Audi Q7
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Great Luxury SUV
In September 2019 I bought a brand new Q7 50TDI. It's now got almost 62k km been awesome. It's a pre-facelift car with the 2020 engine and 48v mild hybrid system. 0-100 6.2 sec that's impressive performance. Small issues here and there but nothing dramatic. It's quick, comfortable and on long drives, you don't feel tired or worn out. You sorta feel refreshed after getting out from 5 hours of highway driving. Good on fuel 6.7l/100km and handles pretty good. Very roomy fits like a glove into Sydney parking lots and is pretty enjoyable to drive. You get a 5-year unlimited km warranty and 5-year 75k km servicing. What's not to like? Show detailsGreat car but pricey to maintain
We bought our 2014 4.2 TDI V8 as a low Klm Demo from Audi Sydney, where both the pre and post sales service was excellent. 5 years and 142,000 Klms later (and with a little sadness) we said goodbye to the vehicle a few weeks ago (as a trade on a new Q5).Firstly the Good:
The engine & gearbox are superb - in normal traffic just lopes along and is never stressed, hardly breaking a sweat. When you need it you really appreciate the 250 Kw and 800 Nm torque - great for overtaking and towed our 3 ton van much (and I mean much) better than the 200 ... Read more
series LandCruiser we had before it. We averaged 10.5 L/100 mixed and around 8L/100 from Sydney to Coffs on regular trips great for the size / performance. The car was tight from day 1 to day 1832, not a squeak or rattle or unusual noise anywhere. It handled like a car - ours had air suspension and in dynamic mode it hunkered down and really gripped the road - OK not like a sports car but better than my SSV Commodore - and stopped on a dime. The seats, cabin and features were great (for it's day - ours for instance came with a TV) The not so good: Services were expensive 800-1200 every 15,000 k The P zero 295/35/21's were super grippy but lasted around 20,000 k per set (we found them for 320 a piece to replace otherwise retail for over 500 each!) Original pads and discs are super soft (hence the great stopping performance) expect $3000 from Audi to replace after 40-50,000 k. (We went aftermarket performance for $2,000 and they lasted 90,000) overall we really loved the car but we did pay for the privilege.One of the best cars I've owned
I bought a used 2015 Audi Q7 about 8 months ago, and love it.It has 4WD, 4 wheel steering and air suspension, and is one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven.
I drove it from Sydney to Brisbane, and in the wet on the highway at 110km/h it's incredibly stable. Also got 6.5l/100km which is outstanding for a 200kw 2.5 tonne diesel.
It's powerful and also super quiet which is a pleasant surprise, and the interior is a lovely place to be.
It tows my caravan with ease (that's the reason I bought it), and the virtual cockpit is an awesome ... Read morepiece of kit. It's a shame the trailer assistance software isn't available in Australia because of safety chain rules, but I hope Audi can sort something out for the new model. I also own a 2015 Mercedes E400 (supposedly the best sedan ever made at the time), and I actually enjoy driving the Q7 more (never thought I'd say that). The only issues I have with it are that there's not a lot of leg room in the 3rd row (the Isuzu M-UX is much better there), it has no spare wheel (not even a spacesaver), and the brakes tend to pulse a bit more than I like under heavy braking. The front seats could use a little more lateral support, but I believe that's available with a seat upgrade. None of these things affect the driveability or reliability. I've read lots of reviews where people have had lots of problems with their Q7 which is unfortunate, but I have to say I've had none so far with mine. I've owned 3 BMWs (all of which had problems such as the dash display failing, constant oil leaks in my 540i etc), three Mercedes Benz (one of which had minor problems, and my current E400 has a very intermittent problem where I suddenly lose power - they can't figure out why). This is my 3rd Audi, and I've only had problems with the voice recognition software in one of them, otherwise they've all been great. My point is that all models and manufacturers have problems from time to time. If you're unlucky enough to get a lemon then it's disastrous, but otherwise you should expect some problems with any car you buy. As for the diesel fuel issues, it's no different from Toyota Prados which are having major problems with their DRM system right now (reports of people breaking down out near Birdsville in their new Prado are concerning), along with some other manufacturers. Also note that Toyota, Hyundai and Honda have all received huge fines in recent years for not disclosing safety issues with some models (such as faulty brakes) etc. And if you really believe Q7s are unreliable, you should read the reviews about other 4WDs! As for the dealers, well that's a very big variable. Next year I'll be trading in my Q7 for the new model. I expect there will be some problems with it, but I'm sure I'll love driving it just the same. Love it :)
