The 2011 Audi Q7 has a front impact and passenger impact rating of 5 which is the best available. The Q7 has many safety features such as, Front Head Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Child Seat Lower Anchorage, Upper Seatbelts, Lap belts, and Traction Control just to name a few. This is definitely one of the safest rides on the road today and families can feel safe while riding with their loved ones. The fuel tank holds approximately 26.4 gallons of gas and the Q7 V6 averages around 25 highway miles per gallon of gas, which means drivers can go about 550-600 miles before refueling. The V-8 models get around 18 highway miles per gallon, but with the big gas tank, they will still be able to ride about 400-450 miles on the highway before refueling is required. The 2011 Audi Q7 is one of the safest and most reliable vehicles available on the road today. If anyone is looking for a good quality family car with a high safety rating this is definitely the one.
The 2011 Audi-Q7 Detail Review
The 2011 Audi-Q7 Detail Review
Safety Features Kept Safe
Audi has introduced a new level of safety in its Q7 car. Among all other 7 seater cars out there, it seems no other car is able to beat Audi's Q7 safety features. In America, NHTSA rated a total of 5 out of 5 for side and front impact tests in fourteen categories. And it has to be that way, because Audi Q7 features Electronic Stability Programme and variety of safety electronics combined with the numerous airbags to protect the passengers. Although in America this car received good ratings, in Europe, the NCAP rated 4 out of 5 for safety, and Audi claims that it was a design error which has been fixed in the later car releases. Many other tests have been conducted on Audi Q7 and the testers have found that Audi has implemented many innovative ways to protect the passengers sitting within.
Q7 Variants for North America
North America got a good set of Q7 variants to drive. The first one was the Audi Q7 hybrid which is basically a hybrid car that is built upon the Q7 and features an electric motor along with a 4.2 FSI engine; which is able to output a torque of more than 200Nm. This particular hybrid is powered by a battery of Nickel-Metal Hydride and this system pushes the car to an acceleration of 0 to 100 km per hour within 6.8 seconds. But this hybrid is comparatively heavier when compared to the petrol version of the Q7. Audi has actually announced that it would be rolling out even more hybrids but the number would be limited. As of now, Audi seems to be focussed on development of Q5 hybrids that will feature the Lithium-Ion battery.
Audi Q7 has quickly gained its reputation among other 7 seater cars in the present market.