Audi Q7
I began my back-to-back Audi Quattro drives with the new second-generation, revised, face-lifted Q7, introduced in South Africa at the end of 2020, not because this refined and powerful SUV is an entry-level model, but its V6 turbodiesel is the only oil burner in this line-up from Ingolstadt. It competes directly with the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo’s XC90, and it more than equals them in driving dynamics, interior tech, comfort and build quality.
The guys from Ingolstadt do oil burners well, and this large, comfortable SUV is no exception. The optional increased fuel tank (85 litres for 1 100km of reach. What a brilliant idea!) costs just R1 600 extra. That’s nothing considering this travel companion in Matador Red is fitted with R300 290 of optional extras, including comfort and S line sports package, with highlights such as all-wheel steering and sport seats. If you still find its street cred underwhelming for the price you’re paying, wait a while; I have something else to tell you later.
AU DI Q7
> > ENGINE 3.0-L.,turbo-diesel V6 paired with an 8-speed tiptronic
> > POWER 183kW and 600Nm
> > TOP SPEED 225km/h 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds
> > PRICE From R1 388 500 (as driven R1 688 790)
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Audi S7 Sportback
This story is from the September - October 2021 edition of GQ South Africa.
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