For Insane performance diesel flagship Q7 brings 5.5 second 0-62mph ability and autobahn-storming pace. Massive presence combines huge pace to make a car that will crush a Porsche Cayenne.

Against Not for shrinking violets or those without very deep pockets. It's not twice the car of its V6 TDI relative, even though it will cost you at least double to own and run.

Audi Q7 4x4

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Crazy performance diesel range-topper to topple its competition. Makes little sense for all but seriously wealthy owners with their own oil wells.

Reader review rating

4.138889
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Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric steering adjust £305
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £1,530
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Standard
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Standard
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player £1,050
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Standard
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Not Available
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Standard
Satellite navigation Standard
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Standard
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera £340
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,125
Lane Departure Warning £410
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass £535
Options calculator Price
Electric steering adjust £305
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £1,530
DVD Player £1,050
Reversing Camera £340
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,125
Lane Departure Warning £410
Laminated Glass £535
Total Price: £100,370
Running costs
Town mpg 19
Out of town mpg 30.3
Average mpg 25
Tank capacity (litres) 100
CO2 Rating (g/km) 298
Carbon offset cost £43
Green rating M
Insurance group 50
Typical insurance £1,195.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 46%
Typical contract hire £1,606.00
Pence per mile 214
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,280.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown
Three-year cost£62,376
Company car tax
Percentage charge 35
Benefit in kind £34,760.00
Tax payable 20% £6,952.00
Tax payable 40% £13,904.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type 4X4
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 7
Engine (cc/type) 5934/V12
Number of Valves 48
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 493/3750
Pulling power (lb/ft) 738
Engine position F
Driven wheels Four
Length (mm) 5089
Width (mm) 2000
Height (mm) 1772
Boot space (min ltr) 775
Boot space (max ltr) 2035
Towing weight (kg) 3300
Kerb weight (kg) 2605
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 5.5
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 4 stars
Child protection 4 stars
Pedestrian protection 2 stars

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