Audi Q7: История, характеристики и проблемы модели

The Audi Q7 is a crossover SUV made by the German manufacturer Audi, unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of this seven seater SUV began in the autumn of 2005 at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Q7 was the first SUV sold by Audi and went on sale in 2006. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009 model. Audi has since unveiled a third SUV model, the Q3, which went on sale in the third quarter of 2011, and a fourth SUV model, the Q2, which went on sale in November 2016. The Q7 shares a Volkswagen Group MLB platform and chassis with the Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne and the Volkswagen Touareg. The Q7 is the second largest vehicle from Audi, after its exterior size was being surpassed by the Q6 since 2022. While the Q7 has been the flagship SUV in Audi's product portfolio, a top of the line model with a lower roof, called the Audi Q8, was released in 2018. It was one of the vehicles involved in the Volkswagen emissions scandal, with the company ordered to buy back some of the affected cars manufactured between 2009 and 2012. The Q7 is also subject to hundreds of NTSB complaints with many relating to potentially catastrophic engine failure issues, and a class action lawsuit related to squealing brakes. TOC

The Q7 (internally designated Typ 4L) utilizes a modified version of the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. Previewed by the Audi Pikes Peak quattro concept car, the Q7 is designed more for on road use, and was not meant for serious off road use where a transfer case is needed. In an off road test through the Australian outback it fared well for a "soft roader". Development began in 2002 under the code AU 716, primarily focused on the Pikes Peak Concept. Design work was frozen for the Concept in July 2002, for presentation at the North American International Auto Show in January 2003. Following the introduction of the concept, full scale development began on Typ 4L of the PL71 platform. The production design was frozen in late 2003, for a late 2005 start of production. Prototypes went into testing in 2004, with development concluding in the first half of 2005. It introduced the world's only series production passenger car V12 TDI diesel engine. Giles Smith, writing for the Guardian described the first generation Q7 as "the SUV that dwarfs everybody else's SUV." Writing for the same newspaper, Martin Love described the interior as "a master class in luxury" whilst calling the Q7 "vast, whale like, bloated it's the Lurch of the hard shoulder, a gas guzzling Zeppelin" and saying "clearly those who buy SUVs couldn't give a monkey's about petrol consumption, but responsible makers such as Audi need to protect these people from themselves." In the Sunday Times, Gavin Conway called the Q7 "vast and intimidating" and said "the whole cabin feels expensively made out of high quality materials" before noting the lack of space in the third row of seats compared to similar cars from other manufacturers. Although lacking a low range transfer case, it has permanent four wheel drive system with a central locking differential, and a self levelling air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, called adaptive air suspension, which helps in off road situations. As part of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, the car featured software that allowed it to cheat at emissions tests, giving the impression that it emitted far less harmful nitrogen oxide pollution that it actually does.

It was first released as 2007 model, with Q7 4.2 quattro available at launch.

The Q7 hybrid is a concept vehicle using the engine from the 4.2 FSI with an electric motor to provide extra torque, and nickel metal hydride battery. It has 0– acceleration time of 6.8 seconds. The vehicle weighs , heavier than the petrol counterpart. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. Audi reportedly was going to introduce a hybrid version of the Q7 sometime in the future. However, the low US dollar caused Audi to drop the plans for the US market, but stated limited quantities would be available for the commercial market. Audi's research and development chief, Michael Dick, later announced Q7 hybrid would be produced in limited numbers for test purposes only and that development work would focus on a more advanced lithium ion battery based hybrid system for the Q5.

The Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel is a version of the 3.0 V6 TDI with selective catalytic reduction. The engine was later used in the next generation of the Q7 for the European market. The 3.0 litre TDI S line can accelerate from in 8.4 seconds and has a top speed of
US models of the 2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium went on sale in 2009–04 with a base MSRP of $50,900 (excluding a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or dealer charges).

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The production version went on sale in early summer 2007.

The V12 TDI engine was "based" on the diesel technology from Audi R10 TDI race car, though both engines are completely unrelated: the bore / stroke / angle of the blocks are different and they do not share a single component. The only twelve cylinder diesel engine used in any passenger car, it was rated at and of torque. This gives the vehicle a acceleration time of 5.5 seconds. The Q7 V12 TDI is, according to Audi, the best handling Q7 due to a revised suspension, tires and brakes. Audi claims the Q7 V12 TDI can handle a lateral acceleration of over .9 g on a 300 feet (91 m) skid pad. The concept vehicle originally appeared at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Audi had announced V12 diesel version for the US market using diesel emission treatment technology jointly developed with Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz under the label "BlueTec". Audi cancelled the plan to federalize the Q7 V12 TDI for the US market due in part to the global financial crisis of 2008. This V12 version is no longer available for the model year 2013 in anticipation of the cosmetic and mechanical update of Q7 for 2014. The auto listing websites, mobile. de and autoscout24. de, have shown the 2012 model year availability of V12 version.

