Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is a seven-seat full-size crossover executive class of the German manufacturer Audi, presented in September 2002 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the Q7 began in autumn 2005 at the Volkswagen Bratislava plant in Slovakia and went on sale in 2005. This is the first SUV from Audi. Since the beginning of production, there are two generations of this car.
Later, the second Audi Q5 SUV was introduced as a 2009 model. Then they presented the third model of the Audi Q3 crossover, which went on sale in the third quarter of 2011. The body of all crossovers is made in the form of a 5-door station wagon.
The main competitors of the Q7 are the following vehicles from other manufacturers − BMW X6, Chevrolet Tahoe, Land Rover Discovery, Lexus LX, Nissan Patrol, Porsche Cayenne, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Land Cruiser.
Q7 first generation (2005—2015)
First generation Audi Q7 (Typ 4L), which was built on the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform, which also creates cars Volkswagen Touareg and the Porsche Cayenne. Development began in 2002 under the code AU 716, mainly focused on the Pikes Peak concept. The production project was put on hold at the end of 2003 to start production at the end of 2005. Prototypes were tested in 2004, and development was completed in the first half of 2005.
Despite the lack of a reduction gear, there is an all-wheel drive with a locking center differential and a self-levelling air suspension, also called active suspension, which helps when driving off-road.
Four options were offered for gasoline engines - 3.6 liters (FSI) 280 hp, 4.2 liters (FSI) 350 hp, 3.0 liters (TFSI) 280 hp and 3.0 liters (TFSI S-Line) 328 hp There were also four diesel engines - two 3.0-liter V6 with a capacity of 230 and 237 hp, a 4.2-liter V8 with a capacity of 322 hp. and the world's only 6.0-liter V12 passenger car diesel with 493 hp. There are two types of transmissions - a 6-speed automatic or an 8-speed ZF automatic (8HP).
In 2010, the car underwent a facelift. They changed the front and rear lights, replaced conventional incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, updated the design of the wheels, updated the body style front and rear. The interior has also undergone changes. Updated instrument panel, new leather seats, third-generation multimedia system and new trim.
Despite having multiple airbags and safety electronics such as ESP, the Q7 only received four out of five stars in Euro NCAP's adult occupant protection crash tests. According to Audi, this was caused by a design error, and then the error was corrected in cars built after the test, which is supposed to result in five stars. The 2015 Q7 has an 18.5% rollover risk. See the table for the test results of the car in 2015.
Q7 second generation (2015-present)
Second generation Audi Q7 (Typ 4M) was presented in January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Diesel and petrol versions were released for retail sales in 2015, followed soon by a hybrid diesel variant sold in Europe and available in the US. The car is built on the new Volkswagen Group MLBevo platform.
This is the first Audi SUV to use the high-speed FlexRay optical fiber technology that connects all electronic systems, such as the latest generation multimedia interface, adaptive air suspension and a host of new driver assistance systems, all of which require very high data rates. Q7 has up to 4 Nvidia Tegra processors.
At the beginning of the production of the second generation, there were only two gasoline engines - 2.0 and 3.0 liters with a capacity of 252 and 333 hp. There are four diesel engines - 3.0 TDI Ultra with 215 hp, 3.0 TDI with 272 hp, 4.0 SQ7 TDI with 435 hp. and an e-tron hybrid setup with a 3.0 TDI engine and a total output of 373 hp. with.
Audi Q5
Q5 first generation (2008—2016)
The Audi Q5 is a series of compact business-class crossovers produced by the German automaker Audi since 2008 at factories in Germany (Ingolstadt), India (Aurangabad) and China (Changchun). The car was announced in 2008 at the Beijing Auto Show, and then in Los Angeles.
First generation model (Typ 8R) was the third member of the B8 family and released after the Audi A5 and Audi A4 fourth generation, all based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform. The engine is located longitudinally in front, the drive is permanent on all wheels in a ratio of 40:60 (front/rear axle).
There were four petrol engines - three 4-cylinder 2.0-liter (TFSI) 178, 208 and 222 hp and one 3.2 liter V6 (FSI) 266 hp There are three diesel engines - two 2.0-liter 4-cylinders with a capacity of 141 and 168 hp. and one 3.0 liter V6 with 237 hp, all turbocharged with direct injection. There is also a hybrid version of the Q5 with a 2.0-liter petrol 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 208 hp, a 40 kW electric motor and a total power of 242 hp.
Transmissions to choose from 4 options - 6-speed mechanics, 6-speed automatic «Tiptronic», 8 speed automatic «Tiptronic» ZF 8HP and 7 speed automatic «S Tronic» with double clutch.
