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Ratings
Pricing And Features
9.0
Engine And Performance
9.0
Fuel Economy
7.5
Interior
8.5
Exterior
9.5
Safety
9.0
Competition
9.5
Final Verdict
8.0
8.9
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
8.9
Overall Rating
"After a thorough freshening for the 2020 model year, the 2021 Q7 sails through with few changes"- Caranddriver.com
The 2021 Q7 is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950. It will be offered with two different engines: A 45 TFSi, which is a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 cylinder, that pushes out 248 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The 2021 Q7 55 TFSi has a more performance-oriented 3.0L Turbocharged V6 engine, which delivers 335 hp. The 2021 Q7 is a powerful SUV, that is offered with an AWD Quattro drivetrain as standard. It also gets an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is efficient and makes the shifts quick and effortless.
Packages in the form of Convenience and Executive, also gain several additional driver-assistance features and creature comforts this time around. Available in 3 trims, namely the Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige, the 2021 Audi Q7 comes with a host of interior, exterior, and safety features like 20-inch alloy wheels, heated seats and steering wheel, Bang & Olufsen 23 speaker audio system, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, blind-spot monitoring system, and many more.
2021 Audi Q7 SUV Front View
2021 Audi Q7 SUV Rear View
9.0/10 Pricing and Features
9.0/10 Engine and Performance
7.5/10 Fuel Economy
8.5/10 Interior
9.5/10 Exterior
9.0/10 Safety
9.5/10 Competition
8.0/10 Final Verdict
2021 Audi Q7 Pricing and Features
9.0/10
"Audi has clearly made some effort to shore up some of the SUV's weak points."- Carbuzz.com
The 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. This mid-size SUV is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950 for the Premium trim and goes all the way to $72,000 for the top-of-the-line Premium Plus trim. Regardless of the trim, the new 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered with an AWD configuration and the 8-Speed automatic transmission as standard. The Premium trim will come loaded with an array of safety features as standard, with the latest addition being the blind-spot monitoring system with rear-cross traffic alert. However, the mechanicals of the 2021 Audi Q7 receive no changes from the outgoing 2020 Q7.
It strikes a deft balance between agility and comfort, and it boasts an impressive lineup of brawny engines, especially in the performance-oriented Audi SQ7 - cars.usnews
The 2021 Audi Q7, which is available on sale for a starting price of $54,950 will be offered with a choice of two different engines. The 45 TFSi has a 2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cylinder engine, that pushes out 248 hp. The 2021 Q7's 55 TFSi is a more performance-oriented 3.0L Turbocharged V6 engine, which has 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque at the lower end of the rev band.
As standard, the 2021 Audi Q7 is offered with the 45 TFSi engine for the Premium and Premium Plus trims, while the Prestige trim is offered with the 55 TFSi under the hood as standard. Both the trims can be upgraded to a 55 TFSi power plant, however, it will cost an additional $6,000. As standard, the 2021 Q7 comes equipped with Audi's signature Quattro AWD and an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission with paddle shifter and Tiptronic mode.
2021 Audi Q7 managed to do the 0-60 MPH test in an admirable 5.7 seconds
The 2021 Audi Q7 weighs just a shy over 5,000 lbs, which makes it the heaviest SUV in the segment. However, even with the maximum weight in the segment, the 2021 Audi Q7, with the 55 TFSi (3.0L V6 engine), managed to do the 0-60 MPH acceleration test in 5.7 seconds. It is still the second-fastest SUV off the line in the segment, outperforming the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace and 2021 Acura MDX. The Quattro AWD setup comes really handy when it comes to controlling such a massive weight around.
Models
2021 Audi Q7
2021 BMW X5
2021 Acura MDX
2021 Jaguar F-PACE
MSRP
$57,200
$59,400
$58,650
$49,995
Engine
3.0L Turbocharged V6,
3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6
3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Power
335 hp @ 5,000 RPM
335 hp @ 5,500 RPM
290 hp @ 6,200 RPM
246 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 2,900 RPM
330 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
267 lb-ft @ 4,700 RPM
269 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
0-60 MPH
5.7 secs
5.2 secs
6.3 secs
6.9 secs
Quarter Mile
N/A
13.7 secs
14.5 secs
N/A
Top Speed
155 MPH
155 MPH
155 MPH
135 MPH
The 2021 Audi Q7 also turned out to be quite an impressive performer when it comes to winding roads. This mid-size SUV, with its multi-link front and rear suspension coupled with airbags on all four corners helps this behemoth of an SUV to take corners with ease. The body roll is also quite minimal for its size. The high-speed stability and ride quality are also the best of the segment. However, the steering felt a bit vague and lifeless, even though it was quite sharp in operation.
