Audi Q7 test drive since 2009 SUV

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In Russia, sales of the updated Audi Q7 started. Outwardly, the car has changed little, but for the first time the domestic consumer will be offered a version with a 500 liter turbodiesel V12. With.
 
New stylistic elements in the design of the front and back of the body make the Audi Q7 even more elegant. In combination with optional xenon headlights in the daytime, lighting is provided by LEDs located in the form of P-shaped stripes. LEDs serve as sources of light for turning indicators. If desired, you can order the most modern version of lighting equipment, which, in addition to near and high light, side lighting and light lighting, for the first time has integrated main light. The rear lights with LEDs are included in the standard equipment. The contour in a newly designed fifth door of the Audi Q7 has become clearer. Clients who prefer a brighter design are available for an external aluminum decoration package, while Sports fans are designed by a S Line package.
 
The length of the Audi Q7 reaches 509 cm, the wheelbase is 300 cm, which provides a high level of comfort in the cabin and the unsurpassed universality of the car. The maximum luggage volume is 2035 liters. Depending on the wishes of the buyer, the car will be equipped with five, six or seven seats. At the same time, planting in the salon facilitates the improved Easy Entry function.
 
The interior of the Audi Q7 has become even more pleasant and comfortable thanks to numerous stylistic nuances, among which lamps in the door facing and decorative insert in the anterior passenger area should be called. Decorated in a new dashboard; Many control elements are worked out in detail and decorated with chrome. The Sports package S Line, among other things, includes the black decoration of the cabin, sports seats with upholstery made of noble materials, more rigid settings of the chassis and 20. Inch wheels.
 
All power units prepared for the Audi Q7 are powerful and highly effective engines with direct injection. In the standard design, the car is equipped with a 6-speed Tiptronic gearbox and a QUATTro constant all-wheel drive system.
 
Specifications*
 
Model Audi Q7 6.0 TDI Quattro
Working volume 5934 cubic meters. cm
Max. Power, kW (p.) at rpm 368 (500)/3750
Max. Torque, NM at rpm 1000/17503250
Type of drive is a constant all -wheel drive QUATTRO with an asymmetric dynamic distribution of torque (40:60) and a self -locking inter -beard differential
Type of gearbox 6th. Tiptronic checkpoint with dynamic DSP switching mode and sports mode
Max. speed 250 km/h (limited by electronics)
Acceleration to 100 km/h 5.5 s
Type of fuel diesel fuel, cetane number of at least 51
Fuel consumption, l/100 km:
city
The track
mixed
 
14,8
9,3
11,3
Extrication CO2 298 g/km
 
* Data for Audi Q7 6.0 TDI Quattro.
 
The chassis of the model captivates with its perfection. A powerful Audi SUV in standard configuration is equipped with 18-inch alloy disks, while you can order wheel discs up to 21 inches as an option. Adaptive air suspension Adaptive Air Suspension (included in standard equipment for modifications with 4.2 TDI and V12 TDI engines) makes its contribution to the sports accuracy of control and confident behavior on off -road. The combination of air suspension and shock absorbers with electronic adjustment allows you to vary the road clearance at five levels and choose one of the three dynamic modes Comfort, Automatic and Dynamic.
 
Ceramic brake discs reinforced with carbon fiber are available to order for both versions V8. The Audi Q7 V12 TDI Quattro model in standard design is equipped with a brake system with ceramic discs and 20. -inch aluminum wheels.
 
Truly luxurious Audi Q7 equipment includes steering with a characteristic, a double luggage compartment, comfortable climate control and an MMI audio system, which is changed depending on speed.
 
In the field of multimedia devices, Audi offers intellectual technical systems. The top version of the navigation system includes a hard drive, a three-dimensional image of a card, a DVD drive and voice control. It can be additionally expanded using a telephone Bluetooth device, a TV tuner, digital radio tuner, entertainment system for the rear passengers of Rear Seat Entertainment and the ADVANCED SUND SYND SYSTEM from Bang & Olufsen.
 
Audi Q7 provides a wide list of additional equipment. Using the radar, adaptive cruise control (Adaptive Cruise Control) monitors and regulates the speed and distance to the in front of the driven car in the range from 0 to 200 km/h; The integrated two -stage function Audi Bracking Guard warns the driver about the possibility of a collision. The Audi Lane Assist facilitates the maintenance of the lane, the Audi Side Assist helps with the strips change, the Audi Advanced parking assistant with the rear -view camera supports the driver when reversing, parking or hitch.
 
The starting price of the updated Audi Q7 is 2,618,000 rubles. The model is supplied to Russia with one of five power units, including the V12 TDI motor with a capacity of 500 liters. With. And with a torque of 1000 nm.
   
 

 

Source: Magazine Cars and Prices September 28, 2009.

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