Australians aren’t afraid to splurge on household transport, particularly these in prosperous areas just like the jap suburbs of Melbourne the place I reside.
BMW X5s and Mercedes-Benz GLEs, along with their smaller counterparts, are an hourly if minute-ly sight on my native streets. Little question that’s helped by the actual fact a number of the premium auto dealerships in Doncaster are simply two minutes up the highway.
The Audi Q7 can be a part of this pack, although fairly outnumbered in comparison with its aforementioned rivals, in addition to its rather more fashionable Q5 mid-size SUV stablemate. This wasn’t all the time the case, but it surely appears to be so now.
That’s to not say the Q7 isn’t nonetheless a fantastic massive luxurious SUV for households. If something, it’s fairly the other, however I reckon clients are gravitating to extra flashy makes and fashions in 2025, and Audi’s large SUV is just a little too austere for some.
For 2025, the second-generation Audi Q7 acquired yet one more facelift which, admittedly, could be very minor. Revised lighting, bumpers and intakes are the principle modifications, augmented by up to date tech.
First deliveries commenced late in 2024, however we bought an opportunity to drive the up to date Q7 alongside the associated and also-facelifted Audi Q8 earlier this yr as a part of the Australian media drive in New South Wales.
Does Audi’s family-friendly flagship nonetheless have the chops to duke it out with the X5 and GLE, amongst different premium-branded three-row SUVs? Learn on to seek out out.
How a lot does the Audi Q7 value?
Audi Q7 costs have progressively risen in recent times, although the up to date vary has largely introduced minor value decreases. Even higher, a brand new entry-level petrol model brings the beginning value again down below $100,000.
| Mannequin Variant | $RRP |
|---|---|
| 2025 Audi Q7 45 TFSI quattro | $108,815 (NEW) |
| 2025 Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro | $117,284 (+$884) |
| 2025 Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro S line | $136,815 (-$385) |
| 2025 Audi Q7 55 TFSI quattro S line | $136,815 (-$385) |
| 2025 Audi SQ7 TFSI quattro | $174,815 (-$585) |
In comparison with its direct rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Q7 vary opens some $30,000 cheaper than the X5 and the GLE.
Whereas the X5 opens with a six-cylinder diesel variant aligned with the 50 TDI’s outputs, the most cost effective Mercedes-Benz GLE is a four-cylinder diesel.
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What’s the Audi Q7 like on the within?
The inside has seen minimal modifications with this newest replace, however that doesn’t imply the Q7 doesn’t have a contemporary, tactile and high quality really feel inside.
The built-in shows, padded surfaces and high-quality supplies might not look as flashy on first impression in comparison with the X5’s or GLE’s cabin, however the Q7’s inside is clear, properly completed and purposeful.
Audi’s extra restrained and standard cabin format and show integration comes off barely old-school, however will little doubt age higher than its rivals, as certainly the free-standing tablet-style multimedia show fad can’t final eternally.
Larger up within the vary you will get attractive quilted Valcona leather-based upholstery with distinction stitching, and an prolonged Nappa leather-based remedy for the higher dashboard, doorways and lining of the centre console.
The darker cabin color scheme is accented by flashes of aluminium and metal-feel trim prospers. Once more, this performs into the standard darkish and demure vibe that’s weaved in with Audi’s fame for high quality in-car craftsmanship.
Audi digital cockpit and MMI contact shows function right here, together with the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.1-inch central touchscreen. The latter could seem small in at the moment’s age of supersized shows, but it surely’s so properly built-in into the dashboard fascia that I’m keen to forgive it and say measurement isn’t all the pieces.
Audi’s newest 12.3-inch ‘digital cockpit’ digital instrument cluster receives a brand new driver help show choice, which has a real-time projection of your Q8 inside its lane and surrounding site visitors.
Decrease down is an 8.6-inch touchscreen for the local weather controls. Each contact shows are high-resolution, usually snappy in response, and supply haptic ‘click on’ suggestions when pressed. Whereas we nonetheless would like Audi’s sometimes clicky and tactile bodily controls, the marque’s implementation of touch-capacitive tech is among the many greatest.
The MMI interface is essentially carryover for this newest facelift, although there’s a brand new tiled homescreen which is extra like a smartphone, permitting you to have related app info entrance and centre while you flip it on. There’s additionally integration for Spotify and YouTube purposes – although the latter is just accessible when the automobile is parked.
Storage is alright with out being standout – there’s a shallow cubby below that centre armrest, which additionally homes the wi-fi cellphone charger, plus respectable door pockets, and a pair of cupholders on the centre console below a properly weighted lid.
We didn’t spend a lot time within the second row, however being a full-size SUV with a 2995mm wheelbase pays dividends in the event you’re transporting adults typically – although curiously, it’s shorter between the axles than the Q8
Like its platform mates – assume Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne – the Audi Q7 simply accommodates above-average sized people (like 6’1″ me), providing loads of kneeroom and legroom, in addition to adequate headroom.
