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Audi Q7

Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Parent company	Volkswagen Group
Production	2006—present
Assembly	Zuffenhausen, Germany (engine) Bratislava, Slovakia (coachwork+final assembly)
Class	Full-size crossover SUV
Body style(s)	5-door SUV
Layout	longitudinal front engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group 7L platform (4L)
Engine(s)	4.2L V8 FSI 3.6L V6 FSI 4.2L V8 TDI 3.0L V6 TDI 6.0L V12 TDI
Transmission(s)	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	118.2 in (3002 mm)
Length	200.2 in (5085 mm)
Width	78.1 in (1984 mm)
Height	68.3 in (1735 mm)
Kerb weight	4850-5730 lb (2205-2605 kg)
Related	Porsche Cayenne Volkswagen Touareg

The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by German automaker Audi since its unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006.

In its name Q7, the "Q" denotes a new family of vehicles for Audi, and the designation "7" marks its placement between the A6 and A8 in Audi's model range.

Contents 1 Overview 2 First Generation (2005-2009) 2.1 Features 2.2 Engines 2.3 Safety 2.4 North American models 2.5 Q7 hybrid (2005) 2.6 Q7 V12 TDI (2008-) 2.7 Audi Q7 coastline (2008) 2.8 Lawsuit on the use of the letter Q 3 Second Generation (2009-) 3.1 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 3.2 US models 3.3 Engines 3.4 Transmission 4 See also 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Overview

The Q7 utilises a modified version of the Volkswagen Group 7L platform, the 4L. Based on the Audi Pikes Peak quattro concept car, the Q7 is designed more for on-road use, and was not meant for serious off-road use where a transfer case is needed. In an off road test through the Australian outback it fared well for a "soft roader",^{[citation needed]} but in a test published in The Sunday Times it was described as "an absolutely useless off-roader".^[1] Although it lacks a low-range transfer case, it has quattro permanent four wheel drive system with a central differential lock, and an adjustable-height air suspension which helps in off road situations.

[edit] First Generation (2005-2009)

[edit] Features

• Q7 offers a feature marketed as AMI, or Audi Music Interface, to allow user manipulation of an iPod or similar MP3-style player, which can play through the main sound system.
• Q7 was the first Audi model to offer Side Assist, a type of blind-spot detection and warning system.

[edit] Engines

Petrol engines
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm
3.6 FSI	2006-2009	3.6 L (3597 cc, 220 cu in) V6 FSI	280 PS (276 hp/206 kW)@6200, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@2500-5000
4.2 FSI	2005-2009	4.2 L (4163 cc, 254 cu in) V8 FSI	350 PS (345 hp/257 kW)@6800, 440 N·m (325 lb·ft)@3500
Diesel engines
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm
3.0 TDI	2005-2007	3 L (2967 cc, 181 cu in) V6 turbo	233 PS (230 hp/171 kW)@4000, 500 N·m (369 lb·ft)@1750-2750
3.0 TDI	2007-2009	3 L (2967 cc, 181 cu in) V6 turbo	240 PS (237 hp/177 kW)@4000-4400, 550 N·m (406 lb·ft)@2000-2250
4.2 TDI	2007-2009	4.1 L (4134 cc, 252 cu in) V8 turbo	326 PS (322 hp/240 kW)@3750, 760 N·m (561 lb·ft)@1800-2500
V12 TDI	2008-	5.9 L (5934 cc, 362 cu in) V12 twin turbo	500 PS (493 hp/368 kW)@3750, 1,000 N·m (738 lb·ft)@1750-3250

0-100 KM/h performance for Q7 3.6 V6 FSI is 8.5s, and for 4.2 V8 FSI is 7.4S.

[edit] Safety

Despite its multiple airbags and safety electronics, such as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), the Q7 scored only four stars out of five () in the Euro NCAP crash test for adult occupant protection^[2]. According to Audi, this was caused by a design error, and has since been fixed in cars manufactured after the test which should allegedly lead to five stars, official tests to prove this remain to be done as of March 2009.

