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The 2021 Audi Q7 is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950. It will be offered with two different engines: a 45 TFSi which is a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 cylinder, that pushes out 248 and 273 lb-ft of torque, and a 55 TFSi motor, which is a more powerful 3.0L Turbocharged V6 engine putting out 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 55 TFSI motor of the 2021 Q7 managed to do the 0-60 MPH in just 5.7 seconds and returned a combined gas mileage of 18 MPG.
With the Audi Q7 receiving a major update for the model year 2020, the 2021 Audi Q7 manages to come out with minor changes to the features list, all of which pertain to the safety and driver assistance system as well as cabin features list. Available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950, the 2021 Audi Q7 retains the same 2L turbocharged inline-4 motor putting out 248 hp and 3L turbocharged V6 motor coupled with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system putting out 335 hp. The three trim configurations are also retained with the 2021 Audi Q7.
As standard, the 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered with the Quattro AWD configuration. The 2021 Audi Q7 also gives out the same 0-60 MPH time as the outgoing 2020 model, which is 5.7 seconds. With just a $400 jump in the base price tag of the 2021 Audi Q7, in comparison to the outgoing 2020 Q7, can this mid-size SUV come out as the best of the segment while competing with the likes of the 2021 BMW X5, 2021 Acura MDX, and 2021 Jaguar F Pace? Read our in-depth review of the 2021 Audi Q7, to get a clear picture of how it stands against such tough competition.
We recommend the Premium Plus trim with the 55 TFSi engine, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $63,800. The Premium Plus covers all the luxury features and safety and driver-assistance features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 360 View camera system, Audi Virtual Cockpit Assist System, and Lane Departure assist system. The 55 TFSi engine also puts out an impressive 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque which helps this SUV to do the 0-60 MPH test in just 5.7 seconds.
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The 2021 Audi Q7 is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950. It will be offered with two different engines: a 45 TFSi which is a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 cylinder, that pushes out 248 and 273 lb-ft of torque, and a 55 TFSi motor, which is a more powerful 3.0L Turbocharged V6 engine putting out 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 55 TFSI motor of the 2021 Q7 managed to do the 0-60 MPH in just 5.7 seconds and returned a combined gas mileage of 18 MPG.
With the Audi Q7 receiving a major update for the model year 2020, the 2021 Audi Q7 manages to come out with minor changes to the features list, all of which pertain to the safety and driver assistance system as well as cabin features list. Available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950, the 2021 Audi Q7 retains the same 2L turbocharged inline-4 motor putting out 248 hp and 3L turbocharged V6 motor coupled with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system putting out 335 hp. The three trim configurations are also retained with the 2021 Audi Q7.
As standard, the 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered with the Quattro AWD configuration. The 2021 Audi Q7 also gives out the same 0-60 MPH time as the outgoing 2020 model, which is 5.7 seconds. With just a $400 jump in the base price tag of the 2021 Audi Q7, in comparison to the outgoing 2020 Q7, can this mid-size SUV come out as the best of the segment while competing with the likes of the 2021 BMW X5, 2021 Acura MDX, and 2021 Jaguar F Pace? Read our in-depth review of the 2021 Audi Q7, to get a clear picture of how it stands against such tough competition.
"Audi has clearly made some effort to shore up some of the SUV's weak points."- Carbuzz.com
The 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. This mid-size SUV is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950 for the Premium trim and goes all the way to $72,000 for the top-of-the-line Premium Plus trim. Regardless of the trim, the new 2021 Audi Q7 will be offered with an AWD configuration and the 8-Speed automatic transmission as standard. The Premium trim will come loaded with an array of safety features as standard, with the latest addition being the blind-spot monitoring system with rear-cross traffic alert. However, the mechanicals of the 2021 Audi Q7 receive no changes from the outgoing 2020 Q7.
The Premium Plus trim will have a sticker price of $57,200 and the Prestige trim, being the top-of-the-line variant, will set you back by about an MSRP of $72,000. Apart from the drivetrain and transmission being standard, engine choices to the tune of a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4, and the 3.0L V6 are available across the lineup. All the interior and infotainment features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 3-Spoke multifunction heated steering wheel with shift pedals and to top it all, the latest in the Audi Virtual Cockpit Assistance system are present in the 2021 Q7's interior. The 2021 Audi Q7, therefore, offers great value for money along with the decent practicality of a mid-size SUV.
