Audi Q7 4.2 TDI Car Review

Facts At A Glance
Car: Audi Q7 4.2TDI
Prices: £50,615-£52,205
Insurance Group: 18
Emissions: 261g/km [est]
Performance: 0-60mph 6.2s / Max Speed 146mph
Fuel Consumption: (combined) 28.5mpg
Safety: twin front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, ESP, ABS, EBD, ASR.
Dimensions: Length/Width/Height 5086/1983/1737mm

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One of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI's greatest features is its engine that could beat the fuel economy values of petrol-engine cars. Not only that, with the prices starting at £ 50,000, it surely is a bargain. This car is an heir to the astonishing 5.0-litre V10 TDI unit of the Volkswagen group, but this line does not and never could comply with the even stricter emission regulations. With this 4.2 TDI, you've got a smaller but much cleaner and definitely powerful turbodiesel fitted to a 4x4.

Though it needs a more steering feel it is fitted with adaptive air suspension which allows the Q7 to be dropped into a ?Dynamic? low ride height option if you ever opt to hustle. And this toy could definitely hustle. This car is considered more muscular than most of its contemporary because of its 760 Nm of torque. Even the cars on top of the automotive food chain can't compete - Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, Ferrari 599GTB and Porsche Carrera GT.

The Q7 is unquestionably good in long journeys but when you come into a town with smaller lanes or need to park, and then you would realize its drawback: the size. Before you could park your car, you need to spend a healthy amount looking for a space that would fit your 4x4. It has seven seats that are ideal for friends' trip or a large family. Another thing to think about is its mud plugging issue but if you can get away from this mentality then you would do great with this toy.

It's stocked with equipment that would justify its price. Full leather trim and inlays in three different types of wood or aluminum are standard. These models get 19? alloy wheels and Bluetooth mobile phone technology. If you opt to upgrade to S-line then you get heated front seats and xenon headlamps. Onboard computer, cruise control and multifunction steering wheel are also present. Other optional features are the adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning systems, advanced hard disc satellite navigation and stereo system. And if you want to destroy the ride completely then you can add 21?alloy wheels.

These models are curvier than the earlier versions with bumpers containing under-body protectors and LED rear light clusters. It has a coupe-like dipping that looks nothing like the standard 4x4 guise, and neither are the horizontal shoulders. In order to emphasize the Audi's shapely profile the offered body colors are contrasting. It also offers 28 seating and loading configurations, with the largest second row legroom offered and baggage capacity of 775 liters.

It has a fuel economy of a combined 28.5 mpg and has impressively low emissions of 261 g/km. With these figures, however, don't think that this car is inexpensive to run because its fuel consumption can drop to below twenty especially if in stop/start traffic, the alloy wheels are also very expensive to replace and the insurance is not a forgettable matter.

The size of this car is huge with its length, width and height at 5, 086 mm, 1, 983 mm, and 1, 737 mm respectively. It is priced between £ 50, 615 and £ 52, 205. It is a car with a max speed of 146 mph and can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.