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TO THE POINT What’s New? Developed from the ground up, the 2007 Audi Q7 is this German luxury automaker’s first serious attempt at building an SUV.
Selling Points: Terrific engines, impressive handling, medium-duty off-road capability, roomy front and second-row seats, decent cargo capacity, loaded with safety technology
Deal Breakers: Tiny third-row seat, distracting MMI system, middling fuel economy, no more free maintenance program
Our Advice: The 2007 Audi Q7 is a compelling vehicle for anyone looking for a luxury ride that can do a little bit of everything, and do it well.

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Audi Q7 FAQs We liken the 2007 Audi Q7 to a hot rocket scientist, instruct owners to save the third-row seat for reviled in-laws, and give you a counterattack should your McMansion-dwelling neighbors question your choice of the cheaper Q7 3.6.

Is the 2007 Audi Q7 more like a ditzy supermodel, or a hot rocket scientist?
The 2007 Audi Q7 has more in common with a hot rocket scientist than a ditzy supermodel. It looks good, it’s smart, and it won’t embarrass you in mixed company. But the Q7’s beauty and brains haven’t given it an inflated sense of self. It can handle just about any normal suburban chore you throw at it.

Can adults ride in the 2007 Audi Q7’s third-row seat?
Adults can squeeze into the 2007 Audi Q7’s third-row seat, but they won’t like it much. Reserve this space for kids, reviled in-laws, or mouthy colleagues who need to be taken down a notch during the lunch run to Hooters.

Is the added power and prestige associated with having a “4.2” on my 2007 Audi Q7’s rump worth the extra ten grand, or should I wait for the Q7 3.6 and get the dealer to take the badge off the back so that my sorry, insecure ego won’t get bruised?
Punk McMansion-dwelling neighbors making you feel bad about the smaller engine in your new 2007 Audi Q7? Man up, keep that shiny “3.6” badge, and smack ‘em upside the head with better EPA numbers, which translate to fewer pollutants, which means palm trees might not be growing in Pittsburgh next year. Then, show ‘em the 60-inch flat screen connected to Bang & Olufsen surround sound hanging in your den, and tell ‘em to think about that every time they beat you to the next traffic light by one Mississippi.


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