Trim |
Premium |
Premium Plus |
Prestige |
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MSRP (AWD)(2.0L 4cyl) |
$54,950 |
$57,200 |
- |
MSRP (AWD)(3.0L 6cyl) |
$60,800 |
$63,800 |
$72,000 |
Key Features |
Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense front |
Adds/Upgrades to Premium |
Adds/Upgrades to Premium Plus |
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MMI Navigation plus with MMI all-in-touch |
3D Bose Surround Sound System |
20-inch 5-spoke turbine design gray/polished-finish wheels |
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Panoramic sunroof with sunshade, power tilt, and slide features |
Audi virtual cockpit |
LED Interior lighting plus package |
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Audi advanced key (keyless start) with the hands-free tailgate open/close |
Audi side assist with Audi pre sense rear (includes rear cross-traffic assist and vehicle exit assist) |
Warm Weather package (four-zone climate control, front-seat ventilation, rear sunshades for doors, and tailgate. |
Heated and cooled seats |
Dual-zone automatic climate control | ||
Heated steering wheel |
Powered tailgate | ||
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
We recommend the Premium Plus trim with the 55 TFSi engine, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $63,800. The Premium Plus covers all the luxury features and safety and driver-assistance features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 360 View camera system, Audi Virtual Cockpit Assist System, and Lane Departure assist system. The 55 TFSi engine also puts out an impressive 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque which helps this SUV to do the 0-60 MPH test in just 5.7 seconds.
It strikes a deft balance between agility and comfort, and it boasts an impressive lineup of brawny engines, especially in the performance-oriented Audi SQ7 - cars.usnews
The 2021 Audi Q7, which is available on sale for a starting price of $54,950 will be offered with a choice of two different engines. The 45 TFSi has a 2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cylinder engine, that pushes out 248 hp. The 2021 Q7's 55 TFSi is a more performance-oriented 3.0L Turbocharged V6 engine, which has 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque at the lower end of the rev band.
As standard, the 2021 Audi Q7 is offered with the 45 TFSi engine for the Premium and Premium Plus trims, while the Prestige trim is offered with the 55 TFSi under the hood as standard. Both the trims can be upgraded to a 55 TFSi power plant, however, it will cost an additional $6,000. As standard, the 2021 Q7 comes equipped with Audi's signature Quattro AWD and an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission with paddle shifter and Tiptronic mode.
The 2021 Audi Q7 weighs just a shy over 5,000 lbs, which makes it the heaviest SUV in the segment. However, even with the maximum weight in the segment, the 2021 Audi Q7, with the 55 TFSi (3.0L V6 engine), managed to do the 0-60 MPH acceleration test in 5.7 seconds. It is still the second-fastest SUV off the line in the segment, outperforming the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace and 2021 Acura MDX. The Quattro AWD setup comes really handy when it comes to controlling such a massive weight around.
Models |
2021 Audi Q7 |
2021 BMW X5 |
2021 Acura MDX |
2021 Jaguar F-PACE |
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MSRP |
$57,200 |
$59,400 |
$58,650 |
$49,995 |
Engine |
3.0L Turbocharged V6, |
3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 |
3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 |
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 |
Drivetrain |
AWD |
RWD |
AWD |
AWD |
Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
9-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
Power |
335 hp @ 5,000 RPM |
335 hp @ 5,500 RPM |
290 hp @ 6,200 RPM |
246 hp @ 5,600 RPM |
Torque |
369 lb-ft @ 2,900 RPM |
330 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM |
267 lb-ft @ 4,700 RPM |
269 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM |
0-60 MPH |
5.7 secs |
5.2 secs |
6.3 secs |
6.9 secs |
Quarter Mile |
N/A |
13.7 secs |
14.5 secs |
N/A |
Top Speed |
155 MPH |
155 MPH |
155 MPH |
135 MPH |
The 2021 Audi Q7 also turned out to be quite an impressive performer when it comes to winding roads. This mid-size SUV, with its multi-link front and rear suspension coupled with airbags on all four corners helps this behemoth of an SUV to take corners with ease. The body roll is also quite minimal for its size. The high-speed stability and ride quality are also the best of the segment. However, the steering felt a bit vague and lifeless, even though it was quite sharp in operation.
