Pros
Recent reviews* have described the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel as having an appealing exterior design and elegant interior as well as exhibiting superb road handling. It comfortably accommodates up to seven passengers and offers 3,000 kg of towing capacity.
Cons
While the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI claims to seat seven passengers, third-row seating is best left for children*. As is the case with other vehicles in this category, the starting price quickly skyrockets as additional equipment is added.
Price
The 2013 Audi Q7 TDI comes in two versions:
Fuel economy for the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI is rated at 11.5 L/100 km city and 7.1 L/100 km highway.
Exterior Styling
The 2013 Audi Q7 TDI is almost an exact copy of the 2012 model, displaying elegant and sober lines. It comes with standard LED headlights and tail lights, headlight washers, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dim heated side rearview mirrors and 18-inch wheels (19-inch on the Premium model) and much more.
A panoramic sunroof which brightens up the whole passenger compartment is optional on the Q7.
Interior
The Audi Q7 interior is the epitome of elegance and refinement. The well-designed cockpit and supportive seats pamper the occupants. The Q7 offers such technological goodies as smart key pushbutton start/stop, Bluetooth connectivity and Audi audio system with Sirius satellite service.
Available options include rear infotainment system with dual 10.2-inch screens, 4-zone climate control, voice-activated controls and ventilated front seats.
Cargo Capacity
The 330 litres of available cargo space in the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI is less than the Acura MDX (425 litres) or the Mercedes-Benz GL (295 litres).
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a 3-litre turbodiesel V6 produces 240 hp and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. The Q7 reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, for a top speed of 209 km/h.
Safety
The Q7 rigid occupant cell protects its occupants by minimizing injuries in case of impact, automatic pretensioning seatbelts, front & rear passengers side curtain airbags and driver & front passenger and advanced dual-stage front airbags also contribute to protect occupants.
A wide variety of driving-assist systems are standard including: advanced parking system with rear camera, electronic brake force distribution with brake assist and optional adaptive cruise control with lane assistance.
Comparable Models
Acura MDX, Infiniti JX35 (and the yet to be released QX60 Hybrid), the Mercedes-Benz GL Class and, to a certain point, the BMW X5 and Audi Q7.
*References and Testimonials:
www.audi.ca
auto.lapresse.ca
Recent reviews* have described the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel as having an appealing exterior design and elegant interior as well as exhibiting superb road handling. It comfortably accommodates up to seven passengers and offers 3,000 kg of towing capacity.
Cons
While the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI claims to seat seven passengers, third-row seating is best left for children*. As is the case with other vehicles in this category, the starting price quickly skyrockets as additional equipment is added.
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Price
The 2013 Audi Q7 TDI comes in two versions:
- Q7 TDI quattro, which starts at $63,200;
- Q7 TDI quattro Premium, at $69,000.
Fuel economy for the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI is rated at 11.5 L/100 km city and 7.1 L/100 km highway.
Exterior Styling
The 2013 Audi Q7 TDI is almost an exact copy of the 2012 model, displaying elegant and sober lines. It comes with standard LED headlights and tail lights, headlight washers, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dim heated side rearview mirrors and 18-inch wheels (19-inch on the Premium model) and much more.
A panoramic sunroof which brightens up the whole passenger compartment is optional on the Q7.
Interior
The Audi Q7 interior is the epitome of elegance and refinement. The well-designed cockpit and supportive seats pamper the occupants. The Q7 offers such technological goodies as smart key pushbutton start/stop, Bluetooth connectivity and Audi audio system with Sirius satellite service.
Available options include rear infotainment system with dual 10.2-inch screens, 4-zone climate control, voice-activated controls and ventilated front seats.
Cargo Capacity
The 330 litres of available cargo space in the 2013 Audi Q7 TDI is less than the Acura MDX (425 litres) or the Mercedes-Benz GL (295 litres).
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a 3-litre turbodiesel V6 produces 240 hp and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. The Q7 reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, for a top speed of 209 km/h.
Safety
The Q7 rigid occupant cell protects its occupants by minimizing injuries in case of impact, automatic pretensioning seatbelts, front & rear passengers side curtain airbags and driver & front passenger and advanced dual-stage front airbags also contribute to protect occupants.
A wide variety of driving-assist systems are standard including: advanced parking system with rear camera, electronic brake force distribution with brake assist and optional adaptive cruise control with lane assistance.
Comparable Models
Acura MDX, Infiniti JX35 (and the yet to be released QX60 Hybrid), the Mercedes-Benz GL Class and, to a certain point, the BMW X5 and Audi Q7.
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*References and Testimonials:
www.audi.ca
auto.lapresse.ca