Audi Q7

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Audi Q7 overall verdict

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Comfort

Air suspension makes light work of most stuff, but the Q7's body control does come with some downsides - it can be a bit firm on Australian roads. The bonus for that extreme exterior size is a humongous interior - you won't be left wanting for space. And it cruises sublimely.
Performance

Three engines to choose from and all are brilliant. The 3.0-litre supercharged V6 has 245kW, hits 100kph in 6.9 seconds with 10.7L/100km economy. The 4.2-litre V8 manages the same benchmark in 6.4 seconds and hits 235km/h, and gets 13.3L/100km. Pick of the bunch is the 3.0 TDI diesel; that hits 100kph in just under eight, 215km/h and gets 7.8L/100km. No dogs here, but the 6.0-litre V12 diesel with 368kW is deliriously fun.
Cool

Only cool if you've recently won the Lottery. Even then not really.
Quality

Generally good, though small niggles in the cabin you might notice over other Audi product. This car was made for America, where anything better than a '70s Chevy is deemed awesome.
Handling

Remarkable for such a big car, the Q7 manages to hustle with the best of them thanks to adjustable air suspension as standard across the range. Still big though, and you never quite forget it.
Practicality

This thing is massive, so no worries about space inside. The only thing is, it's genuinely massive; it only fits in a standard parking space if the wing mirrors are folded in, and even then you can't get out of the damn thing. Not for the nervous on narrow roads.
Running costs

Residuals are good but the starting price is a very pretty penny.