Video walkaround of the 2016 Audi Q7
We take a close look at some of the ’20 innovations’ on the all-new Audi Q7
By Shahzad Sheikh
Last week I got to have a brief go in the all-new large luxury SUV offering from Audi. We’ll try to bring you a full review soon, meanwhile check out my video walkaround of the 2016 Audi Q7 by clicking below.
The manufacturer claims there are 20 innovations for the second generation edition of its large luxury SUV, and four-wheel steering, kick-to-operate tailgate and an alert to warn you if you might hit something as you open your door, were amongst those that caught our attention.
It’s also 325kg lighter and it is claimed to consume 27% less fuel than before. Initially we get it in 45 TFSI guise priced at AED275,000 (US$75k) – which is actually the supercharged 3.0 V6 putting our 333bhp and giving it a 0-100kph time of 6.3 seconds with a limited top speed of 250kph. Combined average fuel consumption is 7.9L/100km. There will also be a 2.0-litre Turbo later.
Inside there is a slightly new design theme that mimics the horizontal lines of the exterior with strakes across the dashboard, and it’s also the second Audi to adopt the virtual cockpit – totally digital instrument panel design after the TT (although this system was first seen in the Lamborghini Huracan).
Unlike the TT though, there is still a large centre screen and this gets a new MMI touch pad system with programmable memory buttons and mouse-control like side buttons.
Let us know what you think of the new Audi Q7 below.
Who approved that exterior design? Who approved it? It’s ugly. The first generation Q7 was athletic and graceful; this one…isn’t. I’m sure it will be a fantastic car, but it’s ugly. See: current generation Acura MDX.