Geneva 2008: Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Overheat · March 7th, 2008, 2:21 AM

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2008/geneva/audi-q7-v12/03-large/audi-q7v12-f3q.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2008/geneva/audi-q7-v12/03-large/audi-q7v12-i.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2008/geneva/audi-q7-v12/03-large/audi-q7v12-s.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2008/geneva/audi-q7-v12/03-large/audi-q7v12-wheel.jpg

This 500bhp/758lb ft 6.0-litre engine is also going in the R8 V12 TDI, but its most obvious home is in the Q7.

This huge SUV is now set to be one of the quickest - 155mph and 0-60mph in 55 seconds - even if its fuel economy (20mpg) is hardly eco-friendly.

The Q7 V12 TDI also gets sported-up adaptive air suspension, electronically-controlled shock absorbers, carbon-ceramic brake discs, body kit and the option of 21-inch wheels; its interior has the expected full leather upholstery, sports seats and LED ambient lighting.

Prices will start from around - wait for it - £100,000.

Audi is highlighting this new model with a concept called Q7 Coastline, inspired by luxury yachts. This road-going gin palace is finished in pearlescent white paint with dark high-gloss grey grille and side air intakes, and its white-highlighted interior has velvet/leather seats, roof lining and trim, wool carpets, walnut trim and a dark smoked oak luggage-bay floor.

eddysdaman · March 7th, 2008, 6:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Overheat

This huge SUV is now set to be one of the quickest - 155mph and 0-60mph in 55 seconds - even if its fuel economy (20mpg) is hardly eco-friendly.

Wow ... that's lightning fast images/smilies/lol.gif

powah · March 7th, 2008, 6:24 AM

Looks a bit too ordinary to me.

watto · March 7th, 2008, 9:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Overheat

This 500bhp/758lb ft 6.0-litre engine is also going in the R8 V12 TDI, but its most obvious home is in the Q7.

WHAT!?!?!?!?!

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/03/07/chappelle1.jpg

niccce · March 7th, 2008, 4:52 PM

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Your ultimate drug dealer car has arrived

No, seriously, is it allright to have so much chrome around windows?

Geneva 08 commenting spree

maateuszz89 · March 7th, 2008, 8:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Overheat

Prices will start from around - wait for it - £100,000.

There is a wide range of great cars for that price to choose from.

I would buy 911 Turbo.

bartboy9891 · March 7th, 2008, 9:49 PM

One of the most useless cars of this year? The Cayenne Turbo is quicker and probably provides the same level of luxury and is cheaper. This Q7 has all that torque but as far as I can tell it doesn't even have a towing hitch to pull anything.

IceBone · March 7th, 2008, 10:00 PM

Does a Cayenne? Also, does this looks like something a dog threw up like the Cayenne?

amdforever · March 7th, 2008, 11:19 PM

As far as a SUV goes, this is probably the best looking one around. Very strong stance.

bartboy9891 · March 7th, 2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IceBone

Does a Cayenne? Also, does this looks like something a dog threw up like the Cayenne?

I'm pretty sure that tow hitches are available for both the Q7 and the Cayenne. But this being a SUV with a diesel with 750 lb/ft of torque, I'd expect it to show that it's useful.

Buktu · March 8th, 2008, 5:12 PM

I think it's a good looking car. It has presence when you see it on the road.

avanti · March 8th, 2008, 5:27 PM

I think it looks good, the Q7 is the only SUV I would consider buying.

syncview · March 8th, 2008, 5:53 PM

oh well.. but for the same price.. i would go for porsche 911..

vikiradTG2007 · March 8th, 2008, 5:55 PM

A Q7 with a slightly de-tuned R10 engine??? No thanks. The thought of that is too scary.

This thing really has more torque than God!!!!!

Wizegui · March 8th, 2008, 10:57 PM

I can't begin to imagine what this would be like if they ever offered a RWD version of it. Call me crazy but I want one in RWD trim images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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vikiradTG2007 · March 9th, 2008, 7:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

I can't begin to imagine what this would be like if they ever offered a RWD version of it. Call me crazy but I want one in RWD trim images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Changing the rear tires once a day. That's what's gonna happen...

