Test drive Audi Q7 2006 - 2009 SUV

Immodest charm

Any automobile journalist very soon has an additional public burden to advise friends, acquaintances and acquaintances of acquaintances on the classical question: which car to buy for x rubles?. And very often it happens that people think completely outside the generally accepted journalistic cliches, comparing cars of various classes, characteristics and philosophy, from which the conclusions become much more curious than with the standard comparison of classmates with the same motors, boxes and prices.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Price 4 287 465 rub.
Max. Power 500.5 hp
Max. speed 275 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 5.1 s
BMW X5
Price from 2 988 000 rub.
Max. Power 355 hp
Max. speed 240 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 6.5 s
Volvo XC 90 3.2 AWD
Price from 1,746,600 rub.
Max. Power 238 hp
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b210 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 9.5 s
Mercedes-Benz R350
Price from 2 368 800 rub.
Max. Power 272 hp
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b230 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 8.3 s
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro
Price from 2 347 870 rubles.
Max. Power 233 hp
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 9.1 s
 
The difference between the test machines is not in details, but at the level of concepts
 
SUMMARY
It is especially difficult to bring the line under such an unequal comparison, because the difference between machines is no longer at the level of parts, but affects a wide range of concepts and consumer priorities. And therefore, we will leave such indicators as the convenience of the salon and the design at your discretion, and weigh the presented cars purely in terms of adequacy to Russian conditions and their versatility, because for most buyers of machines of this class, the practical side is the most important.
 
In our opinion, the Audi Q7 has the widest and most balanced set of advantages without obvious failures. On this car it is easy to move in the city and on the highway, and even if necessary, you can also move out from asphalt. Porsche Cayenne can also fly by primers and storm the slope, however, its elements, given the huge power potential, high -speed intercity marathons. Moreover, the car absolutely does not require compromises from the owner. Cayenne is very convenient to operate, quite economical, allows you to go slowly and not sacrifice comfort, except that before the game on equal terms with opponents does not reach the third row of seats. An excellent car, which is indicated by the most significant price tag that rolls the sports car to the second position.
 
An example of the verification of the style and honing of driver's habits can be called BMW X5. It would be the king of the mountain to him, if it were not for the obvious inappropriate to Russian roads and the salon crowded for passengers. Legal third place. Similar problems are also characteristic of the Volvo XC90, with the only difference that the manager of the Swede does not shine in any road conditions, and the room in the cabin is less than that of any of the rivals in this test. The asset has a wonderful style and low on the general background the cost of a crossover.
 
Our hit parade Mercedes R350 closes, which we never understood until the end. This is too much a niche car, and therefore if you like a surprisingly spacious interior of Erka, then this car is an unconditional winner, because no one can argue with him as this indicator. Just do not forget that the driver in Mercedes must be hired and not very large, otherwise he will have to buy milk for harmfulness
 
1 PLACE
Audi Q7
+: Smoothness, high -quality salon, honed controllability
-: Close up for the rear passengers
 
2ND PLACE
Porsche Cayenne
+: Crazy dynamics, high cross -country ability, economy
-: course stability, low -profile tires, high price
 
3RD PLACE
BMW X5
+: High -quality interior, excellent handling on even asphalt
-: does not tolerate bad roads
 
4th place
Volvo XC90
+: A solid interior, wonderful style
-: rolls and buildup, closely for those who are behind
 
5th place
Mercedes-Benz R350
+: Space for rear passengers
-: rustic salon, cramped driver's place
 

Source: Cars