However in the USA, the Q7 received five out of five stars () from the NHTSA safety test for both front and side impacts. The IIHS awarded the Q7 its Top Safety Pick, with Good ratings in all 14 measured categories of the front and side impact test.^[3]

[edit] North American models

It was first released as 2007 model, with Q7 4.2 quattro available at launch.^[4]

[edit] Q7 hybrid (2005)

It was a concept vehicle based on Q7. It uses the engine from 4.2 FSI with electric motor to provide 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) extra torque, and nickel-metal hydride battery. It has 0-100km/h acceleration of 6.8s. The vehicle weighs 2410 kg (5313 lb), 140 kg (309 lb) heavier than the petrol counterpart.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show.^[5]

Audi is reportedly going to introduce a hybrid version of the Q7 sometime in the future.^[6] However, low US dollar caused Audi to cease future offering of Q7 hybrid to US market, but stated limited quantities would be available for the commercial market.^[7] Audi's research and development chief, Michael Dick, later announced Q7 hybrid would be produced in limited numbers for test purposes only and that development work would focus on a more advanced lithium-ion battery-based hybrid system for the Q5.^[8]

[edit] Q7 V12 TDI (2008-)

The engine was based on the diesel technology from Audi R10 TDI race car, but with larger displacement. The engine was rated 500 PS (493 hp/368 kW) and 1,000 N·m (738 lb·ft), making it the most powerful diesel engine, and also the only twelve-cylinder diesel engine, used in any passenger car. It has 0-100km/h acceleration of 5.5 seconds.^[9]

The concept vehicle originally appeared at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.

Audi was reported not bringing Q7 V12 TDI to US market.^[10]

[edit] Audi Q7 coastline (2008)

It is a concept version of Q7 V12 TDI with Inuit white interior with wood decoration. The design theme was inspired by luxury yachts.^[11]

The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor Show.^[12]

[edit] Lawsuit on the use of the letter Q

In early 2005, Nissan North America Inc. filed a lawsuit against Audi over the use of the letter "Q" as a model name.^[13]

Audi is using the "Q" for the designation of their quattro four-wheel drive system, used in production cars for over twenty-five years (Audi's quattro trademark is actually an umbrella term for several types of four wheel drive systems developed by Torsen, Haldex Traction AB, and Borg-Warner, the latter being used in the Q7). Nissan's Infiniti marque had been using Q as the name for sedans (the Q45) and SUVs (the QX4 and QX56) since 1989.

A settlement between Audi AG and Nissan was reached in late 2006. The agreement stipulates that Audi will only use the Q-prefix for two models, the Q5 and the Q7.

[edit] Second Generation (2009-)

On April 14, 2009, Audi announced details for the next generation of Q7, which receives multiple upgrades, and significantly improved fuel economy. Exterior changes include new front and rear lights which better incorporate LED lighting, new wheel designs, chrome accents, four new paint colors, and updated body styling in the front and rear.

A redesigned interior includes a new instrument cluster, new leather seating, ambient door lighting, new interior color choices, new trim, and the third generation MMI control system.^[14]

[edit] 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

It is a version of 3.0 TDI V6 with selective catalytic reduction. CO2 emission was reduced to 234 g/km with Euro 6 certification, but the vehicle is 50 kg (110 lb) heavier.

[edit] US models

The vehicles were introduced in 2009 as 2010 models. Available models include 3.6 FSI V6, 4.2 FSI V8, 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel.

[edit] Engines

Petrol engines
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm
3.6 FSI	2009-	3.6 L (3597 cc, 220 cu in) V6 FSI	280 PS (276 hp/206 kW)@6200, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@2500-5000
4.2 FSI	2009-	4.2 L (4163 cc, 254 cu in) V8 FSI	350 PS (345 hp/257 kW)@6800, 440 N·m (325 lb·ft)@3500
Diesel engines
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm
3.0 TDI	2009-	3 L (2967 cc, 181 cu in) V6 turbo	240 PS (237 hp/177 kW)@4000-4400, 550 N·m (406 lb·ft)@2000-2250
3.0 TDI clean diesel	2009-	3 L (2967 cc, 181 cu in) V6 turbo	240 PS (237 hp/177 kW)@4000-4400, 550 N·m (406 lb·ft)@2000-2250
4.2 TDI	2009-	4.1 L (4134 cc, 252 cu in) V8 turbo	340 PS (335 hp/250 kW)@4000, 760 N·m (561 lb·ft)@1750-3000
V12 TDI	2008-	5.9 L (5934 cc, 362 cu in) V12 twin turbo	500 PS (493 hp/368 kW)@3750, 1,000 N·m (738 lb·ft)@1750-3250

[edit] Transmission

All models include 6-speed Tiptronic transmission as standard.

[edit] See also

• Audi Duo

[edit] References

• Juergen Zoellter. "Preview: Audi Q7". Car and Driver (March 2006): 55. 

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Audi Q7

• Audi Q7 microsite
• Audi UK Q7 page
• carsguide.news.com.au
• TimesOnline article
• Q7Forums.com - First Community dedicated to the Audi SUV
• http://www.overlander.com.au/vehicle_tests/index/full/279/Q-Ship

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