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Audi Q7 drivers can now use fuel more
sparingly and savour seven-seat comfort more completely in the new Q7
3.0 TDI 204PS S line Plus. Taking the lower output V6 TDI engine first
seen in the A6 on board the Q7 for the first time, and combining its
39mpg capability with an exceptional new specification, the lavishly
appointed newcomer is available to order now priced at £49,120 OTR. At
the same time, this punchy but remarkably efficient unit also appears in
the most attainable lead-in Q7 model to date – the 3.0 TDI 204PS
Standard priced at £39,995 OTR.
To strike its impressive balance
between performance and economy the timing of the 3.0-litre engine’s
camshafts, its turbocharger and its advanced common-rail system (with an
injection pressure of 2,000 bar) have been optimized specifically with
fuel efficiency in mind. As a result, up to 39.2mpg is possible
according to the combined cycle test, equating to CO2 output
of 189g/km.
With the help of a super-smooth
eight-speed tiptronic transmission, the latest V6 TDI uses its 204PS and
its 450Nm torque reserve to power the Q7 to 62mph from rest in 9.1
seconds, and enables it to reach a 127mph top speed where conditions
allow.
In common with all Q7 models drive is
channelled to all four wheels in a 40% front to 60% rear ratio by the
quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system, and both on and off the
tarmac the standard five-mode air suspension with its variable ground
clearance of between 180mm and 240mm helps to iron out the most
imperfect of surfaces.
Choice of four specification
levels
Four specification levels are available
for the Q7 – Standard, SE, S line and the new S line Plus – and it is
the latter which enables the imposing seven-seater to make its boldest
visual statement. Externally it includes 21-inch 5 segment-spoke alloy
wheels, standard metallic paint, tinted privacy glass from the B-pillar
rearwards and running boards. Powered tailgate operation also boosts
practicality.
Inside, an upgrade to even more supple
Verano leather upholstery makes for an even more luxurious ambiance. Up
to seven occupants can be accommodated in the three rows of seats that
are included as standard, two of which can be folded down if required to
create a load area of 2,035 litres.
The air of sophistication is enhanced
further in the S line Plus by features such as hard disk-based satellite
navigation, Bluetooth phone preparation with online services giving
access to Google Earth navigation mapping and creating a Wi-Fi hotspot
for in-car internet access, Audi Music Interface iPod connection linked
to an upgraded speaker system and the Audi Parking System Advanced with
reversing camera.
S line Plus specification carries a
premium of £4,500 over the existing S line option, and is available in
conjunction with five of the six available engines, which include the
supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrols in 272PS and 333PS forms, the 204PS
and 245PS V6 Diesels and the 340PS 4.2-litre V8 TDI. The mighty Q7 V12
TDI with its incredible 1,000Nm torque peak has its own unique
specification.
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