2008 Audi Q7 : Love car New Audi car 2008 review

2008 Audi Q7
by Fei Lim
The 2008 Audi Q7 is a seven passenger performance SUV that boasts a sleek interior and supreme craftsmanship designed to attract both SUV enthusiasts and luxury car owners alike. Along with high-tech options such as a six disc CD changer, and practical features such as a generous maximum cargo capacity, the Q7 is ideal for both daily use and long distance driving. Price Range
The price ranges for the 2008 Audi Q7 based on trim options are as follows:

3.6L Quattro: Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) - $42,500, Invoice price - $39,526

3.6L Quattro Premium: MSRP - $48,350, Invoice price - $44,965

4.2L Quattro Premium: MSRP - $58,600, Invoice price - $54,497

New Features for 2008

Audi has added a few more standard features to its 2008 model since the debut of the Q7 in 2007, such as remote keyless entry, and has also upgraded its options program as well. Both the 3.6 and the 3.6 Premium come standard with 18 inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, while the 4.2 features 20 inch wheels.

Another attractive feature standard on the 4.2 Premium Q7 is the four-zone automatic climate control system.

Performance and Power

The engine specifics for the 2008 Audi Q7 are:

- For both the 3.6L Quattro and the 3.6L Quattro Premium: V6, 280 horsepower (hp) @ 6200 revolutions per minute (RPM), and a pound per foot torque rating of 266 @ 2750 RPM

- 4.2L Quattro Premium: V8, 350 hp @ 6800 RPM, and a torque rating of 325 @ 3500 RPM

Due to its bulky 5,000-plus pounds of weight, the Q7 has a towing capacity of 6,600 pounds, but its size does impede speed performance. In tests, the V6 runs from 0 to 60 miles per hour (MPH) in 10 seconds, while the V8 reaches 60 MPH in 8.3 seconds.

Body Style and Options

There are three trim levels of the Audi Q7; the 3.6, the 3.6 Premium, and the 4.2 Premium, as well as a variety of options packages, such as the Cold Weather package, the Off-road Style package, and "S line" interior and exterior packages to choose from.

Either a power or manual sunroof/moonroof is standard on the 4.2 Quattro Premium Q7, but is an added option of the other two models.

The exterior color choices for the 2008 Audi Q7 will depend on the trim level, but include the following shades: Bahia Beige Metallic, Calla White, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Condor Gray Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl, Garnet Red Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Lava Gray Pearl, Mugello Blue Pearl, Phantom Black Pearl, and Quartz Gray Metallic.

Interior Design and Features

Some standard interior amenities of the Q7 include cruise control, a tachometer, a tilted leather steering wheel and tilted column, trip computer, and a tire inflation/pressure monitor. A CD and DVD player with eight speakers are also standard features, with a subwoofer included on the 3.6 and 4.2 models, and a navigational aid system being another option for the 3.6 Premium Q7.

The standard seating arrangements for the 3.6 Q7 is five people, and seven for the two Premiums. Some of the seating choices for the 2008 Audi Q7 include the driver's multi-adjustable power seats, and the optional front heated seats, which are actually a standard feature of the 4.2 Premium model.

Front power lumbar support is also featured in all models, and the 3.6 Q7 Premium has the option of adding a front power memory seat. Passenger have multi-adjustable powered seats on the Premium Q7s, while both models have the option of adding second row heated seats. The 2008 Audi Q7 also features air conditioning and separate climate controls for both the driver and the front passenger.

The interior color choices are based on the exterior color of the vehicle and include Black, Cardamom Beige, Espresso Brown, and Limestone Gray all in leather upholstery.

Fuel Economy

All of the 2008 Audi Q7s feature a 26.40 (US) gallon tank and the fuel economy ratings are:

- 6 speed automatic 3.6L V6 engine: 14/19 miles per gallon (MPG)

- 6 speed automatic 4.2L V8 engine: 12/17 MPG

Safety Features

Some of the standard safety features of the 2008 Audi Q7 include child safety door locks, an anti-theft system, power door locks, and power windows. Also standard is AWD, ABS brakes, electronic brake assistance, locking differential, traction control, and a vehicle stability control system.

Side head curtain airbags, as well as passenger, front side, and driver airbags are also standard safety features of the Q7. Buyers will also have the option of choosing second row side airbags as well.

An electronic parking aid, a rearview camera, is yet an optional feature of the 4.2 Quattro Premium Q7.