Compare the2024 Audi Q7VS 2024 Goat

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Transmission and Drivetrain
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Q7 has standard driver and passenger side airbags combined with three-point seat belts, a combination which is 29% more effective in preventing injury and death than seatbelts alone.

To maximize occupant safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Audi Q7 have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers.

The Q7’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Audi Q7 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up.

The Q7 has shoulder harnesses for all passengers. Shoulder harnesses are 10% more effective than lap belts in preventing injuries from collisions. Recent studies indicate that lap belts alone may cause as many or more injuries than they prevent.

The Q7 has standard power remote child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors (the driver can activate them and deactivate them from the front seat).

The Q7 has standard front and rear seat side-impact airbags and head airbags for all three seat rows, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Q7 deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. Airbags without smart features will always deploy full force.

The Q7 has standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes for quicker stops and controlled steering ability, especially under poor traction conditions.

The Q7 has standard Pre Sense Front, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether.

With its standard Front Assist, the Audi Q7 is excellent at preventing collisions with pedestrians, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Q7
Overall Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE
Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	-10 MPH
25 MPH	AVOIDED
Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	-23 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED
Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	-36 MPH
Warning Issued-Brights	2 sec
37 MPH Low beams	-31 MPH
Warning Issued-Low beams	1.9 sec

The Q7 has a standard Secondary Collision Brake Assist, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Q7 offers optional Maneuver Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Q7.

To prevent wheel-spin and loss of control under poor traction conditions, full range traction control is standard on the Audi Q7.

The Q7 has a standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which uses the antilock brake hardware along with powerful software and additional sensors to detect the beginning of a skid. The ESC then intervenes by automatically applying the brake at one appropriate wheel, preventing a skid. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study showed that skid control systems reduced single-vehicle SUV crashes by 67%.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Q7’s standard Hill Descent Assist allows you to creep down safely.

The Audi Q7 has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Q7 has Car-to-X Services, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Q7 Prestige helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard.

The Q7’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane.

The Q7 has standard Parking System Plus to help warn drivers about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The Q7 also has a standard backup monitor to help drivers see any and all obstacles behind their vehicle, and an optional Top View Cameras to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle.

The Q7’s blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Q7’s standard Rear Cross-Traffic Assist uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side and Automatic Brake Activation automatically engages the brakes to help avoid a collision.

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the Q7 uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. A body-on-frame design has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

The Q7 has a standard Audi Connect CARE, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. Without a GPS response system, if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Audi Q7 is safe:

	Q7
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars
HIC	99
Neck Injury Risk	25%
Neck Stress	186 lbs.
Neck Compression	37 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	61/46 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars
HIC	102
Chest Compression	.7 inches
Neck Injury Risk	44%
Neck Stress	118 lbs.
Neck Compression	38 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	46/29 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this original test, results indicate that the Audi Q7 is safe:

	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD
Structure	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD
Head injury index	174
Peak Head G-forces	no hit
Neck Tension	1.1 kN
Chest Compression	31 mm
Femur Force	.5 kN/.3 kN
Tibia index	.57/.6

(This test is not comparable to the NHTSA NCAP 35 MPH front crash test.)

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the Audi Q7 is safe:

	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD
Head Neck Evaluation	GOOD
Head injury index	225
Peak Head Forces	0 G’s
Steering Column Movement Rearward	0 cm
Chest Evaluation	GOOD
Max Chest Compression	30 cm
Hip & Thigh Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE
Femur Force R/L	5.5/.1 kN
Hip & Thigh Injury Risk R/L	4%/0%
Lower Leg Evaluation	GOOD
Tibia index R/L	.57/.7
Tibia forces R/L	4.2/.3 kN

(This test is not comparable to the NHTSA NCAP 35 MPH front crash test.)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Audi Q7 is safe:

	Q7
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars
HIC	187
Chest Movement	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	128 lbs.
Hip Force	350 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars
HIC	337
Spine Acceleration	62 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches
HIC	290
Spine Acceleration	40 G’s
Hip Force	557 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

In a 31 MPH side-impact test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crashes a 3300 pound sled into the side of new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Audi Q7 is safe:

	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD
Structure	GOOD
	Driver
Head Protection Rating	GOOD
Head Injury Rating	GOOD
Torso Injury Rating	GOOD
Pelvis/Leg Injury Rating	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	65
Shoulder Movement	34 mm
	Rear Passenger
Head Protection Rating	GOOD
Head Injury Rating	GOOD
Torso Injury Rating	GOOD
Pelvis/Leg Injury Rating	GOOD

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Audi Q7 is extremely safe:

	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD
Structure	GOOD
Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	86
Head Peak Forces	no contact
Neck Tension	223 lbs.
Neck Compression	112 lbs.
Torso	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	1.1 in
Shoulder Force	268 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.94 in
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH
Pelvis	ACCEPTABLE
Head Protection	GOOD
Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	40
Head Peak Forces	no contact
Neck Tension	89 lbs.
Neck Compression	45 lbs.
Torso	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.43 in
Shoulder Force	134 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.1 in
Torso Deflection Rate	9 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs roof strength tests. In that test the Q7 earned the top rating of “Good” because its roof supported over four times the Q7’s weight before being crushed five inches.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the general design of front seat head restraints for their ability to protect front seat occupants from whiplash injuries. The IIHS also performs a dynamic test on those seats with “good” or “acceptable” geometry. In these ratings, the Q7 is safe:

	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD
Head Restraint Design	GOOD
Dynamic Test Rating	GOOD
Seat Design	Pass
Torso Acceleration	10.9 g’s
Neck Force Rating	Low
Max Neck Shearing Force	0

(Lower numerical results are better in all tests.)

