The 2011 Audi Q7 boasts two new engine configurations, based off the same supercharged 3.0-liter V-6. A 272-horsepower version comes with the 3.0T trim, while a 333-horsepower version is available with the 3.0T S. Also available is a 225-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 TDI clean diesel that gets carried over from last year. All three engines/trims come with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, as opposed to last year’s six-speed automatic, and have permanent all-wheel drive.
Exterior features include various wheel sizes (17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 inches), xenon headlights and a single-frame grille in gloss black with vertical chrome strips. A panoramic sunroof that opens the spacious Q7 up to the sky and a power liftgate are optional.
Interior amenities include ventilated front seats, HD radio (standard on 3.0T S and TDI Prestige), Audi’s Multi Media Interface information and navigation system that features enhanced voice activation and a 7-inch color LCD screen, and a Bang & Olufsen advanced audio system. Other optional luxurious features include leather seating, a powered rear cargo cover, TV tuner and 14-speaker stereo system.
Performance & Handling
The Audi Q7 is almost a new vehicle for 2011 in terms of its performance. While the turbocharged diesel V-6 is a carryover, it is now mated to a new 8-speed transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive. The Q7's new supercharged gasoline V-6 produces 272 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque in the base model and 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft in S Line trim, mounted in both cases to the new 8-speed automatic and standard quattro.
Safety
Front and side airbags are standard for front seat passengers, as are side curtain airbags for all three rows. Side airbags for second-row passengers are optional. A host of stability technologies, including quattro, electronic stability control and traction control are all standard.
The base 3.0T's 272 hp can't quite match the old 3.6-liter V-6's 280 hp, but the 295 lb-ft of torque betters the 266 lb-ft offered by the previous, normally aspirated V-6. The slightly dulled reflexes of the lower-output 3.0T are still perfectly adequate for a people hauler - acceleration isn't neck-snapping, but you'll have no problem merging with traffic or passing dawdlers.
2010 Audi Q7 Specifications | |
Engine Location | Front |
Drive Type | AWD |
Body / Chassis | Unitized steel |
Production Years for Series | |
Price | MSRP: $46,900-61,000 Invoice: $43,615-56,735 |
Weight | 5082 lbs | 2305.156 kg |
MPG City | 13 |
MPG Highway | 18 |
Combined MPG | 15.00 |
Performance | |
0-60 mph | 8.2 seconds. |
1/4 Mile | 16.1 seconds. |
Top Speed | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h (limited) |
Engine | |
Engine Configuration | V |
Cylinders | 6 |
Engine | With variable intake manifold, continuous camshaft adjustment |
Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
Displacement | 3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
Valves | 24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
Valvetrain | DOHC |
Horsepower | 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque | 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 2750 RPM |
HP to Weight Ratio | 18.2 LB / HP |
HP / Liter | 77.8 BHP / Liter |
Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
Block | Cast-iron |
Standard Transmission | |
Gears | 6 |
Transmission | Tiptronic |
Final Drive | 4.556:1 |
Gear Ratios | |
1st Gear | 4.148:1 |
2nd Gear | 2.370:1 |
3rd Gear | 1.556:1 |
4th Gear | 1.155:1 |
5th Gear | 0.859:1 |
6th Gear | 0.686:1 |
Dimensions | |
Cargo Volume | 72 cu. ft. |
Interior Volume | 55.4 cu. ft. |
Towing Capacity | 6,600.0 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 Gal |
Seating Capacity | 5 |
Doors | 4 |
Exterior | |
Length | 200.4 in | 5090 mm. |
Width | 78.1 in | 1984 mm. |
Height | 68.4 in | 1737 mm. |
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 3000 mm. |
Front Track | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
Rear Track | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
Ground Clearance | 8.1 in | 206 mm. |
Interior | |
Front Headroom | 39.5 in | 1003 mm. |
Rear Headroom | 39.0 in | 991 mm. |
Front Legroom | 41.3 in | 1049 mm. |
Rear Legroom | 37.1 in | 942 mm. |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
Steering | |
Rack and Pinion with Variable Power Assist | |
Steering Overall Ratio | 16.5:1 |
Turns lock to lock | 2.66 |
Brakes | |
Front Brakes | Six-piston; disc |
Rear Brakes | Four-piston; disc |
Front Brake Size | 420.0 mm | 16.535 in. |
Rear Brake Size | 370.0 mm | 14.567 in. |
Tires / Wheels | |
Tires | 255/55 R18 all season |
Wheels | 8.5J x 18, cast alloy, five-twin spoke design |
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