"We expect the four-cylinder Q7 to return similar results to the 2017 model we tested, which delivered 26 mpg on our 200-mile highway loop."- Caranddriver.com
The maximum weight and the biggest engine of the 2021 Audi Q7 do take their toll on the gas mileage. The 2021 Audi Q7, with the V6, can-do about 17 MPG in the city and about 21 MPG on the highway, giving it a combined efficiency of 18 MPG. However, the turbo-four delivers 15 MPG and 19 MPG in the city and highway respectively.
To compensate for the low efficiency, the 2021 Audi Q7 gets the biggest fuel tank capacity in the segment, with a 22.5-gallon tank. This gives the 2021 Audi Q7 a minimum range of 383 miles in the city and a combined range of about 405 miles. Multiple driving modes are also present to improve the gas mileage too.
Models |
2021 Audi Q7 |
2021 BMW X5 |
2021 Acura MDX |
2021 Jaguar F-PACE |
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MPG (City) |
17 |
21 |
19 |
22 |
MPG (Highway) |
21 |
26 |
26 |
27 |
MPG (Combined) |
18 |
23 |
22 |
24 |
Fuel Capacity (Gallons) |
22.5 |
21.9 |
19.5 |
21.7 |
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) (mi) |
383/473/405 |
460/569/503 |
371/507/429 |
477/586/520 |
The engine of the 2021 Audi Q7 is not the most frugal unit. It happily trades off fuel-efficiency with performance. Comparatively, the 2021 Audi Q7 is the least fuel-efficient SUV amongst its competitors. To provide a relentless performance, the Quattro AWD system takes up a lot of fuel and thus brings the overall efficiency down by some mark. The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace also turned out to be the best of the lot with combined gas mileage of 24 MPG, which is followed by the 2021 BMW X5 with combined gas mileage of 23 MPG.
Neither daring nor dull, the 2021 Audi Q7 won't go out of style any time this decade - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Audi Q7 is a very practical vehicle and can be easily used as a daily driver as it has ample space for the shopping mart run and long hauls alike. The 201 Audi Q7, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950, retains the same four-color interior, namely Black, Metro Gray, Okapi Brown, and Saiga Beige. The interior features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated and cooled seats, leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control system, etc are also retained.
The 2021 Audi Q7 turned out to be one of the most spacious offerings of the segment, due to its impressive first and second-row headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. However, the third row was quite mediocre and can only accommodate kids with ease. Both the 2021 BMW X5 and the 2021 Acura MDX also offered decent interior space. Nevertheless, the cargo capacity of 14.8 cubic feet of the 2021 Q7 is average.
Models |
2021 Audi Q7 |
2021 BMW X5 |
2021 Acura MDX |
2021 Jaguar F-PACE |
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Seating Capacity |
7 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.9/59.5/41.7 |
40.7/60.0/39.8 |
38.1/61.1/41.4 |
37.8/57.7/40.3 |
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.8/58.5/38.8 |
38.7/58.1/37.4 |
38.3/59.1/36.6 |
37.5/55.8/37.2 |
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
35.9/49.4/29.2 |
NA |
35.6/54.7/28.1 |
NA |
Cargo Capacity (ft3) |
14.8 |
N/A |
15.0 |
N/A |
The 2021 Audi Q7 comes equipped with three touchscreen panels. It gets a 10.1” infotainment screen, which can be used to configure the complete vehicle, a 12.3” display, which is powered by an Audi Virtual Cockpit assistance system, and a third 8.6” screen, which controls the climate control and seat functions of the vehicle.
As standard, the 2021 Q7 is offered with all modern amenities like Apple CarPlay and wireless compatible Android Auto. With the Premium Plus trim, the 2021 Audi Q7 also offers the 3D Surround Sound System, for the ultimate audio experience for all the audiophiles out there. Some of the interior and infotainment features on offer with the 2021 Audi Q7 has been mentioned below:
Following last year's refresh, the 2021 Q7 carries on in its attractive, unassuming path - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Audi Q7 line-up received a complete exterior makeover for the 2020 model year and the latest iteration, which is now available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950 continues with the same ideology. The 2021 Audi Q7 gets more boxy exterior looks, which enhances the SUV character massively. The grille also has been made bigger and the LED headlamps have been redesigned to get the same Audi distinctive design as its other siblings. All the other exterior features like the 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 255 section all-season run-flat tires, lip spoiler, powered liftgate, front and rear foglights, and cornering lights are present on board.