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Q7, with its four-star roll-over rating, is less likely to roll over.

The Audi Q7 achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing.

Warranty

The Q7 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck.

The Q7 comes with free roadside assistance for 4 years unlimited miles. Audi will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump-start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road.

The Q7’s corrosion warranty is 12 years and unlimited miles long.

There are 305 Audi dealers in the United States, which makes it easy should you ever need service under the Q7’s warranty.

Reliability

A hardened steel chain, with no maintenance needs, drives the camshafts in the Q7’s engine. If a rubber cam drive belt that needs periodic replacement breaks, the engine could be severely damaged when the pistons hit the opened valves.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Q7 have an overhead cam design, rather than an old pushrod design.

Engine

The Q7 45 TFSI’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 261 horsepower and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Q7 55 TFSI’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 335 horsepower and 369 lbs.-ft. of torque.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Q7 55 TFSI 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid is fast:

	Q7
Zero to 30 MPH	3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	7 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	4.8 sec
Quarter Mile	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	97 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Q7 gets excellent fuel mileage:

			MPG
Q7
	AWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	19 city/25 hwy
		3.0 turbo V6 Hybrid	19 city/24 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Q7’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Q7’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip.

The Q7 has 22.5 gallons of fuel capacity, for longer range between fill-ups.

The Q7 has a tether attaching its gas cap to prevent its loss, so it can’t be left at a gas station if the driver forgets to screw the cap back in.

The Q7 has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Audi Q7 a 5 out of 10. This means the Q7 produces up to 39 pounds less smog-producing pollutants every 15,000 miles.

Transmission and Drivetrain

For more complete vehicle control the Q7 has Tiptronic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. Tiptronic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Audi Q7, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway.

The Q7 has Electronic Differential Lock, a true four-wheel-drive system, which uses a four wheel traction control system to redirect engine power to the axle and wheel that still has traction to keep the Q7 moving if even only one wheel still has traction.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Q7’s brake rotors are large:

	Q7
Front Rotors	14.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches

The Q7’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading.

The Audi Q7 has standard four-wheel disc brakes for better stopping power and improved directional control in poor weather. Drums can heat up and make stops longer.

The Q7 with its standard antilock brakes stops short:

	Q7
70 to 0 MPH	160 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	117 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	141 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Q7 has large 255/55R19 standard tires. The Q7’s optional tires are larger 285/45R20.

The Q7’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a low 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall. The Q7 Prestige’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Q7 has standard 19-inch wheels. The Q7 Prestige offers optional 22-inch wheels.

The Audi Q7’s wheels have 5 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Q7 can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair.

Suspension and Handling

The Audi Q7’s independent front suspension is much lighter than a solid front axle, which allows the Q7’s wheels to react more quickly and accurately to the road’s surface, improving both ride and handling.

For superior ride and handling, the Audi Q7 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort.

The Q7 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads.

The Q7 has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Q7 flat and controlled during cornering.

The front and rear suspension of the Q7 uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than leaf springs. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Q7 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road.

For much better steering response and tighter handling the Q7 has rack and pinion steering, like Formula racecars, instead of a recirculating-ball type.

The Q7 has standard power steering to make quick and controllable low speed maneuvers easy.

The Q7 has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Q7’s wheelbase is 117.9 inches.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Q7 is 66.1 inches wide in the front and 66.6 inches wide in the rear.

The Q7 Prestige handles at .86 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Q7 Premium Plus executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver in only 26.4 seconds at .68 average G’s.

For better maneuverability, the Q7’s turning circle is 41 feet.

Chassis

The Audi Q7 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs only 4817 to 4982 pounds.

The Q7 is only 199.3 inches long, making the Q7 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Q7 is only 77.6 inches wide, making it easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Q7 is only 68.5 inches in height, making the Q7 much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Unibody construction lowers the Q7’s center of gravity significantly without reducing ground clearance. This contributes to better on the road handling and better off-road performance and stability. In addition, unibody construction makes the chassis stiffer, improving handling and reducing squeaks and rattles.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Q7 has standard flush composite headlights.

Passenger Space

The Q7 has standard seating for 7 passengers.

The Q7 has 39.9 inches of front headroom, 41.7 inches of front legroom, 59.5 inches of front shoulder room, 38.8 inches of second row headroom, 38.8 inches of second row legroom, 58.5 inches of second row shoulder room, 35.9 inches of third row headroom, 29.2 inches of rear legroom and 49.4 inches of third row shoulder room.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Q7’s middle row seats recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Q7’s cargo area provides excellent volume.

