Audi Q7 4x4 6.0 V12 TDI 5dr

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.

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.

Key facts

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

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Cheaper

4x4 3.0 TDI 204 5dr
£39,995
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 5dr
£41,425
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 Clean Diesel 5dr
£42,560
4x4 3.0 TFSI 272 5dr
£42,590
4x4 3.0 TDI 204 SE 5dr
£42,960
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 SE 5dr
£44,390
4x4 3.0 TDI 204 S line 5dr
£44,620
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 Clean Diesel SE 5dr
£45,525
4x4 3.0 TFSI 272 SE 5dr
£45,555
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 S line 5dr
£46,050
4x4 3.0 TDI 245Clean Diesel S line 5dr
£47,185
4x4 3.0 TFSI 272 S line 5dr
£47,215
4x4 3.0 TDI 204 S line Plus 5dr
£49,120
4x4 3.0 TFSI 333 SE 5dr
£49,640
4x4 3.0 TFSI 333 S line 5dr
£51,300
4x4 4.2 V8 TDI SE 5dr
£53,995
4x4 4.2 V8 TDI S line 5dr
£55,655
4x4 6.0 V12 TDI 5dr
£100,370

More expensive

4x4 3.0 TDI 204 5dr
£39,995
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 5dr
£41,425
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 Clean Diesel 5dr
£42,560
4x4 3.0 TFSI 272 5dr
£42,590
4x4 3.0 TDI 204 SE 5dr
£42,960
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 SE 5dr
£44,390
4x4 3.0 TDI 204 S line 5dr
£44,620
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 Clean Diesel SE 5dr
£45,525
4x4 3.0 TFSI 272 SE 5dr
£45,555
4x4 3.0 TDI 245 S line 5dr
£46,050
4x4 3.0 TDI 245Clean Diesel S line 5dr
£47,185
4x4 3.0 TFSI 272 S line 5dr
£47,215
4x4 3.0 TDI 204 S line Plus 5dr
£49,120
4x4 3.0 TFSI 333 SE 5dr
£49,640
4x4 3.0 TFSI 333 S line 5dr
£51,300
4x4 4.2 V8 TDI SE 5dr
£53,995
4x4 4.2 V8 TDI S line 5dr
£55,655
4x4 6.0 V12 TDI 5dr
£100,370

The Audi Q7 4x4 full review Read in full

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Quick and effortless pace from all engines
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Fine body contol, firm low-speed ride
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Some road noise; little engine or wind noise
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Not great residuals; dear to run
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Typical quality; reliability record not great
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Decent kit in both respects
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Great driving position; poor rear vision
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Seven seats and lots of space
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
No need to spend much on extras

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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, naturally.

Then there's your choice of engine. We haven’t driven the entry-level 3.0 TDI with 201bhp, but we love the 242bhp version of the same engine – it provides plenty of power and 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.