Audi Q7. Solid, reliable and roomy
The Audi Q7 is a full-size all-wheel drive crossover from the German automaker Audi AG, which is part of the Volkswagen Group concern. It has been produced since 2005. Today you can buy the second generation of the Audi Q7 crossover after 2019 restyling in the Israeli market.
First generation
The first generation of Audi Q7 was produced from 2005 to 2015, it was restyled in 2009. The first Q7 was based on the Audi Pikes Peak Quattro concept and was built on a platform from Volkswagen, Touareg and Porsche Cayenne were also built on this platform. However, Audi’s crossover was longer than its platform counterparts. Audi Q7 of the first generation was equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive, and it was possible to choose the 3-row passenger seat option, then it became 7-seater.
The first Audi Q7 was awarded the ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ award in the SUV class and took second place in the readers' award of the German magazine ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ as ‘Best Car of the Year’.
The first Audi Q7 was awarded the ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ award in the SUV class and took second place in the readers' award of the German magazine ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ as ‘Best Car of the Year’.
Second generation
The second generation of Audi Q7 has been produced from 2015 to the present, it was restyled in 2019. The new Audi Q7 crossover is designed on a new lightweight platform, which is also used for the 3rd generation Porsche Cayenne and the crossover Bentley Bentayga. The second Q7 became 325 kilograms lighter and slightly smaller than the first, which made it easier to park and travel on narrow roads. As in the first generation, there are configurations of Q7 with seven seats. There was also a hybrid version of the crossover, they are the Audi Q7 e-Tron, and the sports one - the Audi SQ7. New Audi Q7 earns top marks for its safety for both driver and passengers in the European crash test in 2015.
The latest technology in the infotainment and assistance systems of the new Audi Q7 is complemented by an excellent driving experience. Even the shortest journey will be unforgettable with Quattro permanent all-wheel drive and intelligent air suspension. It should be noted the sporty handling, excellent grip, and excellent cross-country ability of the Audi Q7 2019/2020. The driver can almost instantly change the characteristics of the car’s systems, choosing from seven different driving modes.
New Audi Q7 earns top marks for its safety for both driver and passengers in the European crash test in 2015.
The Audi Drive select system, which is standard on the new crossover, also changes the settings for the optional sports air suspension and the level of ground clearance. The optional Steering Rear Suspension makes maneuvering easier and more exciting to drive in a sporty style. You can operate additional functions with MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, which is included in the standard equipment list.
The interior of the new Audi Q7 is the perfect combination of conciseness, information content, and style, coupled with attention to detail and quality of materials. The new Audi Q7 2020 is solid, reliable, and extraordinarily spacious.
