What kind of car is a luxury car? In the nearly 140 years since the invention of the automobile, the answer to this question has been changing. To this day, people still have different opinions on the standard of luxury, some people like exquisite and luxurious interiors, some people pursue passionate power, and some people like the configuration of intelligent technology...
Of course, there are still people who hope that it is better to have all of the above elements. Especially in today's era, consumers are no longer satisfied with the stacking of configurations, but also care more about the real value and luxury experience brought by products.
Such examples are not absent, and in terms of the SUV models that people are most concerned about at present, the Audi Q7, the all-round flagship SUV of the Audi brand, is an example. As the pioneer and leader of the luxury medium and large SUV market, Audi Q7 has been regarded as the benchmark of the medium and large luxury SUV market since its birth with its highly competitive product strength, and is the ideal car for the elite of the times.
Nowadays, although the competition in the luxury SUV market is becoming more and more fierce, the Audi Q7 has always been an enterprising attitude and refreshed the luxury benchmark it has set. Taking the 2022 Audi Q7 55 TFSI quattro S Premium as an example, its China-exclusive SQ7 appearance, the only standard 7-seat design of the same level, the audiovisual experience as if in a mobile music theater, the NVH level from the top platform, the "four-screen linkage" full-intelligent human-computer interaction experience and the quattro full-time four-wheel drive system that can be called the brand totem, etc., all highlight the luxurious nature in the details, bring users a new luxury experience, and reveal the "Almighty King Car" Powerful aura.
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All-round texture: exclusive SQ7 appearance, the aura is more powerful
One of the biggest changes in the 55 TFSI quattro S Premium 55 TFSI Quattro S Premium 2022 Audi Q7 is the addition of the latest design language of the Audi SUV family, while incorporating a large number of design features of the SQ7, equipped with the Audi SQ7 appearance upgrade kit. At the same time, 6 double-layer straight waterfall vertical chrome trims, Audi SQ7's iconic silver element exterior mirror shell, front and rear bumper skids further create a sporty atmosphere for high-performance cars. In particular, the front face matches the radical octagonal one-piece grille with six vertical trim strips inside, which is coordinated with matrix LED headlights with Audi laser headlights, giving a powerful aura.
With the support of the S line kit, the appearance of the Audi Q7 is more dynamic and eye-catching, with front bumper fenders, fully painted tail dynamic undersplock and 7 rim options, high performance and luxury.
Inside the car, from the doors to the centre console, the premium texture of natural solid wood trim runs through the car, while the choice of Wagner/Klech stitched leather seats and leather expansion packs for the interior makes the interior design of the Audi Q7 more delicate and stylish. A standard in the industry is that the interior leather of the Audi Q7 is only made of southern European bull leather, and the solid wood material on the same car comes from the same tree.
Under this strict standard, with the exquisitely crafted yacht-style shift handle and the large panoramic sunroof with a lighting area of more than 1 square meter, users enter the Audi Q7 car as if entering a mobile luxury VIP room.
In addition to the exquisite interior materials, the Audi Q7 in the Chinese market is produced in Audi's European factories, co-produced with porsche Cayenne, and the ultimate process standard gives this flagship SUV outstanding vehicle quality.
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All-round space: Standard "big 7 seats", the space is more comfortable
In addition to the almost luxurious interior workmanship, there is also a spacious space that exceeds expectations. For a flagship SUV with a length, width, height and wheelbase of 5067mm, 1970mm, 1731mm and 2996mm (55TFSI model wheelbase of 2999mm), the Audi Q7's excellent riding space is another magic weapon to win the competition.
Not only is it ahead of the competition in terms of interior space, front and rear head space and elbow space, but it is also the only luxury SUV in its class with a large 7-seater standard. The super practical third row of space created for Chinese users allows users to feel the warmth and happiness brought by the large space to the family. Among them, the second row of seats supports sliding forward and backward, the backrest can also be adjusted steplessly, and the third row of seats supports electric reclining.
Moreover, the oversized trunk is as flexible as a Rubik's Cube: it has the largest 740L storage space in its class in the standard state, and when the second and third rows are put down, it can get the leading 2050L maximum luggage space in the same class. Whether you're taking the whole family on a trip or taking the golf club and fishing rods to the area for a vacation, feel free and free to do whatever you want.
