2011 Audi Q7 is Big But Not Spacious
The 2011 Audi Q7 is very big and very heavy, yet not as spacious as you’d hope. It’s beautifully made, however, and is bred for long-distance highway travel. Blending impressive on-road performance with more off-road capability than a typical crossover SUV, the luxurious Audi Q7 2011 is one of the more athletic choices in its competitive class.
Engineered in conjunction with the first-generation Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, the 2011 Audi Q7 enters its fifth year on the market with two new supercharged engine choices paired with a new eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Additional updates include revised lower body trim panels which now denote trim levels to make each Audi Q7 unique in appearance, additional standard features, and a base Audi Q7 price drop of $1,200.
The Audi Q7 2011 is in the unenviable position of being big on the outside but small on the inside. This full-size SUV weighs 5,500 pounds and measures 16.7 feet long, making it roughly the same size as a Cadillac Escalade or Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Despite this, the 2011 Audi Q7interior has a cramped third-row seat that struggles to accommodate full-size adults, and a maximum cargo capacity no greater than a humble Toyota RAV4′s.
However, the third-row seat is really only suitable for kids. That’s expected in a smaller vehicle like an Acura MDX, but adults can comfortably fit in the rearmost quarters of Audi Q7 2011 rivals like the similarly sized and priced Land Rover LR4 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. At least it is better than last year’s model in terms of engine selection.
Selection of Engines
The Audi Q7 2011 model year is available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trims, with slight differences based on whether you opt for the TDI or 3.0T engines. The 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium and Premium Plus are powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that produces 272 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S line gets a more powerful version of that engine, producing 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. Both come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
The 2011 Audi Q7.mpg get an EPA-estimated fuel economy for both versions of the 3.0T is 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. The 2011 Audi Q7 TDI is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel that produces 225 hp and a robust 405 lb-ft of torque. In performance testing, this Audi Q7 3.0 TDI brought the Q7 from zero to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds. The 2011 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI fuel economy is estimated to be 17/25/20.
The 2011 Audi Q7 is among the safest SUVs on the road, according to both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Offering rear side airbags, an unusual feature, along with a rearview camera, a lane-departure warning system, and a blind-spot warning system. The standard features big ute leave little on the options list. The price is starting from about $47,000 up to nearly $60,000.
