This model weighs 110 pounds more than its predecessor and is available with 21-inch titanium-effect alloy wheels and metallic screens. Audi Q7 may face stiff competition from BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. The domestic base price of the 2011 Audi Q7 is around $45,700, which excludes destination charges.
Styles and trim level:
The 2011 Audi Q7 is a full-size crossover sport utility vehicle that seats seven people. This sedan is available with three trim levels including Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels.
The 2011 Audi Q7 Premium model is offered with 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, power lift doors including programmable opening angle, automatic wipers, power front seats eight-way heated with lumbar adjustment and leather upholstery. Some of the additional features offered with this sedan are second row split seats, tilt and telescoping steering column, auto dimming rear view mirrors, Audi multimedia interface, Bluetooth connectivity and 11 speaker audio system, CD changers console mounted sic, satellite radio, single CD player, I-Pod interface and satellite radio. The premium TDI model is offered with additional chrome trim and 19-inch wheels.
Audi Q7 Premium Plus trim is offered with xenon headlights, panoramic sunroof, LED lights, power folding mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, driver’s seat with memory function, driver’s seat with memory function, Bose audio system Premium DVD capable HD radio and navigation system. This model can also be equipped with the Warm Weather Package, which includes four-zone automatic climate control, a deep-tint panoramic sunroof, and a manual sunshade for the liftgate and rear doors.
The 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige model is added with 20-inch wheels, keyless entry and ignition, blind-spot warning system, adaptive headlights, power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, warm weather package, and ventilated front seats. Audi Q7 3.0TS line Prestige is added with some additional features including 20-inch wheels, supercharged V6 engine, headlight washers and S line exterior styling and trim. S line accessories are also available with TDI Prestige trim as an optional feature. Some of the optional features available with the Prestige trim include adaptive air suspension, adaptive cruise control, 21-inch wheels, Bang and Olufsen sound system with 14 speakers and S Line package with special interior trim.
Some of the optional features of the Audi Q7 are cold weather package, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and towing package.
Engine and performance:
The 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium and Premium Plus model is armored with a 3.0L capacity supercharged V6 engine and the Audi Q7 3.0TS line model is armored with a more powerful engine that is capable of generating 333 HP of power and 325 pound-feet of torque. Both powertrains are paired with an all-wheel drive channel and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Specifications:
* Base number of cylinders: 6
* Base engine size: 3 liters
* Base engine type: V6
* Horsepower: 272 HP
* Peak Power: 4750RPM
* Torque: 295 pound-feet.
* Maximum torque: 2250 RPM
* Maximum Towing Capacity: 6600 lbs.
* Drive Type: AWD
* Turning Circle: 39.4 ft
Mileage:
* City: 16 MPG
* Highway: 22 MPG
* Combined: 18 MPG
The Audi Q7 TDI is armored with a 3.0L capacity V6 turbocharged diesel engine that makes 225 HP of power and 405 lb-ft of power. Under test conditions, this model accelerated from zero to 60 MPH in 8.6 seconds.
Mileage:
* City: 17 mpg
* Highway: 25 MPG
* Combined: 20 mpg
Design and features:
Audi Q7 gets full marks for its interior. Dash is perfectly driver-oriented and houses a multimedia interface that is easy to use. The front seat of this sedan offers maximum head and leg room and the rear seat is a bit cramped which can easily accommodate an average person and the third seat is comfortable only for small children. When the second- and third-row seats are folded down, this sedan offers 72.5 cubic feet of cargo space, which is below average compared to its competitors.
Dimensions:
* Wheelbase: 118.2 inches
* Overall Length: 200.3 inches
* Width, maximum without mirrors: 78.1 inches
* Overall Height: 68.4 inches
* Front Tread Width: 65.0 inches
* Rear track width: 66.0 inches
* Minimum ground clearance: 8.1 inches
* Minimum ground clearance: 9.4 inches
* Lift Height: 32.9 inches
* Cargo volume to seat 1: 72.5 cubic feet
* Cargo volume to seat 2: 42.0 cubic feet
* Cargo volume to seat 3: 10.9 cubic feet
* Passenger Capacity: 7
* Passenger Volume: 133.2 Cubic Feet
* Front headroom: 40.0 inches
* Front legroom: 41.3 inches
* Front shoulder room: 58.7 inches
* Second headroom: 37.2 inches
* Room for the second legs: 37.1 inches
* Second shoulder room: 58.1 inches
Security:
The 2011 Audi Q7 is armored with some standard safety features including stability control, anti-lock brakes, traction control, side curtain airbags, parking sensors and front seat side airbags. The Audi Q7 is also offered with a rear view camera, which is only available with the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. All trim levels are offered with optional second-row side airbags.
Braking distance (60 MPH to 0 MPH): 132 feet
In the government crash test, the Audi Q7 received five stars for its protection against side and frontal crashes. This vehicle also received a GOOD rating for front and side crash protection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Other specifications:
* Front Suspension Type: Independent with Adaptive Air
* Rear Suspension Type: Independent with Adaptive Air
* Brake Type: Power
* ABS Brake System: 4 Wheels
* Front Brake Rotor Diameter: 13.8 x 1.34 inches
* Rear Brake Rotor Diameter: 13.0 x 1.10 inches
* Front tire size: 255/ 55R18
* Rear tire size: 255/ 55 R 18
* Compact spare tire size
* Front wheel size: 18 x 8.0 inches
* Rear wheel size: 18 x 8.0 inches
* Spare Tire Size: Compact Inches
* Front wheel material: Aluminum
* Rear wheel material: Aluminum
* Spare wheel material: Steel
* Steering type: Rack and pinion
* Overall Steering Ratio: 16.5:1
2011 Audi Q7
Advantages:
Available with diesel variant
Top Safety Scores
Well worked interior
Cons:
limited cargo space
Lacks DVD entertainment system
Narrow third row seats.