"We expect the four-cylinder Q7 to return similar results to the 2017 model we tested, which delivered 26 mpg on our 200-mile highway loop."- Caranddriver.com
To compensate for the low efficiency, the 2021 Audi Q7 gets the biggest fuel tank capacity in the segment, with a 22.5-gallon tank. This gives the 2021 Audi Q7 a minimum range of 383 miles in the city and a combined range of about 405 miles. Multiple driving modes are also present to improve the gas mileage too.
Models
2021 Audi Q7
2021 BMW X5
2021 Acura MDX
2021 Jaguar F-PACE
MPG (City)
17
21
19
22
MPG (Highway)
21
26
26
27
MPG (Combined)
18
23
22
24
Fuel Capacity (Gallons)
22.5
21.9
19.5
21.7
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) (mi)
383/473/405
460/569/503
371/507/429
477/586/520
The engine of the 2021 Audi Q7 is not the most frugal unit. It happily trades off fuel-efficiency with performance. Comparatively, the 2021 Audi Q7 is the least fuel-efficient SUV amongst its competitors. To provide a relentless performance, the Quattro AWD system takes up a lot of fuel and thus brings the overall efficiency down by some mark. The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace also turned out to be the best of the lot with combined gas mileage of 24 MPG, which is followed by the 2021 BMW X5 with combined gas mileage of 23 MPG.
Neither daring nor dull, the 2021 Audi Q7 won't go out of style any time this decade - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Audi Q7 is a very practical vehicle and can be easily used as a daily driver as it has ample space for the shopping mart run and long hauls alike. The 201 Audi Q7, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950, retains the same four-color interior, namely Black, Metro Gray, Okapi Brown, and Saiga Beige. The interior features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated and cooled seats, leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control system, etc are also retained.
The 2021 Audi Q7 turned out to be one of the most spacious offerings of the segment, due to its impressive first and second-row headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. However, the third row was quite mediocre and can only accommodate kids with ease. Both the 2021 BMW X5 and the 2021 Acura MDX also offered decent interior space. Nevertheless, the cargo capacity of 14.8 cubic feet of the 2021 Q7 is average.
Models
2021 Audi Q7
2021 BMW X5
2021 Acura MDX
2021 Jaguar F-PACE
Seating Capacity
7
5
7
5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
39.9/59.5/41.7
40.7/60.0/39.8
38.1/61.1/41.4
37.8/57.7/40.3
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
38.8/58.5/38.8
38.7/58.1/37.4
38.3/59.1/36.6
37.5/55.8/37.2
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
35.9/49.4/29.2
NA
35.6/54.7/28.1
NA
Cargo Capacity (ft3)
14.8
N/A
15.0
N/A
The 2021 Audi Q7 comes equipped with three touchscreen panels. It gets a 10.1” infotainment screen, which can be used to configure the complete vehicle, a 12.3” display, which is powered by an Audi Virtual Cockpit assistance system, and a third 8.6” screen, which controls the climate control and seat functions of the vehicle.
As standard, the 2021 Q7 is offered with all modern amenities like Apple CarPlay and wireless compatible Android Auto. With the Premium Plus trim, the 2021 Audi Q7 also offers the 3D Surround Sound System, for the ultimate audio experience for all the audiophiles out there. Some of the interior and infotainment features on offer with the 2021 Audi Q7 has been mentioned below:
Following last year's refresh, the 2021 Q7 carries on in its attractive, unassuming path - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Audi Q7 line-up received a complete exterior makeover for the 2020 model year and the latest iteration, which is now available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950 continues with the same ideology. The 2021 Audi Q7 gets more boxy exterior looks, which enhances the SUV character massively. The grille also has been made bigger and the LED headlamps have been redesigned to get the same Audi distinctive design as its other siblings. All the other exterior features like the 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 255 section all-season run-flat tires, lip spoiler, powered liftgate, front and rear foglights, and cornering lights are present on board.
The 2021 iteration of the Q7 is a carryover version of the 2020 model year and you can find lots of identical features between the two. However, the 2021 Audi Q7 is still the heaviest of the segment with a curb weight of 5,082 lbs, which is 1,000 lbs more than the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace. The 2021 Q7 is also the longest offering of the segment. Some of the most eye-catching exterior features of the 2021 Audi Q7 are:
20-inch 5-spoke Turbine-design wheels with all-season run-flat tires
Automatic all-LED headlights with LED taillights and dynamic turn signals
Chrome exterior window surrounds and roof rails
Q8 inspired octagonal single-frame front grille
Panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade
Heated and electrically operated exterior rearview mirrors
"Several driver-assistance features are either standard or optional on the Q7, which will make it attractive to buyers transporting precious cargo."- Caranddriver.com
The 2021 Q7 comes equipped with a long list of safety features that you might not even find in some of the luxury cars at an elevated price-point. Some of the noteworthy safety features on offer with the 2021 Audi Q7 are active cruise control with lane-keep assistance, Audi Pre Sense, tire pressure monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, night vision assist, Audi park steering assist, lane departure assist, and 360 view camera.