The Audi Q7 coastline is a concept version of the Q7 V12 TDI that features an Inuit white interior with wood decoration. The design theme was inspired by luxury yachts. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Exterior changes include new front and rear lights which better incorporate LED lighting with optional LED turn signals and daytime running lights, new wheel designs, chrome accents, four new paint colours, and updated body styling in the front and rear. A redesigned interior includes a new instrument cluster, new leather seating, ambient door lighting, new interior colour choices, new trim, and the third generation MMI control system.

It is a version of 3.0 TDI with selective catalytic reduction. CO2 emission was reduced to 234 g/km with Euro 6 certification, but the vehicle is heavier. Per Popular Mechanics 01 Oct. 2009, at 72.5MPH with an RPM of 2,200 2,500 (the sweet spot of the top 6th gear), the car achieved a 29.6 MPG of diesel. The 8 speed transmission, available 2011 and later, was 11 14% more fuel efficient than the previous 6 speed transmission (available since 2009 2010 model year) in U. S. models.

A brand new facelift brought optional LED headlights, an 8 speed transmission, start/stop fuel saving technology, CO2 rating reduced to 195 g/km, and a wraparound tailgate design. Also, more flat and metallic colours became available and 21 inch titanium effect wheels became an optional extra. Certain models now achieved upwards of 37 MPG IMP. The 3.6 L V6 and 4.2 L V8 gasoline engines both of which are naturally aspirated have been replaced by 3.0 L supercharged V6 gasoline engines. One of the supercharged engines puts out and of torque. The other engine, also found in the Audi S4 and Audi S5 Cabrio, puts out and of torque is used in the S line Prestige Q7. Both engines have the same fuel economy.

Audi added their new Audi Connect to the MMI system, which adds internet driven POI search, via user input or the voice control system, as well as access to online services delivering local fuel prices, news, weather and other information. Audi Connect also offers in car WiFi connectivity for up to 8 devices. 2012 was the last model year for the V12 version.

The vehicles were introduced in 2006 as 2007 models. Available models include 3.6 FSI Quattro and 4.2 FSI Quattro. Changes include standard LED taillights with available LED turn signals and daytime running lights and SIRIUS traffic system. The production version went on sale in July 2006. For 2011, the 3.6 FSI and 4.2 FSI engines were replaced by two 3.0 L TFSI supercharged engines. The base version develops ( for 2012) and of torque, while the S Line has and of torque. The V12 Diesel engine is not available in the United States.

Petrol enginesModelYearEngine typePower, torque at rpm3.0 TFSI quattro 2010– supercharged V6 FSI at 4,750–6,500, at 2,150–4,7803.0 TFSI quattro S Line2010– supercharged V6 FSI at 5,500–6,500, at 2,900–5,3003.6 FSI quattro2010– VR6 FSI at 6,200, at 2,500–5,0004.2 FSI quattro2010– V8 FSI at 6,800, at 3,500Diesel enginesModelYearEngine typePower, torque at rpm3.0 TDI quattro2009– V6 turbo at 4,000–4,400, at 2,000–2,2504.2 TDI quattro2009– V8 twin turbo at 4,000, at 1,750–3,0006.0 TDI quattro2009– V12 twin turbo at 3,750, at 1,750–3,250

All models include 6 speed Tiptronic automatic transmission as standard. A 6 speed manual transmission was offered only in Europe on the first generation Q7 with the 3.6 litre engine. From 2010 (2011 model year in the U. S.), the 8 speed automatic transmission is standard.

The second generation Audi Q7 was unveiled in January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The diesel and petrol powered versions were released for retail sales in 2015, followed shortly by diesel powered plug in hybrid variant, which is sold in Europe, but not in Canada. In 2016 the BBC noted the Q7 as one of several models on the market which were too large to fit in a standard parking space.

The plug in hybrid, called the Q7 e tron TDI Quattro, is powered by a 3.0 litre TDI V6 turbo diesel engine mated with an electric motor generator placed in the 8 speed automatic gearbox to provide a maximum output power of and a maximum torque of four wheel drive. An electronically controlled clutch can disconnect the V6 engine from the rest of the powertrain. The Irish Independent found these official fuel economy claims to be completely unrealistic, although they noted that the they achieved in their tests to be "still exceptional for a large SUV like this". The Q7 e tron accelerates from zero to in 6.2 seconds in hybrid mode, and in 6.5 seconds in all electric mode. Its top speed in hybrid mode is and in electric mode. Audi's marketing of the model has led to accusations of greenwashing. Due to its large size and poor environmental record, Environmental Action Germany nominated the Q7 plug in hybrid for their Goldener Geier (Golden Vulture) 2020 award.

