The Audi Q7 doesn’t draw much attention. Your friends and relatives won’t have strong feelings about it. And it’s “new” for 2025, even if you probably can’t tell just by looking at it. If you look closely, you may notice the new light fixtures and modified grille design that are part of the most recent model year makeover.
Quick Specs: 2025 Audi Q7 55 Prestige
- Engine: Turbocharged 3.0-litre V-6
- Output: 335 Horsepower / 369 Pound-Feet
- Weight: 5,049 Pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 14.2 / 35.7 / 69.6 Cubic Feet
- Base Price: $61,795
Exterior and Design
The 2025 Audi Q7 may not impress you right away. Still, if you choose any of the pricey accessories, like the model tested here, you will be won over by its excellent ride quality, cosy cabin, and overall German brilliance.
Despite its similar appearance to the 2024 model, the 2025 Q7 is still a stylish three-row SUV. This tester’s 21-inch five-spoke wheels, which are new for this year, resemble those on an S or RS model. They’re adroit. The Black Optic package (which adds Anthracite Gray Audi insignia and black accents) and Tamarind Brown metallic paint (an additional $595) create a subtle yet sophisticated combination.
Pricing and Models
The starting price of the base 45 Premium variant with a four-cylinder engine for the Audi Q7 in 2025 is $61,795. With a more potent V-6 and several modifications, this version’s loaded 55 Prestige edition has a price tag of about $90,000. You get what you pay for in this instance, even though it’s inexpensive.
Interior and Technology
Black plastic, wood, aluminium, and premium leather are all used inside the Q7. Though it’s rare, some shiny materials are fingerprint-prone. The price tag of almost $90,000 seems justified by everything else that is within reach.
Last year’s 10.1-inch centre touchscreen and the auxiliary 8.6-inch touchscreen for climate control features are still there, and they work perfectly. Although Audi’s haptic feedback feature makes them more enjoyable to use than inferior touchscreens, a lot is still going on. It is challenging to navigate while driving due to the busy structure and overpowering images. Additionally, features like over-the-air upgrades and a “Hey, Audi” voice assistant are just absent from the Q7.
Thankfully, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is highly configurable and has a ton of functions, meaning most of what you need is right there in front of you without having to look down at those other two screens. The bevvy of steering wheel controls also makes most things easy to access with a click or two.
Engine and Performance
The base engine on the Q7 45 model is a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 261 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, which pushes the large SUV to 60 miles per hour in about 6.7 seconds. The Q7 55 model—like the one tested here—gets the turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 making 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. That’s good for a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds and a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.
It’s hard to imagine why anyone would want the four-cylinder. Even the V-6 doesn’t feel all that punchy. Off-the-line torque is just okay, and you’ll have to press hard into the throttle to keep the SUV at speed. The second you let off, the Q7 immediately wants to slow down. It almost feels like there’s a light regenerative braking system (there isn’t).
Flick the drive mode over to Dynamic, and that peps up the powertrain, sharpens up the throttle response, and makes the engine feel more lively. Even the suspension stiffens up for sharper cornering. The Q7 is well-balanced—it has limited body roll, and the steering is responsive. Even at over 5,000 pounds in this spec, the Q7 doesn’t feel unruly.
Ride Quality and Comfort
Most Q7 buyers probably aren’t after performance anyway. For that, the SQ7 exists. What buyers will love about the Q7 is its serene ride and whisper-quiet cabin. The suspension soaks up bumps like a sponge, and you won’t have to yell to get the attention of the kiddos in the third row. Not even the upgraded 21-inch wheels upset the ride or introduce too much noise.
Interior Space and Cargo Capacity
Passengers in the second row will be mostly happy with the amount of headroom and legroom they get—38.8 inches of headroom and 38.8 inches of legroom. But they probably won’t be happy squeezing into the third row. Ingress was difficult with the second-row bench chairs equipped, and once back there, my knees were essentially pressed up against the seat backs. Not good.
Audi sacrifices some third-row room for extra cargo space. As with any three-row, there isn’t a ton of room behind the third row, but the Q7’s 14.2 cubic feet are better than the BMW X7 (12.8 cubic feet). The Mercedes-Benz GLS still has the most with 17.4 cubic feet. Electronically fold the Q7’s seats flat (with the easy-to-use buttons in the trunk), and that number grows to 35.7 cubic feet and 69.6 cubic feet.
Is Audi Q7 a good choice?
If you’re in the market for a premium three-row SUV, you have a lot of options. The 2025 Audi Q7 doesn’t exactly stand out from the crowd with flashy looks or over-the-top features. Instead, it wins you over with its quality, comfort, and attention to detail. Assuming you’re ready to part ways with nearly $90,000 for the version tested here, the Audi Q7 is a solid choice.
