For S Line trim brings more assertive, sporting looks, huge 20-inch alloy wheels and an improved standard specification list to our favourite engine in the Q7 range
Against A bit too in-your-face looking for some, the S Line isn’t exactly discreet. Larger alloys do nothing for the ride quality on our less-than-perfect roads
Our favoured engine with more glitzy looks, the Q7 3.0 TDI S Line trim gains some useful extra equipment. The ride suffers due to those larger alloy wheels, though
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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