After 10 years Audi's Q7 gets replaced, now based on the MLB platform.
FWD cars from VAG have MQB. For the bigger cars, there's MLB.
This is the first. The Audi A4 and Porsche Panamera will follow. But first this.
Thanks to MLB, it has lost 300 kgs. It still weighs around 2000 kgs though.
But computers and air suspension manage it all. And 4-wheel steering.
At low speeds, the rear wheels countersteer. At high speeds, the same direction.
Under the bonnet: a diesel and a petrol engine, and more to follow.
Early next year, a plug-in hybrid as well. This is the 333 PS V6, which we know.
It's been refined and linked to an 8-speed automatic. It works perfectly fine.
No DCT here, the car is too heavy, says Audi. So a conventional torque converter.
The electronics are up to date too: lane assist, active cruise control and more.
It's nearly autonomous. There's even WiFi and wireless phone charging.
You can get plenty of extra's, like special upholstery. It's all very neat.
All in all, a great car. But it's not groundbreaking. Unlike Bentley, I'd say...
+ Comfortable ride; Nice transmission
- Plug-in hybrid next year; Not that innovative