2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7 Audi has officially unveiled the 2010 Q7 crossover which features minor styling updates and improved fuel economy. The exterior receives a modest makeover that includes a new single-frame grille with vertical chrome accents, redesigned bumpers, more distinctive underbody protection, updated side sills, aggressive fender flares, and new LED taillights. Although halogen headlights come standard, the optional xenon plus package features xenon headlights, an adaptive-lighting system, LED daytime running lights, and air intake mounted LED turn signals. The optional aluminum exterior styling package comes with additional chrome accents, body color bumpers, and a contrasting paint scheme for the front apron and rear diffuser.

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7 Inside, the trim has been updated with more wood, but the big news is the third generation MMI navigation/entertainment/information system. The nav gets a 3D interface and joystick control for finding destinations. The Sirius satellite radio also provides traffic data now and accepts voice commands to find cash, food or gas, much like Ford's TravelLink system. Powertrains for the US pretty much carryover and include the new 3.0-liter TDI diesel. Over in Europe, the optional 4.2-liter TDI V8 is now up to 340 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. The fuel consumption of the diesel V8 has been reduced with mileage on the European combined cycle going from 21.2 to 23.8 mpg (US)

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7 On the diesel side there is a 3.0-liter TDI with 176 kW (240 bhp) and 550 Nm of torque, it is rated to consume 9.1L/100 km (25.85 US mpg). A "clean diesel" 3.0 TDI is also available, it features an advanced common rail injection system, a high-performance exhaust recirculating system, and a DeNOx catalytic converter. This version of the 3.0 TDI is rated to consume 8.9L/100 km (26.43 US mpg) and already meets the 2014 Euro 6 emission limits. The 4.2-liter V8 TDI boasts significantly reduced fuel consumption despite being more powerful for 2010. Fuel economy improves from 11.1L/100 km (21.19 US mpg) to 9.9L/100 km (23.76 US mpg) and the engine's output is now 250 kW (340 bhp) and 760 Nm of torque.

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7

2010 Audi Q7 Audi FSI direct injection gasoline technology was born in the R8 Le Mans-winning sports car found on racetracks from 2000-2005, with its first U.S. application in the 2005 A6 3.2 FSI V6 sedan launching in late 2004 calendar year. Using many of the same principles as TDI clean diesel technology, its high compression ratios allow for more power and torque with better fuel economy, while increasing performance levels from previous engine generations. Audi Q7's 3.6 FSI V6 engine and its 4.2 FSI V8 engines complement the TDI clean diesel engine joining the Audi Q7 family in April 2009.