The Q7 was Audi’s first full-size luxury SUV offering to the world and that market has grown to be something quite substantial today. The 2017 Audi Q7 is a befittingly substantial SUV, weighing a hefty 5,103 pounds and riding on a 117.9-inch wheelbase.
Audi is downright handsome on the outside. It has a strong character line flow that starts at the headlights and moves gently in a crescent motion over the front wheels, disappearing into the aluminum doors. Don’t get upset, the rest of the body is steel. From the doors it rushes toward the taillights.
All this outside character strength doesn’t keep the inside from providing soft comforts while looking good with quality content.
Wood paneling and leather seats in friendly tones and colors are additional comforts adding to an already relaxing atmosphere. However, I would like to have an additional couple of inches added to the front seats.
The 12.3-inch TFT screen makes its bold presence known resting on top of the dash, right in the center. The big screen allows you to confidently identify your needs and dispatch your commands quickly. The zoomable map has great potential, but sometimes street names are omitted or just not registered on the screen. One prominent thoroughfare was not listed at all.
Mastering the large touchpad was challenging, while the radio volume knob seemed to be hiding from me each time I reached for it.
