- suv 99,265
- 15,900 fair
- Charlotte, NC
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 99,265 gasoline grey automatic
2009 audi q7 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It makes 325 horsepower at 3750 rpm and a very robust 406 pound-feet of torque at 1750 rpm. It is matched with the same six-speed automatic used with the 4. 2-liter v8 but, in consideration of its torque curve, has a numerically lower axle ratio of 3. 27:1. Not only does it deliver a lot of torque, it also has remarkable fuel economy, and is epa-rated at 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. The diesel is known as the q7 tdi and is said to be the world's cleanest diesel sport utility vehicle. Otherwise, the 2009 q7 line is unchanged. The q7 was launched as a 2007 model. the audi q7 shares its solid architecture with the volkswagen touareg and porsche cayenne. The q7 rides on a longer wheelbase, however, and it has a more compliant ride than the volkswagen and porsche. The q7 is the longest of the three, and is the only one to offer three-row seating. To make its cabin more luxurious and inviting, audi has equipped the q7 with features not found on the touareg or cayenne. With all-wheel drive, a choice of three powerful engines and the classiest interior in the segment, the q7 deserves serious consideration when shopping for a luxury suv. High-technology features such as its blind-spot warning system add to safety and convenience in the q7. lineupthe 2009 audi q7 lineup features three engines and various trim levels. The base model is the 3. 6 quattro; above that is the 3. 6 quattro premium, 3. 6 quattro premium plus, and 3. 6 quattro prestige. The top of the line is the 4. 2 quattro prestige. The diesel is available in premium, premium plus and prestige trim levels. All q7s come with six-speed tiptronic automatic transmissions that can be shifted manually and quattro all-wheel drive with front, center and rear locking differentials. the q7 3. 6 43,500) is powered by a 3. 6-liter v6 that delivers 280 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The more typical options include a panorama sunroof 1,850), rear side airbags 350), and 6,600-pound towing package 550). The tdi diesel trim levels are equipped similarly to those of the 3. 6 gasoline-engine models. There is the 3. 0 tdi premium 50,900), the 3. 0 tdi premium plus 54,150), and the 3. 0 tdi prestige 56,800). the 4. 2 quattro prestige 59,220) is powered by a 4. 2-liter v8 that produces 350 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Passive safety features include front seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual front air bags, front side seat-mounted torso air bags, and side-curtain air bags that span all three rows of seats. A tire-pressure monitor is also standard. The q7 is bigger than it looks. The blunt front end features audi's signature bold grille flanked by menacing headlights at the leading edge of the sculpted hood. A heavily stylized front end helps mask the formidable mass of the q7's nose. Fog lights are set into the lower moldings. crisp side-view styling with articulated fenders and an arching roofline also do much to lessen the generous dimensions of the q7. Two stylish, full-length metal rails on the roof provide anchor points for accessory crossbars for securing cargo on the roof. the q7's rear view is dominated by high-mounted, horizontal taillights with led illumination and fiber-optic/led turn signals. The cut line for the tailgate sweeps outward around the taillights to become a styling element of its own. lower moldings are rendered in a durable, unpainted, chip-resistant material that is color-keyed to the paint above. A six-passenger arrangement is available with second-row bucket seats separated by a center console, with the third-row bench behind it. We find second-row bucket seats more comfortable than bench seats; however, the bucket seats with center console diminish cargo capability and dog friendliness so consider this carefully before ordering second-row buckets. the driver's seat is comfortable and most drivers should find the driving position nearly perfect. Getting in and out of the front seats or the second-row seats is easy thanks to large doors and a reasonably low floor. Accessing the third row is not as easy: the second-row seat slides and folds forward to grant access, but never quite enough for an adult to get back there smoothly. As with most, if not all, suvs, the third row is best left to the kids. interior trim speaks of high quality, with padded surfaces everywhere one can touch and virtually no hard plastics. Three different kinds of wood are available, as is patterned aluminum trim. The mix of materials conveys a level of luxury that matches, if not exceeds, the q7's price. the gauges are clear and bright with an information display between the speedometer and tachometer which cycles through several menus via buttons on the steering wheel. Redundant navigation messages are also communicated through this display, even when the dashboard screen displays something else, a useful feature. The stalk-mounted cruise controls and the switches for the wipers and lights have a supple, expensive feel. the multi-media interface, or mmi, controls the stereo, navigation system, and other functions. Designed to reduce the amount of buttons on the dashboard while adding even more features, mmi adds layers of complexity that require considerable time and practice to operate smoothly. The system features a central control dial and some 15 buttons to control the climate, audio, phone, and navigation systems, as well as relevant vehicle system information. The controls are situated on the horizontal surface behind the shift knob. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ CD Changer✔ Alloy Wheels
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