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.

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Key facts

0–60mph
5.5 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
25
Tank range
550 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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