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All-round enjoyment: intelligent interaction is more advanced, audio-visual experience is more noble
Intelligent technology has always been one of the characteristics of Audi's luxury car market, and on the Audi Q7, this flagship SUV reflects the advanced concept of intelligent technology and creates a luxury intelligent travel experience for people in the digital age.
The first is the "four-screen linkage" fully intelligent touch human-computer interaction experience created by the 12.3-inch full LCD virtual cockpit, the 10.1-inch above the central touch display, the 8.6-inch lower central touch display, and the HUD head-up display system.
Under the new intelligent operating concept, the driver can control all the functions of the vehicle with only two high-definition touch screens on the center console, almost without the use of physical buttons and knobs. The MMI touch display has been newly upgraded, eliminating the traditional button operation, supporting touch and natural speech recognition functions, especially supporting multiple dialects, bringing a faster operation experience.
In addition to the advanced intelligent human-computer interaction experience, audi Q7 is also equipped with Bang & Olufsen luxury 3D sound system, bringing users a distinguished audiovisual experience. The sound system has 23 individual speakers with a total power of up to 1920 watts. When the vehicle starts, the acoustic prism (tweeter) located above the center console slowly rises, combined with active noise cancellation and numerous enhanced sound insulation measures, making the user feel as if they are in a concert hall, highlighting a unique luxury taste.
At this time, you can also turn on the Audi Q7's own four-zone intelligent air conditioner with negative ion generator and allergen filtration function, and enjoy the fresh tropical rainforest air at any time.
Of course, the excellent audiovisual experience, in addition to the excellent 3D sound system, is also inseparable from the excellent NVH level of the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 is based on the MLB evo platform, which is the main birthplace of the Volkswagen Group's top luxury cars, with exquisite manufacturing technology and luxurious design, giving the Audi Q7 the best NVH level of the same level, ensuring that users can enjoy the Bang & Olufsen3D sound system anytime, anywhere to bring the ultimate audiovisual experience.
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All-round driving control: super mechanical four-wheel drive, can be called the same level of "king fried"
In addition to the luxurious experience in details, the strong performance and ultimate driving experience of audi Q7 are the important reasons why it has become a benchmark for medium and large luxury SUVs and highlights a powerful aura.
In terms of power, the Audi Q7 is equipped with two engines, 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TFSI V6, of which the 3.0T V6 turbo engine is jointly developed by Audi and Porsche, and is also applied to the Porsche Cayenne, which has a maximum power of 250 kW and can output 500 N·m of torque in the speed range of 1370-4500 rpm.
At the same time, this 3.0T power is also equipped with a 48V light mix system, which not only makes the power performance more powerful, but also reduces the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers by up to 0.7 liters, which greatly improves the fuel performance of the Audi Q7.
Powerful power, combined with an all-aluminum independent suspension of the front and rear five links, enhances the handling, comfort and fuel economy of the Audi Q7.
In addition, the Audi Q7 is the only flagship SUV in its class that combines adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering, which not only greatly improves the comfort and handling of all road conditions, but also further reduces the turning radius of the vehicle, improving daily convenience and handling performance. In particular, the Q7 Ice and Snow Sports Edition model is equipped with adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering system as standard, which makes the driving control perfectly sublimated.
In addition, the Audi Q7 also has a "king bomb", which is equipped with the Quattro mechanical full-time four-wheel drive that can be called the Audi brand totem, which is the only four-wheel drive system with a pure mechanical central differential in the same class, thus ensuring that the Audi Q7 has super-first-class road and off-road performance, bringing users a luxurious and exemplary driving experience.
Write at the end
As an all-round flagship SUV, the most valuable thing about Audi Q7 is its continuous evolution, whether it is thoughtful detail design, or advanced concept of intelligent technology, from luxurious atmospheric appearance to exquisite luxury interior, from large and spacious space to efficient driving experience, all of which are releasing their unique charm of "luxury + all-round", and this is the reason why it can continue to become the benchmark of the medium and large luxury SUV market.
Text/Tang Dengtao