The 2021 Audi Q7 also hasn’t changed dimensionally as compared to the 2020 iteration. You still get the maximum length and the longest wheelbase in the segment, which in turn increases the interior spacing. The longer wheelbase gives the 2021 Q7 a more civilized and sophisticated look, rather than the rugged look of the rivals. The 2021 Audi Q7 also comes in ten different exterior colors. However, most of them are only offered for an additional $595. A towing package for an additional $750 is on offer too which gives a 4,400 lbs of towing capacity.
Models |
2021 Audi Q7 |
2021 BMW X5 |
2021 Acura MDX |
2021 Jaguar F-PACE |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
5,082 |
4,828 |
4,264 |
4,015 |
Length (in) |
199.6 |
194.3 |
196.2 |
186.9 |
Width (in) |
77.5 |
78.9 |
77.7 |
81.5 |
Height (in) |
68.5 |
68.7 |
67.4 |
65.5 |
Ground Clearance (in) |
8.2 |
8.7 |
7.3 |
8.3 |
Wheelbase (in) |
117.9 |
117.1 |
111.0 |
113.1 |
The 2021 iteration of the Q7 is a carryover version of the 2020 model year and you can find lots of identical features between the two. However, the 2021 Audi Q7 is still the heaviest of the segment with a curb weight of 5,082 lbs, which is 1,000 lbs more than the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace. The 2021 Q7 is also the longest offering of the segment. Some of the most eye-catching exterior features of the 2021 Audi Q7 are:
"Several driver-assistance features are either standard or optional on the Q7, which will make it attractive to buyers transporting precious cargo."- Caranddriver.com
Although the 2021 Audi Q7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA and IIHS yet, the 2020 version received an overall rating of 5 Stars in the NHTSA crash-test. Since not much has changed for the 2021 iteration, we are confident that the all-new Q7 will still manage to pass all the tests with flying colors.
The 2021 Q7 comes equipped with a long list of safety features that you might not even find in some of the luxury cars at an elevated price-point. Some of the noteworthy safety features on offer with the 2021 Audi Q7 are active cruise control with lane-keep assistance, Audi Pre Sense, tire pressure monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, night vision assist, Audi park steering assist, lane departure assist, and 360 view camera.
The 2021 BMW X5, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $59,400 is more expensive than the 2021 Audi Q7. Even though the 2021 X5 is similarly powered in comparison to the 2021 Q7, BMW manages to edge ahead in terms of 0-60 MPH time. The 2021 BMW X5 is also more fun to drive. If you are after comfort and opulence, we feel that the 2021 Audi Q7 is a better bet. It is also more value for money.
The 2021 Acura MDX is a decent offering from the Japanese automotive giant Acura. It is quite reliable, can seat 7 people without any issues, and offers superior gas mileage too. However, the 2021 Aud Q7 is more powerful. The 2021 Audi Q7 is also more value for money since it is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950 instead of $58,650 of the 2021 Acura MDX.
The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace is close to $5,000 cheaper than the 2021 Audi Q7, which is available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950. Even though the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace looks cooler with an impressive exterior and interior design, it is not as well put together as the 2021 Q7. The 2021 Audi Q7 is also much more powerful and gives out a better 0-60 MPH acceleration figure. However, the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace turned out to be the most fuel-efficient offering of the segment.
Available on sale for a base MSRP of $54,950, the 2021 Audi Q7 has a lot of things going for it. It has got opulent and feature-rich interior, punchy powertrain, exquisite looks, and the versatility of a proper mid-size SUV. Sure, it is not the most fuel-efficient SUV in the segment. It is also not the best in terms of the cargo capacity on offer with the third row upright. However, if you can overlook some of these minor issues, the 2021 Audi Q7 is an impressive proposition in the mid-size luxury SUV segment.