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2010 Audi Q7 Review

November 9, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

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sleek and elegant
Cars.com

sharp interior design
Edmunds

The first sport-utility ever from sports-sedan specialists at Audi, the Q7 returns for the 2010 model year with a refreshed exterior and a touched-up cabin-and a new smaller stablemate in the Audi Q5. Part of a joint product plan with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Porsche Cayenne, the five- or seven-seat Audi A7 is offered with a choice of V-6, V-8, and diesel V-8 engines and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Priced from $47,725 for the V-6, the Q7 diesel costs $51,725 and the V-8, $61,825. The competition includes the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and Lincoln MKT.

A subtle, elegant approach defines the Q7. It's not a brutish off-roader in the Land Rover vein, nor a monster truck like the bling-encrusted Cadillac Escalade. Cars.com says the Q7 "looks a lot like a tall, bulked-up wagon." The Q7's fastback shape is classy and stylish, with only a high ground clearance to give away the off-road appeal. MyRide points out that it is "more tasteful and elegant than either of its platform mates, the Porsche Cayenne or VW Touareg." Audi's huge nose-to-ground grille dominates the front end, while sharp cutlines define the curvy body and athletic profile. MyRide approves of the "horse-collar grille" and says the "tapered greenhouse" maintains a "familial resemblance with the Avant wagons." ForbesAutos admires the "V-shaped prow" and its "coupe-like roof arch." Car and Driver observes "every detail...has been sculpted, massaged, and polished."

The Q7's richly appointed interior wears leather, suede, and wood well. It's tightly integrated and attractively styled, with a generally uncluttered appearance save for some of the minor switches. Edmunds refers to the Q7's "superior interior design," while Car and Driver exclaims, "You haven't seen gorgeous until you've beheld the dried-herb sumptuousness of the Cardamom Beige interior." Cars.com feels "the cabin features first-rate materials and an attention to detail seen in relatively few mass-produced vehicles."

Conclusion

The 2010 Audi Q7 breaks from the sport-ute pack with its sleek outline and its rich, detailed interior.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:sleek and elegantCars.comsharp interior designEdmunds The first sport-utility ever from sports-sedan specialists at Audi, the Q7 returns for the 2010 model year with a refreshed exterior and a touched-up cabin-and a new smaller stablemate in the Audi Q5. Part of a joint product plan with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Porsche Cayenne, the five- or seven-seat Audi A7 is offered with a choice of V-6, V-8, and diesel V-8 engines and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Priced from $47,725 for the V-6, the Q7 diesel costs $51,725 and the V-8, $61,825. The competition includes the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and Lincoln MKT. A subtle, elegant approach defines the Q7. It's not a brutish off-roader in the Land Rover vein, nor a monster truck like the bling-encrusted Cadillac Escalade. Cars.com says the Q7 "looks a lot like a tall, bulked-up wagon." The Q7's fastback shape is classy and stylish, with only a high ground clearance to give away the off-road appeal. MyRide points out that it is "more tasteful and elegant than either of its platform mates, the Porsche Cayenne or VW Touareg." Audi's huge nose-to-ground grille dominates the front end, while sharp cutlines define the curvy body and athletic profile. MyRide approves of the "horse-collar grille" and says the "tapered greenhouse" maintains a "familial resemblance with the Avant wagons." ForbesAutos admires the "V-shaped prow" and its "coupe-like roof arch." Car and Driver observes "every detail...has been sculpted, massaged, and polished." The Q7's richly appointed interior wears leather, suede, and wood well. It's tightly integrated and attractively styled, with a generally uncluttered appearance save for some of the minor switches. Edmunds refers to the Q7's "superior interior design," while Car and Driver exclaims, "You haven't seen gorgeous until you've beheld the dried-herb sumptuousness of the Cardamom Beige interior." Cars.com feels "the cabin features first-rate materials and an attention to detail seen in relatively few mass-produced vehicles." ConclusionThe 2010 Audi Q7 breaks from the sport-ute pack with its sleek outline and its rich, detailed interior. 2010 AUDI Q7 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "sleek and elegant" Edmunds: "sharp interior design" The first sport-utility ever from sports-sedan specialists at Audi , the Q7 returns for the 2010 model year with a refreshed exterior and a touched-up cabin-and a new smaller stablemate ...

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Both the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are related to the 2010 Audi Q7, but the Cayenne's a closer competitor, though it doesn't offer a third-row seat. It's less attractive than the Audi, too, but a brutal Turbo version has scalding acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV has crisp lines and a luxurious, roomy interior. BMW's X5 struggles with plain design and a taller, less roomy package, but also has a blazing M performance edition. The new entry on this list is the massive, flamboyant Lincoln MKT. A seven-seat crossover with some kitschy features-how about a refrigerator inside?-the MKT has acres of interior room, good handling, a distinctive look, and a turbocharged V-6 option that makes it a dark-horse challenger in this pack.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By Audi #1, Posted: 11/13/2009

    First off it is true that the Touareg and the Cayenne are related to each other but they are not related to the Q7. Second the Q7 has a V6 Diesel, not a V8. I believe that they meant Q7 and not A7. It's one thing to give your opinion but please get the facts right.

  2. By Mazda #2, Posted: 11/13/2009

    Actually the typ 7L Touareg and the typ 4L Q7 and the Cayenne are all built on the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. So yes they are related, albeit the Touareg and Cayenne are more closely related.

  3. By Larry L. #3, Posted: 11/19/2009

    The Audi is unquestionably NOT the same platform as the Touareg or the Cayenne - it's a 118.2" wheelbase versus 114" and 112.4" respectively. The suspension is completely different in all three vehicles as well. I've been with Audi over 25 years, and it still amazes me how many "experts" claim to have the "real" information on what makes an Audi different/the same or better/worse than other vehicles.

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