Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90 & Land Rover Discovery - pictures

If you're in the market for a luxurious 7-seat SUV, the list of options is growing.

The first car here is the Audi Q7, which is loaded with electronic gadgets.

The Q7 is marginally smaller than the model it replaces but much more striking in design.

The Q7's interior is a model of design and quality.

The Audi Q7 provides the worst room here for rear passengers - though it's hardly small.

The third row is designed primarily for children.

The Q7 provides a large boot in 5-seat mode.

In 2-seat mode, the load area is cavernous.

Audi Q7 - World Luxury Car of the Year nominee

The Q7's quattro system isn't up to serious off-roading, but it works fine for everyday use.

Both the Q7 and the XC90 have distinctive LED daytime running lights.

The Volvo XC90 won our Car of the Year award and is loaded with advanced technology.

The XC90 comes with seven seats as standard.

Volvo have removed most of the buttons from the XC90's interior to make for a minimalist ambiance.

The XC90 provides ample room in all three rows of seats.

Access to the third row is easy.

The Land Rover Discovery is getting fairly long in the tooth now, but it's still competetive in the class.

For 2015 Land Rover have upgraded the interior of the Discovery, leaving the handsome exterior alone.

Inside, the brand new InControl system allows apps to be used via the in-car screen.

The Discovery is a vast car with room for 7 adults to stretch out.

Leather trim comes as standard.

The split tailgate is a Discovery hallmark - it opens to reveal a huge load area.