Audi Q7

Audi has updated the Q7, an all-wheel drive permanent total ( 'quattro') and without reduction of five meters long and up to seven seats, which was launched in the Spanish market in spring 2006 (more information). Is on sale from 56,650 € (all prices), although the first units will not be delivered until July 2009 (available until then, the previous model in which dealers have stock). The changes affect the exterior, interior and engines.

It is available in five or seven seats with the same engines that the model of 2006, although most are minor modifications to consume less. The range consists of three diesel and two petrol.

The first is a 239 hp V6, a V8 340 hp (326 hp was before) and a V12 500 hp (more of the Q7 V12 TDI). The petrol V6 is a 280 hp and 350 hp V8. All have direct injection. Consume less fuel than previous versions, except the V12 TDI.

Audi Q7. Model 2009.El engine 239 hp 3.0 TDI is available in two versions, one normal and another, called 'clean diesel, which emits less nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fulfills the Euro 6 antipollution regulations coming into force in 2014 ( more information.) Spent 9.1 and 8.9 l/100 km respectively, slightly less than previous V6 TDI (9.8 l/100 km). In equal equipment, the version "clean diesel" is € 2,000 more expensive.

Among the all-similar, only the BMW X5 and X6 30d of 235 hp has an average consumption homolago less than the Q7 3.0 TDI "clean diesel". Models such as the Volkswagen Touareg (239 hp), Mercedes-Benz ML (224 hp) or the Porsche Cayenne Diesel (239 hp) consume more (comparative tab).

The Q7 can also take a 4.2 TDI and 6.0 TDI. The 4.2-liter gives 14 hp more than before (340 hp versus 326 hp) 1.2 l/100 km and spends less (9.9 l/100 km versus 11.1 l/100 km). The V12 TDI engine is unchanged: continue with 500 hp and a consumption of 11.3 l/100 km.

Petrol engines (3.6 FSI 280 PS and 4.2 FSI 350 HP) do not vary but the consumption is less approved. The 280 HP spends 12.1 l/100 km and 350 hp 12.7 l/100 km (0.6 l/100 km and 0.9 l/100 km less, respectively).

All versions except the V12 TDI, with an alternator that recharges the main battery during braking and retention phases. According to Audi, this device reduces CO2 emissions up to 5 g / km.

As the model, the Q7 have a gearbox six-speed automatic with hydraulic torque converter (tiptronic), which can be operated via a lever located between the front seats or the cam located behind the wheel.

Audi Q7. Q7 model 2009.El Model 2009 measures 3 mm longer than the previous one (5089 mm versus 5086 mm). The width (1,983 mm) and high (1,737 mm) remains unchanged. The V12 TDI continues to measure the same (5,063 mm long, 2000 mm wide and 1697 mm high).

Design

Changes in the body relate to the front. The grille now has vertical bars and chrome interior is painted glossy black color. The bumper is different, especially in the lower zone (va lacquered in black or gray, in contrast with the color of the body). It is bringing a new guard arrives at the lower bumper.

Are also different headlights and front intermittent, now are LEDs and are placed where the Q7 V12 TDI takes daytime lights on top of the side inlets (image).

As in the 2006 model, the headlamps can be halogen lamps (standard) or xenon. The adaptive xenon lights are (crossing, road, cornering lights, and new special highway) and daylight formed by a row of diodes in the form of "U" along the rest of lamps (image).

Other elements that vary are the exterior mirrors (now somewhat smaller and more rounded), protective moldings and doors, the bottom of the rear bumper (it will also painted gray or black, depending on the color of the body ), the trunk door and the pilots, who have LEDs (image).

You can purchase an optional package that changes the look of the bumpers and door moldings, with a chrome and the bottom of the bumpers painted the same color as the body (not gray or black). Furthermore assume that the central part of both bumpers are lacquered in colors that contrast with the tone selected for the bodywork.

Audi Q7. Model 2009.La version V12 TDI maintains its appearance in the frontal zone (pictures) on the back switch as other versions.

2009 The Q7 is available in 11 exterior colors, including four different pattern with respect to 2006 ( 'white ibis',' Graphite Gray Metallic "," teak brown metallic 'and' black metal orca). The V12 TDI versions and leading the pack 'S line' have two colors: blue mugello 'and' gray daytona.

All Q7 except V12 TDI series lead alloy wheels, 18'', seven radios in the case of the V6 versions (3.0 TDI and 3.6 FSI) and six radio stations in the V8 (4.2 TDI and 4.2 FSI). In the first case, the tires are 235/60 measures, while the second is 255/55. Alternatively, there are up to 21''wheels, ten different designs. The V12 TDI maintains the wheels''of 20 specific design (image).

All versions carry dual exhaust outlet (one on each side of the rear bumper). In versions V6 has a diameter of 86 mm (image) in the V8 are 100 mm in diameter and are flat at the bottom (image).

Carrier and equipment

On the inside, slightly changing the design of the dashboard and some controls, switching to lead chrome elements (eg the lights). Tapestries are also different: the fabric may be colored or gray and black leather, brown or beige. Serial, insertions of the center console and dashboard are matte black color, although optionally available in aluminum or wood (interior views).

Remains the boot of 775 l in the five-seat versions (2,035 if he tilts the backrest of the rear seats) and 330 liters in seven places. The gate is opened and closed electrically from the interior or by remote control (standard on the V8 and V12).

Audi Q7. Model 2009.Puede lead, as the previous model, a pneumatic suspension springs, which allows to regulate the height to the ground at five levels, and electronic regulation of the hardness of the shock absorbers with three programs in operation. It is standard on the V12 TDI and 4.2 TDI (more information).

Q7 The 2009 model is available with three equipment levels: "Advance" (only for the two V6 engines), 'Environment' and 'Ambition'. Among the items of equipment that takes the direction of series, "servotronic" which adjusts the assistance depending on speed, fog lamps (except the V12 TDI, which does not) switching on lights and automatic windscreen wipers, sensors rear parking lot, the temperature of two zones, the sidebars on the roof and the device 'MMI' to handle the sound equipment.

Optionally, it can also lead obstacle detection system in blind spots, keyless access and starting (though there is a slot beside the steering wheel to enter the car and be able to start turning it clockwise, so traditional), four climate zones with 10 temperature sensors, front seats with ventilation and heating, various types of browsers with DVD and hard drive of up to 40 Gb (some are the most important monuments of the cities in 3D), TV tuner, programmer speed active warning system by involuntary change lanes or parking sensors front and rear reversing camera, among others.

Moreover, there is a package "S line" which means changes in the external (different bumpers, alloy wheels, 20'', firmer suspension, the entire body painted the same color, including door handles and trim in exhaust of the V6 version) and inside (with sports seats upholstered in leather or leather and Alcantara interior color inserts for aluminum and black).