The 2021 BMW X5, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $59,400 is more expensive than the 2021 Audi Q7. Even though the 2021 X5 is similarly powered in comparison to the 2021 Q7, BMW manages to edge ahead in terms of 0-60 MPH time. The 2021 BMW X5 is also more fun to drive. If you are after comfort and opulence, we feel that the 2021 Audi Q7 is a better bet. It is also more value for money.
2021 BMW X5
2021 Audi Q7 Vs 2021 Acura MDX
The 2021 Acura MDX is a decent offering from the Japanese automotive giant Acura. It is quite reliable, can seat 7 people without any issues, and offers superior gas mileage too. However, the 2021 Aud Q7 is more powerful. The 2021 Audi Q7 is also more value for money since it is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950 instead of $58,650 of the 2021 Acura MDX.
2021 Acura MDX
2021 Audi Q7 Vs 2021 Jaguar F-Pace
The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace is close to $5,000 cheaper than the 2021 Audi Q7, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950. Even though the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace looks cooler with an impressive exterior and interior design, it is not as well put together as the 2021 Q7. The 2021 Audi Q7 is also much more powerful and gives out a better 0-60 MPH acceleration figure. However, the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace turned out to be the most fuel-efficient offering of the segment.
2021 Jaguar F-Pace
2021 Audi Q7 Final Verdict
8.0/10
Available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950, the 2021 Audi Q7 has a lot of things going for it. It has got opulent and feature-rich interior, punchy powertrain, exquisite looks, and the versatility of a proper mid-size SUV. Sure, it is not the most fuel-efficient SUV in the segment. It is also not the best in terms of the cargo capacity on offer with the third row upright. However, if you can overlook some of these minor issues, the 2021 Audi Q7 is an impressive proposition in the mid-size luxury SUV segment.
Does the 2021 Audi Q7 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, the 2021 Audi Q7 gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard features.
What engines are offered with the 2021 Audi Q7?
The 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered with a choice of 2 engines: a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 Cylinder Engine that produces 248 hp and a 3.0L Turbocharged V6, which pushes out 335 hp.
What is the starting price of the 2021 Audi Q7?
The starting price of the 2021 Audi Q7 will be $54,950. As standard, the Q7 will be offered with the 45 TFSi engine and the top of the line Prestige trim has a base price of $72,000 and it comes standard with the 55 TFSi engine.
What is the approximate ownership cost of the Audi Q7 over a span of 75,000 miles and 5 years?
The true cost of ownership for the Audi Q7 over a span of 5 years and 75,000 miles comes out to be approximately $84,673.
How can I find a used Audi Q7 near me?
You can simply check out the Car Indigo Used Car Inventory to find some lucrative deals on a used Audi Q7 and save up to $25,000.
Cons - Fuel economy is very important which this car lacks at very low 17mpg
heated steeing, leather wrapped interiors, big display screen with all types of controls for assist 12.3inch screen, revamped interiors, great cabin space, cross traffic assist, parking assist, airbags, 7 seater off roader worthy of buying.
Premium 45 TFSI quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8
User Overall Rating
Posted On: April 1, 2021
sporty
Pros - Full size family suv for 7 seater, foldable 3rd row seats, decnet cargo space
Cons - 3rd space feels bit compromised if luggage is more
8 speed automatic transmission, top speed of 155mph, real leather interiors, screen with tech features for inner ambience, heated seats, what can you say car is just ethreal beauty, feels amazing in style and design, grille design looks big and cool, cruise control, tpms, steering assist, great for 7 seater a worthy car to have.
Premium 55 TFSI quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9
User Overall Rating
Posted On: March 31, 2021
Quattro Audi
Pros - Turbocharged engine
Cons - Small third-row is best for kids; Fuel economy could be better; Tiny cargo area with rear seats up
The Q7 is very peppy and gets good gas mileage despite its larger size. Premium trim starts around $5700, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, leather upholstery, power heated front seats, a split-folding second-row, a power-folding third-row, tri-zone climate control. It has luxury features like 19-inch wheels, run-flat tires, automatic LED headlights, there are plethora of safety features. Outstanding
