Gnil:
SciFrog:
Audi USA says Q7 3.0 petrol is 4,938 lbs curb weight FYI... 5.6s 0-60 for 33hp, 19/25mpg. Not bad but not quite as "advanced" as you think...
Strange weight .
I have the brochure and it says for the 3.0 petrol with the 7 seats ( so the heavier version ) : 2105kg = 4640 lbs
The lightest big SUV , BY FAR !
It has Rear Wheel Steering, a full digital dashboard , infotainment that is top notch
And I agree about the look . Nothing to rave about . But that can also be said about the GL .
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964 Carrera 4 -- 997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991 GT3 RS
Have you decided on the color? I think that the Q7 is very color sensitive, also very rim design sensitive (judging by photos, not real life experience). I saw a white one, which actually looked quite good live but not so good in photos. Also saw a silver one, classic "boring" color but if you don't want to attract attention, perfect.
Regarding an exciting SUV choice: I think this could be actually a problem in Europe. The Jeep GC SRT is attracting a lot of attention (look, sound) but luckily, ordinary people over here think this is a serious off-roader, so they are much more inclined to "accept" it. If I would drive a Mercedes GL or Cayenne, things would look differently. Even the Range Rover may get more love than your usual soccer mom SUV. Worst choice for a SUV: The X6. People don't consider it to be a SUV, so you get a lot of hate here.
So I think that a family SUV doesn't really have to be too exciting, especially here in Europe. The Macan is "borderline", size and especially design.
Unfortunately the choices for larger family SUVs are very limited and some people actually prefer something like the VW T6 (see photo) but these puppies have usually only around 200 hp and they cost a fortune (80-90k EUR, if you add all necessary options).
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)