AUDI Q7

 

2025 Audi Q7

AUDI

Overview

Its three-row cabin and tall profile say SUV, but the 2025 Audi Q7's driving demeanor is surprisingly sporty. Based on the A6 sedan, the Q7 encompasses a lot of the sedan's polished road manners along with its upscale furnishings. Models designated 45 are powered by a 261-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine and come with all-wheel drive as standard. The upgrade engine is a 335-hp turbocharged V-6 that Audi installs in the Q7 55. The V-6 adds considerable pep to the Q7's step—it hits 60 mph in 5.0 seconds in our testing—and increases towing capacity to a stout 7000 pounds. Cabin trimmings are appropriately premium, and the interior design follows other Audi models with a contemporary look peppered with digital displays and thoughtfully placed controls. The Q7 has been on the market since 2017, but steady updating has kept it from feeling past it's sell-by date. A visual freshening for 2025 helps the Q7 remain relevant in the mid-size luxury SUV marketplace, but it faces stiff competition from newer, more modern rivals, which include the BMW X5, the Genesis GV80, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

#10 in Best Mid-Size Luxury SUVs

1

Genesis GV80

STARTING AT: $59,000

2

Porsche Cayenne

STARTING AT: $80,850

3

BMW X5

STARTING AT: $66,195

4

Volvo XC90

STARTING AT: $57,895

5

Lexus GX

STARTING AT: $64,250

10

Audi Q7

STARTING AT: $61,000

What's New for 2025?

Audi has given its three-row SUV a styling refresh that sees a reworked grille, revised headlamps, updated tail lamps, new exterior color options, and fresh wheel designs. The Q7's cabin has been enhanced with some new upholstery and trim choices, and the infotainment system has been updated to include app integrations for Spotify and Amazon Music.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2025 Audi Q7 is expected to start around $61,000 and go up to $77,000 depending on the trim and options.

We think the 45's turbo-four powertrain is more than sufficient, and we'd pair it with the Premium Plus trim level. Moving from the base Premium up to Premium Plus adds plenty of niceties, including a surround-sound stereo system, a wireless phone-charging pad, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory settings, 20-inch wheels, ambient interior lighting, and illuminated doorsill inlays. We'd also spring for the Executive package, which adds, among other things, four-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated 12-way power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, and all-weather floor mats.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

A 261-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with a 12-volt hybrid system is standard and should satisfy all but the most discerning drivers. Those seeking more punch will be more interested in the turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that incorporates a 48-volt hybrid system and makes 335 horsepower. Despite its bulk, when the Q7 is fitted with the optional performance tires on 21-inch wheels, it feels low and lithe, like a pumped-up sport wagon. The adjustability of the optional air suspension, paired with the added agility of four-wheel steering, makes the Q7 surprisingly fun to flog down a twisty back road. It also rides quite smoothly.

0–60-MPH Times

When we tested a 2020 Q7 with the turbo V-6, we recorded a brisk 5.0-second time to 60 mph, which was slightly quicker than what we saw with the mechanically similar two-row Q8 SUV.