Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Audi Q7 55 TFSI quattro Status
Specs
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover
Coloration: Tamarind Brown
Seating Capability: 7
Miles pushed: 161
Actual-world gas financial system: 20.6 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B+ |
| Energy and Efficiency | B |
| Match and End | A |
| Gasoline Financial system | B |
| Worth | B- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and should not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup. | |
| Huge & Tall Consolation | |
| Huge Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Huge & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Huge” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 335-horsepower 3.0-liter |
| Engine Sort | Turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed computerized |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimated gas financial system: 18/23/20 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gasoline kind: Premium gasoline
Base worth: $65,800 (not together with $1195 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at automobile: Particular paint ($595), Status Bundle ($12,100), Bang & Olufsen Superior audio system ($4900), Black Optic Bundle ($2100), All-Wheel Steering ($1350), trailer hitch ($750)
Value as examined: $88,790
Professionals and Cons
The nice: Mechanical refinement, room and luxury
The great: Energy, journey and dealing with
The not so good: Dear choices
Overview
The very first thing my spouse did upon getting into the Q7 was to take the important thing from me and slot it into the console port designed exactly to suit the fob. Typically, it’s the little issues. And, certainly, the Audi Q7 expertise is extra about taking pleasure within the numerous minor attributes that make this midsize Audi an excellent luxurious crossover, and ignoring the few information factors that may counsel that phase choices from BMW, Genesis, or Mercedes-Benz are the extra compelling picks.
Competitors
The BMW X5 boasts 375 customary horsepower, for instance, as does the Genesis GV80. The Mercedes GLE is obtainable with a normal 255-horsepower 4, however in V6 trim serves up 362. In the meantime the 2025 Q7 is obtainable with a 261-horse 4, or a 335-horsepower turbocharged V6. Respectable energy, however not bragging rights form of muscle.
However Audi has chosen a singular path for the Q7, and it’s not certainly one of excessive horsepower, or edgy (assume BMW) handing. As an alternative, it’s certainly one of quiet, competent refinement, and it doesn’t take an particularly lengthy take a look at drive to understand the place the model has taken its widespread 3-row crossover.
One knock on the Q7 is its age. Final up to date for 2016, the current-generation Q7 has solely been freshened twice, as soon as in 2020, and once more for 2025. That stated, the newest spherical of updates is comparatively minor, together with largely exterior styling tweaks, and up to date infotainment software program.
However there’s extra right here to like than energy or cutting-edge connectivity.
Engines
In regards to the lineup: For 2025, the Q7 portfolio is once more organized by powertrain. The trim ranges are divided into “45” (4-cylinder) and “55” (V6) fashions, every of which could be had in Premium and Premium Plus trim. Supplied solely as 55 is the Status trim stage, which claims a lot of unique options, together with customary Adaptive Air Suspension.
Additionally provided is the SQ7, a high-performance V8-powered Q7 flagship.
Costs and Trim Ranges
Base costs for the Q7, not together with the SQ7, vary from $61,795 to $79,195, together with vacation spot cost.
To maintain issues difficult, Audi costs the Premium Plus and Status trim ranges as packages, although markets them as particular person fashions. This will make reviewing particular person winder stickers complicated at first.
Energy for 45 fashions comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 rated at 261 horsepower. The 55s get pleasure from extra energy courtesy of a 335-horse 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. The SQ7 includes a 500-horse 4.0-liter V8. All Q7 variants make use of an 8-speed computerized transmission and include AWD. Premium-grade gasoline is required for all three engines.
Take a look at Automobile
Shopper Information lately spent every week behind the wheel of a 2025 Q7 Status fitted with a lot of vital choices and painted extra-cost Tamarind Brown. Together with vacation spot cost, our take a look at automobile got here in $88,780. Not a small sum of cash.
Connectivity
As famous above, Audi has been sluggish to considerably replace the Q7, which is clear instantly upon getting into the automobile. Not like most lately freshened premium rides, and lots of mainstream examples, Audi has not adopted the single-pane infotainment/instrument panel display screen. As an alternative, the Q7 retains its console touchscreen, “haptic”-response local weather controls, and impartial instrument panel. There may be completely nothing unsuitable with this association, except you’re particularly drawn to the look of newer programs. You’ll be able to take a look at the brand new Genesis GV80 display screen setup right here.
Cabin
We’ve spent a variety of time of late celebrating the premium feel and appear of Genesis cabins, lots of which we have now in comparison with the interiors of Bentley merchandise. And whereas the Q7 cabin doesn’t instantly scream “luxurious,” it’s outstanding in its personal proper. Not solely are all seen supplies of top-notch stuff, the meeting high quality is outwardly wonderful. Moreover, the switchgear that requires turning or clicking has a premium, well-machined really feel, a way of substance that has disappeared from the controls of many different luxurious makes.
None of that is to say that the Q7 cabin isn’t nice wanting—it’s, simply in a way extra delicate than these present in different luxurious crossovers.
And whereas considerably dated, the Q7 infotainment system works properly, and is simple to learn and manipulate. We don’t particularly just like the lower-screen local weather controls, which could be sluggish to reply to contact inputs, however they work properly sufficient, and do present simple-enough operation.
Match and End
The Q7 is second to no crossover, luxurious or in any other case by way of driver or passenger consolation. Coming into and exiting the cabin is straightforward sufficient, and there’s loads of room for 4 adults as soon as located. Area is extra restricted within the 3rd-row, and re advocate limiting its use to the youthful and extra spry members of your touring occasion.
Energy and Efficiency
Underway the Q7 shines. Although no powerhouse on paper, the midsize Audi pulls cleanly from a cease, and serves up ample passing and merging energy. Extra spectacular is how easily—virtually regally—the Q7 delivers that energy. The turbocharged V6, which is in any other case silent, appears like tremendous equipment when tapped for further energy. Likewise, the 8-speed computerized transmission is polished in operation, and is at all times in the best gear.
Journey and Dealing with
The place the Q7 shines brightest is within the journey and dealing with division. Even on tough and damaged surfaces, the Q7 is a case examine in chassis sophistication, balancing journey consolation with dealing with management higher than virtually some other new automobile available on the market.
The steering and brakes provide fanatic drivers a way of management that elevates the Q7 from easy individuals mover to sporty commuter, do you have to select to get house from the workplace just a little ahead of normal. Be aware that our take a look at automobile was outfitted with the aforementioned Adaptive Air Suspension, and we suspect the system’s contribution to our take a look at automobiles sporty character is important.
Audio System
A fast be aware concerning the very-expensive Bang & Olufsen Superior-branded sound system: It’s unbelievable. Whether or not or not it’s definitely worth the $4900 asking worth over the usual B&O setup is determined by how severe you’re about music. However this creator—a person of modest means—discovered the Superior audio possibility among the many finest programs he’s heard in a very long time, and excellent for the mid-century jazz he’s so keen on.
Worth
The 2025 Audi Q7 Status works its magic in a sneaky manner. The midsize Audi doesn’t instantly blow you away. As an alternative, it creeps up on you. It does every part so properly, that nothing appears excellent—till you pace time with it. Just like the key-fob holder within the middle console, it’s the little issues. And within the Q7’s case, there are many little issues to like.
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