2009 Audi Q7 Consumer Reviews

Love my Tdi

Written by: wabisabi on 10/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)

Review

I have owned this fine vehicle for about 8,000 miles and I absolutely love it. Aside from everything a luxury vehicle provides, this thing is quite frugal. On long highway trips, I commonly see 27 to 29 mpg. Driving from my home in Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul, I see MPG readings from 24 to 29 depending on how heavy traffic is. Although the HP is lower than the V6 gas or the V8 gas engines, the torque is quite substantial and I have never felt that the vehicle was underpowered in any way. Towing a 23’ fishing boat around really exemplifies the advantage of large torque numbers. The Q7 has a super quiet interior, very comfortable. If you are looking at the Q7, get the Tdi.

Favorite Features

Audi side assist blind spot monitoring. Bluetooth phone. iPod interface. Auxiliary heat. 7-passenger seating. Tdi MPG. Audi Parking System. Navigation. Voice commands for Nav, audio, etc...

Suggested Improvements

Would like to have ordered it with adaptive cruise and adaptive suspension but these options were not available in '09. They are in '10 though.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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q7 Diesel

Written by: q7 TDI on 09/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)

Review

I've had this vehicle a little over 3 moths and really enjoy driving it. Fit and finish on interior are excellent. Seats are very supportive and comfortable. Handling is very good for a vehicle of this size. Fuel economy has been better than expected. I have about 5000 miles on vehicle and my combined average is 22.5 mpg - with mostly around town driving. Regularly get 27-28 mpg on highway @ 75 mph and I have actually achieved over 30 mpg on a couple of longer, purely highway trips. 3rd row is very tight on legroom - really just for kids. 2nd row does adjust fore and aft to provide some slight relief for 3rd row passengers.

Favorite Features

Engine - diesel has a mountain of torque. S line appearance package, interior ergonomics, panorama sunroof - it's huge! Fuel mileage - awesome! Exterior appearance - vehicle has great lines.

Suggested Improvements

Dash or front door mounted button to close rear hatch. Option for factory headrest DVD - can't do overhead unit with sunroof. Make the 4.2 TDI available here.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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It's a beaut!

Written by: sjo on 08/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought this car 3 months ago and now have 5000 miles on it. Every one of those miles has been a pleasure to drive. Who knew an SUV could be so much fun? We've taken it on a couple camping trips already and it handled beautifully on the windy roads headed in to the mountains. It's a feeling of confidence taking tight turns in a big car with very little body lean. I'll be turning it in for its first scheduled maintenance this week and I have not had any problems yet. This car also has plenty of room for our family of four with 2 little kids. We also use the 3rd row frequently while carpooling with our friends' kids. I'd recommend this car to anyone looking for a luxury SUV.

Favorite Features

panoramic sunroof, high speed handling, clean lines inside and out

Suggested Improvements

None

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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A Lot of Time In The Shop

Written by: Driver in Reston on 08/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

At the last minute we signed a lease on this car thinking we would pay it off at the end of the lease term. The first two years we had it, it was in the shop every other month. There was a problem with the AC and they kept breaking other things trying to fix it. By the time it was 'stabilized,' I hated the car. I love the way it drives and the way it looks, but I did not pay all this money to put it in the shop and drive a Hyundai. We are eager to turn it in and put this experience behind us. We will most likely be going back to Toyota or Volvo. I felt like the interior had a lot of plastic parts for the price. All-in-all, my first luxury car did not turn out to be so luxurious.

Favorite Features

The exterior looks. The acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

I would like to see less plastic parts around the seats and seat belts. They kept breaking. The navigation system is odd; once you get used to it, it is fine, but it is a little hard to master.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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OK Car - Won't Buy Again

Written by: hoonie99 on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Car design and comfort are great. Service, reliability and build quality are weak. If you must have this car, you will be taking a gamble as it seems that most people will come across at least one or two issues. Maintenance is expensive. Can't complain about fuel economy as you know what you are getting into. Compared to other heavy cars, about the average. The Audi Care Maintenance package only covers scheduled maintenance. Loved the car for the first two years, then things started to fall apart.

Favorite Features

Car Design, Interior Styling, Third Row, Audi Roadside Assistance

Suggested Improvements

Service (Most places service is poor), Build quality, Maintenance Costs

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Love this car

Written by: cars on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

It is a great SUV if you need the space for the kids. I had a Lexus Rx 350, great car but a little boring to drive. I also has infinity Fx, Fun to drive but i needed more room. I find the Audi Q has it all, comfort, roomy, unique.. not as many Q7 as lexus and mercedes.

Favorite Features

Panoramic sunroof. interior quality. handling at high speed.

Suggested Improvements

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Pleasure on my trips

Written by: JAN FLINN on 05/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have been traveling about 450 miles 3 or 4 times each month for the last 5 years on business and pleasure. I love the fact the I am never as fatigued now as I was when I started these junkets 5 years ago in my first SUV. I have to hand it the German manufacturer. The vehicle is definitely designed for fun driving and long hauling. I also find that it handles much better in the parking lot than my previous 2 SUVs - they seem like real tanks compared to this. I purchased the Audi Care package so all of my services visits are covered by Audi. I have 21k miles now and have not spent anything on the Q7 yet.

Favorite Features

360 turns in tight parking lots. 7 seat capacity.

Suggested Improvements

Better way to protect the wheels from getting scraped up in the car wash.

21 out 24 people found this review helpful

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Audi versus Acura

Written by: Bob A. on 12/06/2008

Vehicle

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Prior to purchasing my Audi Q7 I owned an Acura Mdx (2007) for 2 years. So I can't help but make comparisons. In my view the Audi is a better looking car inside and out. It also is the better riding of the two at highway speeds (75 mph and up for sure). It feels more like a sports sedan. Audi is geared lower than the Acura (raising the rpms considerably) The interior really is top of it's class as well. But the Audi's navigation system is completely inferior to Acura's nav. Smaller screen size and the absence of Acura's joystick like control makes a huge difference Audi's system is simply frustrating to use. I give it a D.

Favorite Features

Interior design, look and feel. Handling at highway speeds. iPod interface.

Suggested Improvements

For once copy the Japanese and their navigation systems. A four inch Garmin plugged into a cigarette lighter jack would be better. Easier folding third row. And a radio display seperate from the navigation screen would he a good addition so you could use the radio and use the map at the same time.

156 out 170 people found this review helpful

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