Audi Q7: Testing of the 3.6L Audi Q7

A very objective and well written review of the 2007 Audi Q7 with the 3.6L V6 FSI engine. The author had previously tested the 4.2L V8 engine and it is very apparent his bias. One should probably note that when test driving cars, it is always best to start with the lower end models. That being said, it is a good review of the technology and peformance of the Audi Q7.



Here are a few excerpts:

That's a shame, because as it stands, the 280-hp, 3.6-litre V6-powered Q7 is very well mannered on the road. True, accelerations are not as athletic as those of the 350-hp 4.2-litre V8, but 0-100 kph sprints are still achieved in eight very reasonable seconds--barely one second slower than with the big mill.....

.....One thing's for sure: while the base Q7 lacks the advanced technologies listed earlier, its interior is as sharp and striking as the premium model's. The soundproofing is excellent, the fit and finish is outstanding and passengers enjoy great comfort. A two-way trip between Montreal and Quebec City is completed without any complaint.....

.....MMI, which controls just about every vehicle function, is not very user-friendly, even for tech geeks. The various buttons and knobs are located near the base of the shifter rather than in the upper portion of the dashboard, where your eyes are naturally led to. Bad idea. In fact, it drains a large part of the driver's attention, which could result in a serious accident. On the flipside, some of the controls, like the audio system's, are mounted on the steering wheel.

[Source: Auto123.com]

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