Audi Q7 (2006): review, specifications, reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

What crossover can you buy for 1 million rubles? Renault Kaptur, Hyundai Creta, Duster - this is an incomplete list of modern budget SUVs. But for those who want a premium SUV for a fraction of the price, look no further than the 2006 Audi Q7. This is the first generation of luxury full-size SUVs. What is the Audi Q7? Specifications and review of the German crossover - later in our article.

Design

Despite being 10 years old, the design of this crossover is very modern. At the front is Audi's signature wide grille and lensed head optics. A strip of navigation lights is neatly hidden in the bumper cutout. Below are the foglights. Audi Q7 2006 features massive wheel arches and wheels of impressive size. The wide windshield provides excellent visibility for the driver.

As noted by the reviews, the 2006 Audi Q7 still attracts the eyes of passers-by. With this machine you canstand out from the stream. The car has an immodest design. But in the event of an accident, the cost of repairing one part can reach hundreds of thousands of rubles - the body is aluminum, and it is very difficult to get the color (especially if it is silver metallic).

Dimensions, clearance

The Audi KU7 crossover is simply striking in its large size. The body length is 5.1 meters, width - 1.99 meters, height - 1.74. Ground clearance is one of the main achievements of this car, according to reviews. A 24-centimeter clearance is enough for the crossover to move confidently not only on the primer, but also off-road. In addition, Quattro all-wheel drive, which significantly expands the off-road capabilities of this car.

We also note that some versions of the Audi KU7 were equipped with air suspension. It allows you to change the clearance in the range from 18 to 24 centimeters on the go. However, now many instances have a faulty suspension. Pneuma can spontaneously descend, especially in winter - reviews say. In order not to poison the cylinders, it is recommended to thoroughly wash off the dirt from them and treat them with silicone.

Salon

The 2006 Audi Q7 has a presentable interior. The front seats are equipped with a wide range of electric adjustments. The steering wheel is also adjustable in different positions. The center console houses a multimedia screen and powerful air vents.

Below is a branded CD-recorder and a climate control unit. Between the front seatsthere is a wide armrest with a cup holder. "Beard" (continuation of the center console) is at the level of the driver's knees. It would seem that this significantly hides the salon space. But there is enough free space in the Audi Q7 2006 with a margin - reviews say. Finishing materials - leather, alcantara. ABS plastic (very durable and pleasant to the touch). Also in the cabin there are wooden and aluminum inserts (sometimes carbon). They can be of different tones, depending on the configuration.

High seating position provides good visibility inside. Mirrors are quite massive and informative. Reviews note that the interior of the Audi Q7 2006 has good ergonomics - all controls are at an accessible distance. Depending on the configuration, the crossover came in five- and seven-seater versions. In the latter case, the presence of a third row of seats in the trunk area was assumed. However, these seats lack the lateral and lumbar support of the others and are more suitable for children.

Trunk

It's seven-seater capacity is 330 liters.

Five-seat "Audi" is designed for 775 liters of luggage. Well, with the second row folded, the volume could increase to 2 thousand liters.

Audi Q7 specifications

In the Russian market, this car was offered with two diesel and two petrol engines. Let's start with the latter. The base is a six-cylinder V-shaped unit with 272 horsepower. The engine capacity is exactly 3 liters. With him, "Audi" could accelerate to hundreds of7.9 seconds. Fuel consumption varied between 9-15 liters. The maximum speed was limited to 225 kilometers per hour.

The flagship in the petrol line was the three-liter TFSI unit with 333 horsepower. This engine accelerated a 2.3-ton SUV to hundreds in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 245 kilometers per hour. Remarkably, the fuel consumption of this engine is the same as in the case of a 272-horsepower unit.

Now let's move on to the diesel line. The most common modification of the Audi Q7 2006 is the 3.0 TDI. This is a six-cylinder turbocharged engine, thanks to which the power was 245 horsepower. This power unit is notable for the fact that traction is available almost from idle. So, acceleration to hundreds takes 7.8 seconds. And the maximum speed is 215 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the unit is very economical, unlike the "gasoline" - reviews say. So, for 100 kilometers, the Audi TDI spends from 6.7 to 8.6 liters of fuel.

Second diesel unit - 4.2 TDI. This is already an eight-cylinder engine that developed 340 horsepower. With him, "Audi" accelerated to hundreds in 6.4 seconds. And the maximum speed was 242 kilometers per hour (and this despite the fact that the weight of the crossover in this equipment is almost two and a half tons). Fuel consumption - from 8 to 13 liters per hundred, depending on driving style and operating mode. All of the above units were equipped with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. It can also work in manual mode.

Which package to choose?

Reviews note that the older the premium car, the poorer its equipment should be. This is explained as follows. Audi uses a lot of complex electrical systems and mechanisms that fail over time. As a result, the panel will be literally littered with errors, and the price tag for repairs is comparable to half the cost of the car itself.

Reviews do not recommend buying versions with air suspension and a premium 12-cylinder engine (it was not officially delivered to Russia). But will the minimum equipment be too poor? Not at all - "Audi KU7" is well equipped already in the "base". Here are:

• Climate control.
• Xenon optics.
• LED daytime running lights front and taillights.
• Electric mirrors and windows on all doors.
• Leather upholstery + alcantara.
• Rear parking sensors with camera.
• 8 airbags.
• ABS and stability control.
• Electric seat adjustment.
• Media system.
• Acoustics for 6 speakers.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the Audi KU7 2006 crossover is. At the moment, this car is sold on the secondary market for 0.8-1 million rubles. But many instances have problems. It can be a kicking box, an ever-falling pneumatic and an unstable engine. Before buying, it is important not only to inspect the body for the integrity of the geometry, but also to produce a computerdiagnostics, as well as check the condition of the suspension (here it is multi-link front and rear). Otherwise, you may face costly repairs.