Customary facilities within the rear embody a 3rd zone of local weather management with directional air vents, a pair of USB-C ports and a 12V outlet. You additionally get netted pockets on the backs of the entrance seats.
And you can even slide and recline the rear seats for added consolation, and likewise lengthen the cargo space must you want the additional capability or unlock room for third-row occupants.
Talking of the rearmost seating, the Q7 is ok for teenagers and small adults on shorter journeys, but it surely’s not a full-size seven-seater like a Land Rover Discovery or Volvo XC90.
Additional again once more, you’ve gotten a fairly capacious boot space that can swallow 790 litres of baggage with the second row in place, and 1908 litres with them folded down. Not like a few of its platform mates, the Q7 solely will get a tyre restore package.
| Dimensions | Audi Q7 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5072mm |
| Width | 1970mm |
| Peak | 1734mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995mm |
| Cargo capability | 790-1908L |
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What’s below the bonnet?
In Australia, the Audi Q7 presents a four-cylinder petrol engine alongside V6 diesel and petrol choices – the six-cylinder items additionally include fuel-saving 48V mild-hybrid expertise.
| Specs | 45 TFSI | 45 TDI | 50 TDI | 55 TFSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel 48V MHEV | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel 48V MHEV | 3.0L V6 turbo-petrol 48V MHEV |
| Energy | 185kW | 170kW | 210kW | 250kW |
| Torque | 370Nm | 500Nm | 600Nm | 500Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive sort | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2060kg | 2255kg | 2255kg | 2215kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.3s | 7.1s | 6.1s | 5.9s |
| Gas financial system (claimed) | 9.3L/100km | 7.0L/100km | 7.1L/100km | 9.0L/100km |
| Gas tank capability | 85L | 85L | 85L | 85L |
| Gas requirement | 95 RON | Diesel | Diesel | 95 RON |
| CO2 emissions | 210g/km | 184g/km | 187g/m | 205g/km |
| Emissions commonplace | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| Braked tow capability | 2000kg | 3500kg | 3500kg | 3500kg |
Whereas it might sound unusual that Audi doesn’t supply a Q7 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Australia, the TFSI e model of the Q7 accessible overseas solely comes with 5 seats because of the placement of the battery pack – thus Audi Australia won’t sell it here as a result of the five-seat massive SUV place in its lineup is occupied by the Q8.
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How does the Audi Q7 drive?
We had a bit much less time within the Q7 in comparison with the Q8, however as with our earlier expertise with the massive German SUV, our impressions are very optimistic.
Above: Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro
Audi didn’t have the brand new 45 TFSI accessible to check on the day, however we get a stint within the 50 TDI quattro S line in between jaunts within the Q8 50 TDI, 55 TFSI and 60 TFSI e.
The Volkswagen Group’s 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel has all the time been a peach, and this newest model refines the response from the 48V mild-hybrid system to make sure you don’t get the low-speed jitters and hesitation we’ve discovered up to now.
With all 600Nm of torque accessible between 1750 and 3250rpm, the massive oiler is easy in its efficiency whether or not you’re placing across the ‘burbs or fanging it on the freeway.
Like many European diesel engines, it’s additionally very clean and refined, to the purpose you would possibly overlook it’s a diesel from contained in the cabin. It’s additionally very environment friendly, simply dipping into the sixes and sevens on the freeway, and solely rising into the eights and nines round city – not unhealthy for a automobile of this measurement.
The cabin is a really hushed place to ship time, with good insulation from highway, wind and powertrain noise. I’d argue it’s a step up on the Q8 as properly, due to its typical doorways and window glass versus its style-led sibling’s coupe-like frameless home windows.
Customary adaptive air suspension throughout the vary additionally makes for a really soft really feel in all eventualities, although I’ve discovered most large VW Group SUVs on air springs are nonetheless a contact firmer than you’ll discover in one thing like a floaty Mercedes-Benz GLE. It’s down to non-public desire, however whereas air springs little doubt minimise physique roll, some might desire a barely softer edge.
It’s amplified on the S line’s bigger wheels and low-profile rubber, although to not the purpose the place the Q7 ever feels harsh or uncomfortable. If something, it’s at it’s greatest on the open highway the place all the pieces settles slightly properly.
The steering is sort of mild and assisted in really feel, which is typical Audi. Whereas correct in response, it doesn’t supply quite a lot of really feel and suggestions – making this large factor very straightforward to steer round city, however not very partaking in twisty stuff.
Once more, it will come down to non-public desire, and for a lot of luxurious/household SUV patrons it’d swimsuit simply wonderful. For added manoeuvrability you can even go for rear axle steering, which is claimed to cut back the turning circle by 1.1m.
Above: Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro S line
Audi’s suite of help programs are additionally a number of the greatest within the enterprise.
