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Not a lot of difference in appearance from the Cayenne.
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I hope they make it really nice....with great handling, soft adjustable ride. Have a fuel saver option would be nice...like closing down 4 cylinders, or getting a diesel.
I doubt the Q7 will be able to have a third row seat. It is based on the Cayenne and Touareg, and both of them have a really small space behind the second row. Also that sloping roofline isn't good for a third row seat - lack of headroom.
A month ago I read that Nissan(Infiniti) was suing Audi because it had copied the Q letter name from it's vehicles. You know, QX56, QX4, Q45. What happened to that lawsuit? Audi should just call this SUV the A7. Kind of silly when you consider two companies fighting in court over a letter of the alphabet.
The Q7 is supposed to be a stretched version of that...not sure how stretched.
About the name, I think you're right. Volkswagen will probably just use the Q letter. After all, who's going to confuse and Audi with an Infiniti?
Supposedly, the Q7 interior is very much like the A6. If you want a glimpse, just look at that sedan.
Anyway, I think you should look at the Q7, if you can wait. I think it's coming in the fall, or late summer. The Q7 is supposed to really stop sales of the Toureg and Cayenne. I agree with you about the LR3- very utilitarian. It's just bland, and business-like, like the new BMWs. I think that the Range Rover could've been a little more gussied-up, because it looks like an LR3 with wood trim on the inside. If they put some taste into it, it'd just be that much better. The Q7, on the other hand, is supposed to have a gorgeous interior. I'm pretty sure its interior will be a little nicer than the A6, justifying its premium. Not that the A6 isn't nice enough, it's arguably the best-designed car in its class. Good choice.
From what I read the Q7 was coming out Spring of '06. (I t really doesn't matter the timing. I have an '03 vehicle so I am not in a hurry.) It sure would be nice for a late summer or fall release. My experience is that it is very rare nowadays for a vehicle to be released the same calendar year as the model. Fall would make sense.
So why are they going to make an SUV?
If Audi said, "all-wheel drive is better than front-wheel drive" yet didn't offer awd, don't you think that would be a dumb slogan?
Finally after many partial shots and various teaser photos, here it is.
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V8 cars will arrive around May, and the V6 in September. They will both be 2007 models.
The Q7 will bring Audi many new customers, the MSRP on the 350HP V8 is $49k - super deal in my book. For a glimpse of what standard and what's optional, check out this article at Fourtitude -- http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_1900.shtml
Even if you load this car up with navigation, rear cameras, air suspension and every option, you'll be under 60 grand.
That undercuts the R class by about 10 grand. This will be a huge car for Audi.
Perhaps with gas prices where they are and the fact that Audi is late to the game with an SUV, they want to ensure the Q7 gets traction. I'm jitterey about buying a first year Audi, otherwise this would be a short-putt
Not to mention it will have a better built interior too. It does appear that Audi realizes that they are so very late to the now ending SUV party so they've decided to make the deal as "sweet" as possible.
I suspect that Mercedes R550 (382hp) will come sooner than later.
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(Gulp) If a fully loaded R500 goes for about $73K, I shudder to see the price of the R550. Probably between $77-80K. At that point I would really wonder if there's a cheaper luxury minivan/sedan/SUV/crossover that could do the job.
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The top of the line "premium" Q7 will be a little over 60 grand. But that will include navigation, cold weather, the technology package w/ advanced key, rear camera, park assist & voice recognition, and 19 inch wheels.
It still undercuts the competition by anywhere from $5-7,000. And it's the best looking vehicle in this market segment hands down.
My concern is that, by then Toyota/Lexus has been making hybrids for some time and have already announced that it is and will be costing them less to make hybrids and therefore they will be cheaper to the consumer from them as well.
How will Audio expect to compete with Lexus as far as hybrids if they are so late to the game with it in 2008 and will likely be more expensive being Audi's first hybrid try not to mention not as perfected as Lexus has already proven they get actually more performance out of their hybrid powerplants (V8 power out of their v6).
So who will pay more for an inferior late hybrid? YOu may say they have the best AWD. But many believe Subaru has equal or better AWD system as Audi and for much less price tag and Toyota has bought GM's share of Subaru so will be sharing hybrid technology with them and gaining their superior Symetrical AWD
I can't see paying thousands more for hybrid technology to get 2-3 more mpg.
Maybe it's better on the Lexus. Hybrid's are much better for long distance highway driving, but if you do a lot of city driving, it's far less of an improvement than you would think.
I think Audi's on the right track with their FSI fuel intake system. The current A6 3.2 Quattro is rated 27 MPG on the highway with the new FSI motor. V8's won't be as good, but FSI is coming for the V8 motors this year.
Jan 4, 2006 | Source: Audi of America
2007 Audi Q7 4.2 quattro Featuring Uncompromised SUV Performance, Luxury and Technology Priced at $49,900
LOS ANGELES - With the North American debut of the 2007 Audi Q7 performance SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi announced pricing for the Q7 4.2 quattro model starting at an MSRP of $50,620 (including $720 destination charge).
“The all-new Q7 is truly making the impossible possible in the luxury SUV segment,” said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President, Audi of America. “Its combination of dynamic performance, versatility, innovative technology and luxurious appointments is unparalleled.”
The 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 quattro is equipped with a 4.2-liter V8 FSI engine with gasoline direct injection technology producing 350 horsepower. A six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and the latest generation of quattro all-wheel drive confidently sends the power to the ground. Power delivery is now split 42:58 front to rear under normal driving conditions, adding to the dynamic handling capabilities of the Q7.
As with all Audi models, the 2007 Q7 4.2 quattro has no shortage of standard luxury features. Such items as automatic Adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights, seven-passenger seating covered in leather seating surfaces, power tailgate, Audi’s intuitive MMI system, automatic dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloy wheels, 5,500 pound towing capacity, cruise control, and keyless entry are only the beginning of the impressive list of standard features.
The Q7 4.2 quattro has an extensive list of luxurious and technologically advanced options as well. A cold weather package with heated front and second row seats, and heated steering wheel, lists for $850. A $2,400 technology package consists of a rearview camera with rear acoustic parking system, Audi side assist that monitors the vehicles blind spots, Advanced key keyless entry and vehicle start system, and voice control.
Stand alone options on the Q7 4.2 quattro include 3-panel Panorama sunroof, 19 or 20-inch alloy wheels, 4-zone automatic climate control including rear control panel, upgraded 6,600 pound towing capacity, satellite radio, and DVD navigation. Sold order options include, adaptive air suspension, Audi’s latest generation of adaptive cruise control (delayed introduction) and Audi side assist.
The Q7 4.2 quattro has the standard plethora of safety equipment that you will find across the entire Audi model line up. Dual front and front side airbags, Sideguard curtain airbags that protect occupants in all three rows, anti-lock disc brakes at all four corners, Electronic Stability Program with roll-over sensing capability, and pre-tensioning three-point seatbelts for all seven passengers are all standard. Rear side airbags are optional.
Q7 4.2 Base Price $49,900
Cold Weather: 850
Technology: 2400
20 Inch Wheels: 1600
19 Inch Wheels: 800
Panorama Roof: 1850
Navigation: 1800
Satellite: 550
4 Zone climate 950
Premium Leather 1,000
Tow Pack: 550
Trunk Tie Down 250
Rear Side Airbags 350
There's also a premium model @ 59,900 that has a majority of those options already on it.