2018 Audi Q7 review

What We Like

Comfort: Seating in the first and second rows of the Q7 are very comfortable and roomy, affording passengers a low-stress ride. This family hauler rides like a dream, rolling over bumps as though they barely exist. Spring for the top-level Prestige trim for the Adaptive Chassis package, which adds four-wheel steering and an adaptive air suspension for an even better experience.

Driving: There’s no denying that Audi makes capable, precise vehicles and the Q7 is no exception. While the supercharged six-cylinder version leaps forward as eagerly as an elementary school kid heading out for recess, the four-cylinder is no slouch. Steering is nimble and light, responding to driver input with little effort. Choose from Comfort and Dynamic modes for a custom ride.

Technology: Audi’s technology interface earns top marks, centered around the MMI^® controller knob and smartly designed layout. A crisp seven-inch touchscreen is standard and an 8.3-inch screen is available in higher trim models. Choosing a Q7 Premium Plus brings along Audi’s 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit cluster as an option; it’s standard in the Prestige. A rearview camera, parking sensors, forward collision warning, and automatic braking are all standard driver-assist fare.

What Needs Improvement

Utility: For its size, the Q7 lags behind the competition in cargo space. The SUV includes 14.8 to 71.6 cubic feet of capacity depending on whether the seats are up or down, and room for luggage is limited when all three rows are filled with passengers. A power-folding third-row bench and split-folding second row ease the sting of scant space.