The brand new adaptive drive help function combines lively cruise and lane centring capabilities for semi-autonomous freeway driving, and it’s actually properly tuned. Visitors jam help provides low-speed performance to make peak-hour site visitors simpler, too.
You’re additionally lined by 360-degree digicam and sensor protection, bolstered by Park Help automated parking in the event you want some assist wedging the 5072mm-long, 1970mm-wide Q7 into a decent inner-city parking area.
Blind-spot monitoring (Audi facet help) and rear cross-traffic help additionally assist handle the Q7’s lengthy size, and there’ are loads of different useful options on board too, reflecting the Q7’s flagship standing in Audi’s SUV lineup.
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What do you get?
4 variants are supplied throughout two distinct trim ranges.
2025 Audi Q7 45 TFSI + 45 TDI tools highlights:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive air suspension
- Matrix LED headlights
- Electrical tailgate incl. gesture management
- 7 seats incl. electrical third row
- Rear seat bench plus
- Leather-based-appointed upholstery
- Ambient inside lighting bundle
- 3-zone local weather management
- Seat heating – entrance
- 10.1-inch MMI navigation plus
- Audi join plus
- 12.3-inch Audi digital cockpit
- Audi cellphone field mild – wi-fi charger
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
- Wi-fi Android Auto
- DAB digital radio
Q7 50 TDI + 55 TFSI S line add:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- S line exterior bundle
- Privateness glass
- Panoramic sunroof
- 4-zone local weather management
- Color ambient inside lighting
- Electrical steering column alter
- Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound
- Head-up show
- Valcona leather-based upholstery – S embossed
- S line inside bundle
- Sport seats
- Leather-based 3-spoke sport steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Perforated leather-based – steering wheel, gear selector
- Inlays in brushed aluminium
- Illuminated aluminium door sills – S brand
- Headliner in black material
- Door mats entrance, rear with distinction stitching
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Choices
Various packages and single-item choices can be found.
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Premium Bundle: $3900 (45 TFSI + 45 TDI)
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- 4-zone local weather management
- Black exterior styling bundle
- Color ambient inside lighting
Luxurious Seat Bundle: $4200 (50 TDI + 55 TFSI)
- S sports activities seats with built-in headrest
- Valcona leather-based with diamond stitching
- Entrance seat air flow
- Heated outer rear seats
Premium Plus Bundle: $5500 (50 TDI + 55 TFSI)
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive air suspension – sport
- Dynamic all-wheel steering
- Black exterior styling bundle
- Energy-assisted door closure
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Is the Audi Q7 protected?
The Audi Q7 scored a five-star ANCAP security score primarily based on testing performed by Euro NCAP again in 2019.
| Class | Audi Q7 |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 92 per cent |
| Baby occupant safety | 87 per cent |
| Weak highway person safety | 71 per cent |
| Security help | 71 per cent |
Customary security tools contains:
- Adaptive drive help
- Adaptive cruise management incl. cease/go
- Distance indicator
- Lane steering help – centring
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Ahead, Reverse
- Pedestrian help – as much as 85km/h
- Automobile to automobile – as much as 250km/h
- Blind-spot help
- Driver consideration monitoring
- Exit warning system
- Lane help
- Park help
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Encompass-view digicam
- Visitors jam help
- Visitors signal recognition
- Tyre strain loss indicator
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How a lot does the Audi Q7 value to run?
Like the broader Audi lineup, the Q7 is roofed by a 5 yr, unlimited-kilometre guarantee with roadside help thrown in for a similar interval.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Audi Q7 |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres |
| Roadside help | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000 kilometres |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 yr Service Plan |
| Whole capped-price service value | $3820 |
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CarExpert’s Tackle the Audi Q7
There are few higher methods to get your self and your loved ones round than within the Audi Q7.
With sturdy efficiency, wonderful consolation and refinement, and a sensible and premium cabin, the Q7 is an opulent household bus that doesn’t shout ‘take a look at me’ like its American-assembled BMW and Benz rivals.
It’s additionally price commending Audi’s engineering of this second-generation mannequin, such is its longevity. This MkII Q7 has been round for a decade and remains to be aggressive with far newer rivals. Contemplating it shares DNA with the likes of the Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne, it’s bought good genes.
The mannequin yr 2025 updates go some option to maintaining this huge luxurious SUV contemporary within the face of stiff competitors, although it’s a disgrace that higher hybrid powertrain tech stays off the playing cards for Australia. Audi additionally doesn’t supply an all-electric model of the seven-seat Q7, prefer it does with the five-seat Q8, both.
My choose can be the 45 TDI quattro with the optionally available Premium Bundle, as you get luxurious options like quad-zone local weather management and commonplace adaptive air suspension with V6 energy for round $120,000 – nonetheless far lower than BMW and Benz, which additionally cost you further for a 3rd row of seats.
It is probably not the latest child on the block, however the Q7 stays extremely succesful and comparatively good worth in a luxuriously-trimmed bundle.
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