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Audi Q7 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr Tiptronic Review

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The pick of the diesels. With 282bhp and 0-62mph dealt with in 6.5sec, this 3.0-litre V6 diesel is punchy, refined and relatively efficient, although the dim-witted automatic gearbox lets the side down a bit.

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Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV have all won their classes at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards in recent years, while the TT coupé is the most decorated car in the history of the ceremony.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

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The plushest version of the SQ7 adds plenty of additional kit to the regular version. This includes 22in wheels, soft close doors, a panoramic glass sunroof, heated rear outer seats for the second row, ventilated and massaging front seats, heated steering wheel, extra leather on the dash and doors, a Bang & Olufsen stereo, head-up display, a 360deg camera, adaptive cruise control and a whole heap of safety kit. Expensive, but full of luxuries.


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Electrically adj heated/folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory + automatic kerb side function for passenger side exterior mirror

Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL

Heated front and outer rear seats for second row

Audi smartphone interface includes wireless Apple carplay/Android Auto

Audi HD matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light + dynamic front and rear indicators

Driver and front passenger, front side and curtain airbags

Electric adjustable front seats/backrest bolsters, lumbar support, memory functionality

Tour pack with Adaptive cruise assist - Q7

Comfort and sound pack with Bang + Olufsen premium sound system - Q7

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The outstanding Audi Q7 offers a relaxing blend of comfort and peaceful cruising manners, while proving surprisingly agile for such a spacious seven-seat luxury SUV. Go for the 55 TFSI in S line trim, or the 55 TDI if you're happy to consider a diesel.


<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Logical and beautifully built interior, with great infotainment</li> <li>More than enough space for five passengers or, even better, seven</li> <li>Strong performance along with impressive efficiency</li> <li>Composed handling that limits any feeling of unwieldiness</li></ul>

We class a luxury SUV as being anything where our pick of the range costs more than £45,000 – and at this price point, buyers' expectations are high. So, as well as all of the qualities that make regular SUVs such well-rounded choices –&nbsp;such as decent space for passengers and luggage, a classy interior and robust materials – we also want a cosseting ride, the latest driver assistance technology and enough space to really stretch out.

The Land Rover Discovery proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a luxurious SUV, but if you've got a bit more to spend, the Audi Q7 is perennially popular among buyers, and with good reason. Or, at the very top of this market, there are newer additions such as the BMW X7 to consider.

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