	Q7
Behind Third Seat	14.2 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	35.7 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	69.6 cubic feet

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Q7 easier. The Q7’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 32.5 inches.

The Q7’s cargo area is large in almost every dimension:

	Q7
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	19.5”/44.7”/80.7”
Max Width	52.5”
Min Width	42.6”
Height	30”

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Q7’s cargo door uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the cargo area.

The Q7’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo.

Pressing a button automatically lowers or raises the Q7’s third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier.

The Q7’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. A single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Q7.

The Q7’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Q7’s power cargo door can be opened or closed just by waving your foot, leaving your hands completely free.

Towing

The Q7 offers up to a 7700 lbs. towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

The Q7 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. A prop rod supporting a heavy hood takes two hands to open the hood and set, it gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the Q7 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

A Service Interval Display is standard on the Q7 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes, spark plug replacement, air filter replacement, tire rotation, and vehicle inspections, based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Audi service is excellent. J.D. Power ranks Audi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average).

Ergonomics

The Q7’s entire steering wheel hub sounds the horn, facilitating hitting the horn in an emergency.

The Q7 has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior.

The engine computer on the Q7 automatically engages the starter until the car starts with one twist of the key and disables the starter while the engine is running. Without this feature the starter can be accidentally engaged while the engine is running, making a grinding noise and possibly damaging the starter and ring gear.

The Q7’s standard tilting steering column adjusts to different sized drivers and makes entering and exiting easier.

To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Q7 has a power telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals.

When two different drivers share the Q7, the memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat (memory seat optional for the front passenger), steering wheel position and outside mirror angle.

The Q7’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out.

The Q7 Prestige has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, warning, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road.

The Q7’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically.

The Q7’s standard power windows allow the driver or passenger to lower and raise the windows without leaning over or being distracted.

The Q7’s standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children in the rear seat from operating them, but the driver can still raise and lower all of them with the lock engaged.

The Q7’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car.

The Q7’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

If the windows are left open on the Q7 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote.

The Q7’s standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over, or reaching to the back seat.

The Q7’s power locks have a lockout prevention feature. When the driver’s door is open, it won’t lock, so you can’t possibly lock your keys in the vehicle.

The Q7’s standard doors lock when a certain speed is reached. This is an important feature for occupant safety. Locked doors are proven to open less often in collisions, and they are also effective in preventing crime at traffic lights. (The power lock’s automatic feature may have to be activated by your dealer.)

The Audi Advanced Key standard on the Q7 allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse.

The Q7’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night.

The Q7’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Q7 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Q7 has a standard rear wiper.

The Q7’s standard LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen. Laser headlights, optional on the Q7 Prestige, produce their light by firing blue lasers through phosphorus, a process that uses one-tenth the electrical power of halogen headlights. Laser headlights are much whiter, 30 times brighter by surface area, and can be much more carefully focused than halogen headlights, providing much better illumination without blinding other drivers.

Consumer Reports rated the Q7’s headlight performance “Good.”

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Q7’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, the highest and second highest ratings

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Q7 Prestige offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high.

The Q7 has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the Q7 detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Q7 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated.

The Q7’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. Without side window demisters the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Q7 has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Q7 has standard extendable sun visors.

The Q7’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows.

A manual rear sunshade and rear side window sunshades are optional in the Q7 (except Premium) to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers.

The Q7 has standard power remote mirrors. Without a remote driver side or passenger side mirror the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Q7’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility.

The Q7’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

When the Q7 is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position.

The Q7’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver.

The Q7 has standard heated front and optional heated second row seats extremely comfortable in the winter.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Q7 (except Premium) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer.

On extremely cold winter days, the Q7’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up.

The Q7 has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue.

The Q7 has a standard center folding armrest for the middle row passengers. A center armrest helps make middle row passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children.

The Q7 Prestige offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips.

The Q7’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible.

The Q7’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Q7 has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable.

A built-in pollen filter removes pollen, exhaust fumes and other pollutants from the Q7’s passenger compartment. This helps prevent lung and/or sinus irritation that can trigger allergies or asthma.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Q7 has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the Q7 has standard steering wheel controls for the radio.

Standard Audi Connect for the Q7 allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones, including reading text messages aloud, finding fuel prices at nearby service stations, searching the internet and other connected activities without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel.

To direct the driver from any location to a given street address, a GPS navigation system is standard on the Q7. The Q7’s navigation system also has a real-time traffic update feature that offers alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.)

With standard voice command, the Q7 offers the driver hands free control of the radio, climate controls and the navigation computer by simply speaking.

The Q7's standard window glass integrated antenna requires no maintenance and resists damage.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the Q7, connecting the driver and passenger’s cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle’s stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Audi Q7 offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console.

The Q7 55 TFSI Prestige’s Park Assist Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Park Assist Plus will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations.

Economic Advantages

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Q7 is less expensive to operate than average because typical repairs cost much less on the Q7 than average, including $137 less for a water pump, $32 less for a fuel pump and $255 less for a power steering pump.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Audi Q7, based on reliability, safety and performance.

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