JipJopJones · March 9th, 2008, 8:09 AM

If you want a fast SUV (for whatever reason) the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is still the way to go, it's the fastest, and the least expensive.

marcos_eirik · March 9th, 2008, 10:33 AM

So here we have an Audi Q7 that is actually both slower and a fair bit more expensive than a Cayenne Turbo (costs £75'000). And despite it's diesel engine it only manages 1 -one- mpg more than the Cayenne Turbo with it's twin turbo, 500 hp petrol V8. And on top of that it's based on the Cayenne/Touareg platform, but it has none of the Cayennes off road trickery, like low range gearbox and lockable differentials.

So from this family of cars, I'd still stick with the Cayenne Turbo.

March 7th, 2008, 2:21 AM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 29	Geneva 2008: Audi Q7 V12 TDI This 500bhp/758lb ft 6.0-litre engine is also going in the R8 V12 TDI, but its most obvious home is in the Q7. This huge SUV is now set to be one of the quickest - 155mph and 0-60mph in 55 seconds - even if its fuel economy (20mpg) is hardly eco-friendly. The Q7 V12 TDI also gets sported-up adaptive air suspension, electronically-controlled shock absorbers, carbon-ceramic brake discs, body kit and the option of 21-inch wheels; its interior has the expected full leather upholstery, sports seats and LED ambient lighting. Prices will start from around - wait for it - £100,000. Audi is highlighting this new model with a concept called Q7 Coastline, inspired by luxury yachts. This road-going gin palace is finished in pearlescent white paint with dark high-gloss grey grille and side air intakes, and its white-highlighted interior has velvet/leather seats, roof lining and trim, wool carpets, walnut trim and a dark smoked oak luggage-bay floor. __________________

March 7th, 2008, 6:24 AM	#3
powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: November 1st, 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 16 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 16	Looks a bit too ordinary to me. __________________

March 7th, 2008, 9:49 PM	#7
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	One of the most useless cars of this year? The Cayenne Turbo is quicker and probably provides the same level of luxury and is cheaper. This Q7 has all that torque but as far as I can tell it doesn't even have a towing hitch to pull anything. __________________

March 7th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#8
IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:21 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,302 Rep Power: 186	Does a Cayenne? Also, does this looks like something a dog threw up like the Cayenne? __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

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avanti Joined: Jul 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 3,120 Car: 2 cars + 4 bikes Rep Power: 90	I think it looks good, the Q7 is the only SUV I would consider buying. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.

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amdforever Joined: Mar 15th, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Posts: 679 Rep Power: 21	As far as a SUV goes, this is probably the best looking one around. Very strong stance.

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Buktu Joined: Nov 14th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 20 Posts: 800 Car: Suzuki Swift 1.3 2006 Rep Power: 21	I think it's a good looking car. It has presence when you see it on the road.

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syncview Joined: Oct 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lahore, Pakistan. Age: 21 Posts: 630 Car: Suzuki Alto...yayyy! Rep Power: 18	oh well.. but for the same price.. i would go for porsche 911..

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vikiradTG2007 Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania Age: 18 Posts: 6,604 Car: Ford Focus MkI 1.8D Rep Power: 98	A Q7 with a slightly de-tuned R10 engine??? No thanks. The thought of that is too scary. This thing really has more torque than God!!!!! __________________ "There's no damage to the car, except to the car itself." (Murray Walker, 1991 British GP) 1980s-1990s F1, Group C and Supertouring nostalgic. And I'm proud of that.

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Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, BC Age: 18 Posts: 2,054 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	I can't begin to imagine what this would be like if they ever offered a RWD version of it. Call me crazy but I want one in RWD trim . __________________ My 1993 Lexus IS 150... If you actually googled this up, then I've got some bad news for you...

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JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	If you want a fast SUV (for whatever reason) the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is still the way to go, it's the fastest, and the least expensive. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

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marcos_eirik Joined: Nov 28th, 2004 Last Online: 12:14 AM Location: Askim, Norway Age: 22 Posts: 1,614 Car: Whichever of the cars we have at home... Rep Power: 40	So here we have an Audi Q7 that is actually both slower and a fair bit more expensive than a Cayenne Turbo (costs £75'000). And despite it's diesel engine it only manages 1 -one- mpg more than the Cayenne Turbo with it's twin turbo, 500 hp petrol V8. And on top of that it's based on the Cayenne/Touareg platform, but it has none of the Cayennes off road trickery, like low range gearbox and lockable differentials. So from this family of cars, I'd still stick with the Cayenne Turbo. __________________ Wenn ist das Nunstruck geht und Slottermeier? Ja. Beierhund das Oder, die Flipperwald gespürt! Greetings from Norway... I miss Texas already...

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