2018 Audi Q7 review
Audi Q7 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Up-to-date technology
- High-class interior materials
- Outstanding handling
Cons
- Limited cargo space
- Lacks adequate small-item storage spaces
- Most driver-assist aids require upgrades to higher trims
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 25 highway, 21 combined
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2018 Audi Q7 is eager to please with three trims and two strong engines
Audi refreshed its Q7 SUV in 2017, bestowing it with a roomier cabin, a new four-cylinder turbocharged engine, improved fuel economy estimates, and updated technology. For 2018, the three-row Q7 retains its post-makeover glow with no major changes, and it remains a stellar choice in the luxury crossover class.
Choose from three trim levels and two available engines for the Q7, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque or the supercharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. Across the board, all-wheel drive is standard. Inside, the 2018 Q7 features a 10-speaker sound system, leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and seating for seven all as standard equipment.
The Q7 is dependably quiet and comfortable, and it's capable of a smooth ride, from quick trips to the grocery store to multi-day jaunts across the country.
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What is new for the 2018 Audi Q7?
- Running Boards and DVD Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Premium Plus trim now comes with BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
2018 Audi Q7 trims
Premium:
- 252-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- 333-hp, 325-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Leather Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear View Camera
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Folding Third Row
- Side Airbags
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Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Android Auto
- Navigation System
- BOSE Sound System
- Apple CarPlay
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Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Plus
- Head Up Display
- Rear Sunshade
- A/C Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Run Flat Tires
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What We Like
Comfort: Seating in the first and second rows of the Q7 are very comfortable and roomy, affording passengers a low-stress ride. This family hauler rides like a dream, rolling over bumps as though they barely exist. Spring for the top-level Prestige trim for the Adaptive Chassis package, which adds four-wheel steering and an adaptive air suspension for an even better experience.
Driving: There’s no denying that Audi makes capable, precise vehicles and the Q7 is no exception. While the supercharged six-cylinder version leaps forward as eagerly as an elementary school kid heading out for recess, the four-cylinder is no slouch. Steering is nimble and light, responding to driver input with little effort. Choose from Comfort and Dynamic modes for a custom ride.
Technology: Audi’s technology interface earns top marks, centered around the MMI® controller knob and smartly designed layout. A crisp seven-inch touchscreen is standard and an 8.3-inch screen is available in higher trim models. Choosing a Q7 Premium Plus brings along Audi’s 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit cluster as an option; it’s standard in the Prestige. A rearview camera, parking sensors, forward collision warning, and automatic braking are all standard driver-assist fare.
What Needs Improvement
Utility: For its size, the Q7 lags behind the competition in cargo space. The SUV includes 14.8 to 71.6 cubic feet of capacity depending on whether the seats are up or down, and room for luggage is limited when all three rows are filled with passengers. A power-folding third-row bench and split-folding second row ease the sting of scant space.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi Q7 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi Q7 14th out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.
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Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation System
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Run Flat Tires
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
252
Torque (ft-lbs)
273
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
22.5
Wheelbase
117.9"
Overall length
199.6"
Width
77.5"
Height
68.5"
Leg room
F 41.7"/M 38.8"/R 29.2"
Head room
F 38.4"/M 38.8"/R 35.9"
Front tires
P255/60HR18
Rear tires
P255/60HR18
Seating capacity
7
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Audi Q7 FAQ
The 2018 Audi Q7 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Premium Plus : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Prestige : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Audi Q7 received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi Q7 as 13 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUV
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Here is what's new for the 2018 Audi Q7:
- Running Boards
- Rear Entertainment System
- Smart Key
- BOSE Sound System
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