systems from Bose and Bang & Olufsen to power sound through the additional speakers in the A-pillars (with the Bang & Olufsen system driving 23 speakers) so that it truly is a surround-sound arena in the Q7.
Future developments for the Q7 will include a detachable Audi tablet connected to the MMI navigation plus via WiFi for rear seat passengers that will offer access to the radio, media, navigation and car functions of the Audi Q7, as well as being a hub for games, movies, music, eBooks and much more via its Android operating system.
The new Q7 contains many innovative driver assistant systems as you would expect from a car of NOW! These include (some of them available as extras):
The new Audi Q7 is available to order from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, with delivery estimated in September. Whether you are interested in Personal Leasing or Business Leasing the new Audi Q7 is a car to aspire to.