For This version has all the scale, status and ability of larger engined relatives, but with wallet-friendlier fuel consumption and running costs. It has an environmental conscience, too

Against Costs a lot more than the standard 3.0 TDI, but saves you nothing in company car tax and very little in fuel. Costs a lot more to buy than the basic trim

Audi Q7 4x4

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Has all the talents of our favourite 3.0 TDI version, so it's a cracking choice if you've got a green side. However, costs more to buy than our favourite, and isn't much cheaper to run

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Key facts

0–60mph
8.5 secs
Top speed
134 mph
Average mpg
31.7
Tank range
697 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

If you have your heart set on a Q7, you have plenty of choices to make. Not least the colour – there's a palette of around eight to choose from, but if none of those tickle your fancy, Audi's paint shop will recreate any colour you choose. For a price, that is.

Then there's your choice of engine. We'd recommend the 3.0 TDI because it provides enough power and the most sensible running costs. The Clean Diesel version is fine if you have a genuine environmental conscience, but if your decision to go green is a financial one, leave it be – it won't save you anything in company car tax. All the other engines are strong, but running costs start to get beyond a joke, especially if you go for a petrol.

Trim-wise, we'd stick with the standard Q7. SE cars are a little posher and S line a little sportier, but the standard car comes with everything you really need.

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