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Audi Q7 review - Interior, design and technology

The latest Audi Q7 boasts a bold look and a luxurious, hi-tech interior

Interior, design and technology rating

4.5

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The Q7 benefited from a comprehensive facelift in 2019, bringing a sharper, less ungainly exterior and a cool, high-quality interior to the mix. The largest SUV in Audi’s range now appears much better proportioned than before, appearing wider and more handsome.

Inside, the overall feeling is akin to that found in the similar Audi Q8 SUV; an expansive, angular dashboard houses the brand’s latest dual-screen infotainment system and another screen behind the steering wheel in place of traditional dials, while swathes of leather trim and quality plastics help lend an expensive feel.

As is expected in this class, there’s a staggering array of technology crammed into the Q7 – either as standard or to be found on the lengthy options list. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit digital dials, sat-nav, a 36-month subscription to Audi Connect, all-round parking sensors, cruise control, a reversing camera and lane-departure warning are all fitted as standard. The options list is expansive and expensive, offering goodies like a 360-degree camera system and remote parking assist.

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The Q7's interior benefits from a luxurious and attractive layout. The dashboard has a modern, almost minimalist design and is constructed using the kind of classy materials typical of Audi. Features like the optional panoramic glass roof add a further touch of luxury.

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment

The Q7 has lots of premium kit. LED headlights, cruise and four-zone climate control come as standard, as do heated electric seats, Bluetooth, keyless go and sat-nav. Audi’s 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit, which adds a screen in front of the driver, is standard across the range.

Audi’s MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch infotainment system is standard, incorporating an upper 10.1-inch touchscreen and lower 8.6-inch touchscreen. These are used to run a responsive infotainment system that controls the majority of in-car functions. It’s among some of the more manageable systems on sale, but BMW still leads the way in terms of user friendliness. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both included as standard.

The Technology Pack is a roughly £3,000 option, but it does add a number of useful extras. These include a 360-degree parking camera, park assist with parking aid plus, extended ambient LED interior lighting and a 17-speaker, 16-channel, 730-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system.

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Paul was employed across automotive agency and manufacturer-side sectors before joining Auto Express in 2020 as our online reviews editor. After a brief sojourn at a national UK newspaper, Paul returned as executive editor where he now works closely with our commercial partners.

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