The second generation of the Q7 will be the first of the Q7 to be sold in Bangladesh. The Q7 2.0 TFSI (1984 cc, ) is also available in the Russia, United States, Canada, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. For Marvel Studios' Captain America: Civil War Audi debuted a commercial for the SQ7 directed by the Russo brothers featuring unreleased scenes from the car chase feature in the film as well as providing several SQ7 and other vehicles for the film.

The Q7 was facelifted for the 2020 model year, introducing styling tweaks such as a redesigned grille, front and rear bumpers, new side sills, chrome trim for the tailgate and revised exhaust tips. It comes with two tone paint as standard, which highlights the front splitter, side skirts, wheel arches and rear diffuser in anthracite, a range of mild hybrid powertrains and refined chassis. Inside, Audi installed a new infotainment system with dual touchscreens. The dashboard and center console were also updated to accommodate the new system. LED headlights are included as standard, Matrix LEDs or HD Matrix LEDs and Audi Laser Light are offered as additional cost options. The HD Matrix LEDs and Audi Laser Light combine automatic controlled high beam with small laser module in each unit to double the range of the Q7's full beam. Air suspension as standard (only on Prestige and Technik trims in US and Canada, respectively). Audi has also expanded the Q7's options list to include a new active roll stabilisation system (only available on SQ7 Prestige and SQ7 in US and Canada, respectively). It provides active anti roll bars, controlled by a 48 volt electric motor that automatically adjust to reflect the driving style and road conditions. Three mild hybrid 3.0 litre V6 powertrains are available, with the choice of two diesels and one petrol. The entry level 45 TDI diesel produces and of torque with a claimed time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of Mid range 50 TDI models produce and of torque, delivering a of 6.3 seconds and a top speed of The 55 TFSI petrol model comes with and of torque, with a claimed 5.6 seconds and a electronically limited top speed. An eco focused plug in hybrid 55 TFSI e version will be introduced a few months after initial sales. Audi also offers a performance focused SQ7 version, powered by a 4.0 litre V8 turbodiesel with of torque; it has a claimed time of 4.8 seconds and a limited top speed of The US model will use a V8 engine with the same displacement (shared with the US market SQ8), albeit fueled by gasoline/petrol and producing and of torque; it went on sale in late spring 2020. Sales in the UK started from September 2019. Now, SQ7 offers a TFSI variant with a 4.0 twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine delivers and of torque. It accelerates from within 4.3 seconds and on to a maximum speed of .

Audi announced a second facelift for the 2024 model year, introducing further enhancement to the front and rear headlight design, whilst offering features such as HD Matrix LED headlights featuring a Laser high beam and different lighting signatures, while the OLED rear lights feature their own new design.

ModelYear(s)TypePowerTorquePetrol engines2.0 TFSI (45 TFSI)2016– I4 turbo (EA888)6.9 s3.0 TFSI2016– V6 supercharger (EA837)5.7 s3.0 TFSI (55 TFSI)2016– V6 turbo (EA839)5.7 s2.0 TFSI e tron2016–2018 I4 turbo (EA888) + 17.3 kWh battery5.9 s55 TFSI e (PHEV system)2019– V6 turbo + 17.3 kWh battery5.6 s60 TFSI e (PHEV system)2019 V6 turbo + 17.3 kWh battery5.4 sSQ7 TFSI2020– V8 twin turbo4.3sDiesel engines3.0 TDI ultra2015–2018 V6 turbo7.1 s45 TDI2019– V6 turbo7.1 s3.0 TDI 2015–2018 V6 turbo6.3 s50 TDI 2019– V6 turbo6.3 s3.0 TDI e tron2016–2018 V6 turbo + 17.3 kWh battery6.2 sSQ7 TDI2016–2020 V8 twin turbo4.8 s

+YearEuropeU. S. Canada2005125– 200633,04410,003618200741,06420,6951,235200830,00013,2091,269200912,6167,2991,146201012,4557,9761,247201112,8828,9981,565201211,51311,0081,653201311,03715,9781,781201410,49118,5171,959201520,69818,9951,658201633,35830,5634,335201730,35138,3464,666201823,21337,4174,507201934,6493,213202016,7841,646