What‘s it? This really is Audi's range-topping Audi Q7 V12 TDI, driven inside the UK for the very first time. Powered using a mammoth 6. 0-litre V12 diesel engine, producing 493bhp and also a truly colossal 737lb ft of torque, the V12 is that the Q7 for people who have a problem with the idea of self-constraint and also have very deep pockets. At just shy of six figures, the 12-cylinder Q7 is almost twice the value of other model. What is it like? A guilty pleasure. Even the foremost humble of Q7s is really a pretty conspicuous method to travel, but with 20in wheels, daylight running lights, V12 badges, wheel arch extensions and also a chrome plated grille, this type of Q7 is about as conspicuous because it gets.
But I must admit that on an open road, the large Q7 is remarkably satisfying. Far from a celebration piece powerplant shoehorned into an unlikely bodyshell, the V12 TDI is impressively well resolved ; not just will it start and rev smoothly, it does so having a not-unpleasant voice. Moreover, the Q7 is happy trundling along at slow speeds without feeling like it is being constrainted. After which whenever you do want to feature just a little speed, the throttle progression is such that you are able to do so accurately. Which is an effective job, especially if you summon the V12's full muster the Q7 accelerates with a pace not far off that of the BMW M5.
It'll race to 62mph in 5. 5sec, an odd experience in one that weighs 2635kg. Wisely, Audi has tuned the suspension and braking to manage the extra performance. Using the adjustable air suspension set to dynamic, the V12 Q7 rides lower and much more stiffly than any one of its siblings, which helps to control (otherwise entirely hide ) the masses involved. The brakes are now carbon-ceramic, measuring 420mm in the front and 370mm in the rear. But attempt to depend on the Q7 too heavily and it is limitations are easily exposed ; it is far better to knock the suspension to comfort - where it copes rather well with these pitted roads - and become more measured with the ability. Should I buy one? So expensive is that the V12 Q7 there really is just one reason you‘d - because you are able to. However monster the performance, it canít justify the extra £44k during the already very competent and brisk 4. 2 TDI. And you will not choose it to its efficiency ; 25mpg is not exactly a disaster, given its pace, however it is not visiting offset the purchase cost. Finally, if you would like the absolute star of quick SUVs probably the (cheaper ) Porsche Cayenne Turbo is much more accomplished. Still, however irrational it might be, the Q7 V12 does hold appeal - to its technical achievements, if little else.
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