What a great choice
Well i have just returned from 7000klm trip towing 3.2t caravan to Qld got ecm tune from veloce clayton great bloke excellent job could not believe how well car performed. Best fuel figures for 220k 10.3lt 100 worst 13.9lt 100 everything else performed terrific. What a great car Audi Q7. Show detailsNice car, but fuel consumption is not as marketed
Nice car, better feeling than BMW 2015 X5, but the fuel consumption is bit higher than website says. Interior feels good, better than my old Benz G class. What I don’t like is the option package are bit pricy, should be more affordable for real Audi drivers. Also the standard Audio system/speakers are not as good as my old TT 2006. Could be bigger internal space.Show details
Excellent..no other words match
A great family car that provide the upmost comfort and luxury. I love this car as it is quite, comfortable, spacious and dynamic. Never forget to add the dynamic suspension and ambient lighting option as it can make a huge difference in your experience and comfort. If you are in doubt please drive a car with and without dynamic suspension and feel the difference.Show details
Fantastic
This is a great family car, i have a mustang and my wife uses the Q7, or when we are together we use this. As a family car is has plenty of room, very economical and safe. It's very ease to drive, when we first got it, i likened it to driving a cloud.Show details
Great car, but???
Audi Q7 traded in 8 year old car but what a big change in technology cannot fault audi so far 4mths. Except one big problem that shows audi do not care about its customers no safety features in navigation speed red light school zones etc etc first time I have had a car in last 15 years with these features missing big mistake for 21 century.October 6th 2018 Update: what a great choice
Well i have just returned from 7000 km trip towing 3.2t caravan to Qld got ecm tune from veloce clayton great bloke excellent job could not believe how well car performed best fuel figures for 220k 10.3lt 100 worst 13.9lt 100 everything else performed terrific what a great car Audi Q7 Show details
Great Family Car
The driving experience is great. The dashboard is a little cramped though, especially the glove box, it is a struggle to open it sometimes given the amount of space available after accounting for the legs. It would have been nice to have a compartment for my sunglasses. The car is overall reliable and gets good mileage.Show details
Best car ever!!!
We owned Audi Q7 over 2 years now. Excellent condition. Other than regular servicing & changing tire we did not spent even 1 single cent on other kinds of repairs etc. Very comfortable for long drive. Love this car. Would love to recommend Audi Q7 if you are looking to buy new car.Show details
The best car I have ever had
First part - about Audi Dealership:I spoke to a few but went to only 2 Audi Dealerships. Second one was Audi Five Dock in Sydney. I was astounded by their knowledge in the car. I met with Nadim and he helped me to finalise a car and also told me that the type of finance I was looking for, they can help. Then I met with Christian. What a wonderful man! He helped me with a difficult finance and now I am driving my Audi Q7! Thanks Audi Five Dock.
Second part - about Audi Q7:
My car is 200KW, with sunroof, Assistance Package, 21 inch wheel. Thi... Read more
s car drives amazingly and technology is just mind-blowing! Love the sunroof and it is so big. I don't think, I can now live without the Assistance Package. If you are in Sydney and in traffic, you must have this package! Just relax and let the car drive you! The 21 inch wheel looks good but if you are going any off-roading, this is a no. Should've picked a 19 or 20 inch. The car drives amazing! 0-100 amazingly fast 6.5 seconds. Can actually fit 7 adults - may be smaller adults in the last row. More space left compared to other 7 seaters RRS, BMW X5, LandCruiser, Mercedes GLS. I have tried off-roading and even with the road tyres, the quattro pulled the car through a mountain! Love this car, highly recommended.Great Family Car that delivers Performance
I took the plunge to purchase a base model 160kw no options version 2016 Q7 in June 2016 after evaluating various options such as, the Volvo XC 90 a top range Mazda CX 9, Land Rover Discovery and BMW X5. One must have was 7 seat option that pretty much cut the X5 out, and the Mercedes only had 7 seats when you got to the GLE which blew the budget some what. As another test i drove the Nissan Pathfinder, which was terrible for me, as i hated the slippery CVT transmission, YUK and terrible driving dynamics.I am a guy that enjoys good driving ... Read more
