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Audi Q7 55 TFSI e Quattro Sport 5dr Tiptronic Review

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This plug-in hybrid packs a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that’s helped along by a big battery and electric motor. Combined they produce 376bhp which is good for a 0-62mph time of just 5.9sec, equalling the petrol only 55 TFSIe. It isn’t in as low a company car tax bracket as the BMW X5 45e, though, due to its so-so electric only range.

55 TFSI e Quattro

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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Entry-level Sport trim gets you LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, part-leather seats (electrically adjustable and heated in the front), 19in alloy wheels, cruise control, power-folding door mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, a powered tailgate, keyless start and plenty of infotainment gadgets, including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless phone-charging and a 10-speaker stereo.

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55 TFSI e Quattro Sport 5dr Tiptronic

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

Driver and front passenger, front side and curtain airbags

Audi smartphone interface includes wireless Apple carplay/Android Auto

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

Audi matrix LED headlights with dynamic front and rear indicators

3 zone automatic air conditioning including remote pre-conditioning

Parking system plus with 360 degree display (front, rear and side sensors) - acoustic and visual park assist system

Tour pack with Adaptive cruise assist - Q7

Audi Q7

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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