Audi Q5 is equipped with modern electronic devices. The basis of management is «multimedia interface» (MMI) from Audi. The new system includes navigation, communications and a wide screen for watching movies and listening to music. This system includes the following media: USB (iPod or MP3), satellite radio and built-in Bluetooth quad-band GSM mobile phone.
Q5 second generation (2017—present)
Second generation Q5 (Typ 80A) debuted in 2016 at the Paris Motor Show. The car is built on the Volkswagen Group MLBevo platform, on the basis of which the A5 and A4 generation B9. Equipped with an all-wheel drive system «quattro ultra» with the function of automatic connection of the rear wheels, depending on the quality of the road. The body is made in the form of a five-door SUV SUV or coupe (Sportback) 4663 mm long, 1893 mm wide, 1659 mm high, wheelbase 2819 mm and curb weight 1795 kg.
Gasoline engines installed the following volumes - 2.0 liters (1984 cm3, DAXA/DAXB, I4, 190/252 hp) and 3.0 liters (2995 cm3, CWGD, V6, 354 hp). There were also two 2.0-liter diesel engines (1968 cm3, DEUA/DETB/DETA, I4, 150/163/190 hp) and 3.0 liters (2967 cm3, DCPC, V6, 286 hp). The transmission was a 6-speed manual, 7-speed DSG robotic or 8-speed automatic. In May 2019, Audi announced a plug-in hybrid version that features an electric motor and a gasoline engine. This car has an electric range of up to 40 kilometers and has a total output of 367 hp.
In 2020, the 2021 model year was restyled with third-generation infotainment technologies that include a digital marketplace in the myAudi app.
The main classmates of the Q5 are the following vehicles from other companies − BMW X3, Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Land Rover Freelander, Mazda CX-9, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Peugeot 5008, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Highlander.
Audi Q3
Q3 first generation (2011—2018)
Q3 is a compact crossover of the German automaker Audi, built on the Volkswagen Group A5 platform (PQ35). Cars are also based on this platform Audi A3 Mk2, Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Mk6 Volkswagen Tiguan, as well as some cars from Skoda and SEAT. Design and development began in the second half of 2007. Julian Hoenig's design was chosen for production and frozen in 2009.
The first car was presented at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2011 and went on sale in June of the same year. Unlike Q7 and Q5, this car is focused on family use. In 2013, a version of the Audi RS Q3 appeared with increased engine power and sporty settings.
Gasoline engines put only 4-cylinder volume of 1.4 and 2.0 liters (TFSI) from 148 to 217 hp, the RS Q3 is powered by 5-cylinder 2.5-liter engines with a capacity of 306, 335 and 362 hp. Diesel engines 4-cylinder power from 118 to 181 hp, all turbocharged with direct injection.
There are four transmission options to choose from - 6-speed mechanics, 6-speed automatic, 6-speed or 7-speed automated box «S Tronic».
The first restyling was carried out in 2014 - they updated the design of the front bumper, grille, and rear bumper. Fog lamps were integrated into the headlights. The rear LED lights have also been given a new look. Updated the range of gasoline engines. The settings of the robotic box have also changed, new options have appeared. It became possible to turn off the exchange rate stability.
Q3 second generation (2018-present)
This is the generation with the code Typ F3 officially launched in July 2018. The car is based on a platform «MQB A2» Volkswagen Group, which is also used for crossovers VW Jetta VS7, SEAT Tarraco, Skoda Kodiaq, VWTayron, VW Tiguan, VW Viloran of the same model years. At the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt, a new coupe variant called the Audi Q3 Sportback was unveiled. The body length of the SUV was 4484 mm, width 1849 mm, height 1585 mm, wheelbase 2680 mm and curb weight 1570 kg. Sportback body dimensions differed in length (4500 mm) width (1840 mm) and height (1560 mm).
The front axle has a McPherson suspension, the rear axle has a four-link. Adjustable dampers are available as an option. Steering electromechanical progressive. Headlights with LED daytime running lights, low and high beams and an LED license plate light are supplied as standard. Full LED headlights, matrix LED headlights and LED taillights are sold separately. The rear seats can be moved up to 150 millimeters, and the angle of inclination is adjustable in seven positions. In the 2018 Euro NCAP crash test, the car received five stars.
The range of gasoline engines is the following models - 1.4 liters (1395 cm3, EA111, I4, 150 hp), 1.5 liters (1498 cm3, EA211, I4, 150 hp) and 2.0 liters (1984 cm3, EA888, I4, 180/190 hp). The diesel engine was one 2.0 liter (1968 cm3, CRBC, I4, 150/190 L. with.). There were two types of gearboxes - a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed robotic S-tronic with dual clutch.