dynamics coupled with functionality, and i must say the Q7 left them all for dead with respect to driving dynamics. The 7 seats with power up and down is a breeze to use which still leaves enough room on the boot for a pram and other stuff. The functionality of the MMI, phone, bluetooth, sat nav are easy and very intuitive, its hard to fault besides the voice control, sometimes it just doesn't understand me. The sound system is great for a base model and the 160kw engine is very perky, its really hard to pick the difference with performance against the 200kw engine. I would have like the 200kw but the budget didn't allow it. I usually put this car into corners a bit hard at times just because i like it, and the handling is excellent for a car this size. Look its not like putting a GTI into a corner but for what it is it left avery other SUV for dead with cornering and driving stability with the base model steel springs. Very impressive. Only negative in handling is very slight turbo lag at low speed. However when you compare the strength of this engine 3.0L Turbo diesel 500Nm to the other SUV's i mentioned especially the Volvo, i found that the Q7 engine performs with ease, where the 4cyl Volvo went OK but it felt like it was pushing a 4cyl engine for a SUV. As far as cabin comfort well its great, sometimes you don't even know the engine is running its that quiet, and the family love it for long drives as its roomy and quite. Overall i have no regrets purchasing a premium SUV like the Q7, the technology and performance is really prestigious, and i can highly recommend this car. If i had the budget i would buy the SQ7 which is nothing short of an amazing vehicle being a V8 Twin turbo diesel with 900Nm "Insane" which does 0-100 in 4.8sec, with pre spoolers on the Turbo. Awesome car!!! As you can see i highly recommend this car after 18 months of driving one.Never anything else
I love my car and everyone who knows me will know that I don't let ANYONE else drive it!It fits all the kids in and makes school drop offs so easy in the morning! haha! It is smooth and as an automatic driver I find it so easy to drive.
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Nice, comfortable and smooth
Nice car and so smooth and quiet for a diesel. Have the 160kw model plus sunroof, 360 camera, assist package and 20 inch wheels. Plenty of sensors and self parking is great for a big car. There's plenty of power. So far all good with 5000km. Love the mobile wifi and apple CarPlay is handy. It remembers my seat setting and automatically adjust when I entered if it was changed prior.The only drawback - 3rd row seats not that big. Lifting the 2nd row ito enter 3rd row is hard - especially for kids to lift and put back down. Lifting the 3rd is easy - just press the button.
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Not perfect as expected but starting to love it
Got the Audi Q7 MY17 for 1 year from Audi Indooroopilly. I admit during the first 6 month ownership it had 5 times broke down due to the "Start Stop System Error" followed by "Drive System Error" and the car was put into Limp mode and I have to drive that slowly to the dealership.I have done a lot of research and seems this problem is very common for the new Q7 and according to the dealership, the problem is caused by DPF.
Honestly for the first 6 month the experience can be described as "terrible" and the car broke down on the 23rd of … Read more · 1
December which is on the night just before Christmas. however the the service from dealership is "exceptional" and they always keep me in the loop how Audi Australia going to solve this problem. I have had 5 broken down during the first 6 month of ownership or during the first 10k. However the car seemed self healed/corrected there after. currently my odometer is 17500 km and from 10k to now there was ZERO problem in relation to the DPF. I am still waiting for Audi Australia's response of "official fix" because I don't want that problem to re occur when my warranty runs out. I searched and this problem seems only occur on diesel model which explains the DPF plays big part on it. I give 4 star now but would like to give 5 if I could hear back from Audi Australia. Other than this problem the car drives ultra smooth and quiet, with the Dynamic mode the car handles close to Porsche cayenne and the car is much much better than X5 in nearly every way.Details
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Category | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs |
Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) |
Fuel Type | Diesel and Hybrid | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy | |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 4 Stars | 4 Stars |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 1.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L | 100 L | 100 L |
Engine | 6 Cylinder 3.0L | 6 Cylinder 3.0L | 6 Cylinder 3.0L | |
Max Power | 200kW @ 4250rpm | 190kW @ 4500rpm | 245kW @ 6500rpm | |
Max Torque | 600Nm @ 1500-300rpm | 600Nm @ 1250-3000rpm | 440Nm @ 2900-5300rpm | |
Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | Slovakia | Slovakia | Slovakia |
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | ||
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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Replaced by | Audi Q7 4M | Audi Q7 4M |
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