2018 / 2019 Audi Q7 2. 0T Review and Comparison
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Benjamin Burkhardt
Have you reviewed the Ford Explorer with the 2. 3L EcoBoost? It uses the 6-speed automatic. The next generation will use a 10-speed when the Explorer switches to a RWD-based platform. But the current Explorer comes standard with the 2. 3L in FWD, while AWD can be had with either the base 2. 3L or optional 3. 5L NA V6. The Explorer Sport and Platinum come with the first generation 3. 5L EcoBoost, which starts to creep into the Lincoln MKT/Audi Q7 territory. The Q7 is basically a long wheelbase Q5. I personally like the Volvo 90-series. I would prefer the V90 or V90 Cross Country to the XC90. Also the Ford Flex, which will be discontinued, is still available. Being based on the old XC90 and S80 platform, it comes in front-wheel drive and has optional all-wheel drive. However its more like the V90 Cross Country than the XC90. It has the traditional wagon shape with a raised ride height. Supposedly Ford will replace both the USDM Ford Fusion 4-door Sedan and Flex CUV with an imported variant of the international Ford Mondeo Estate with a raised ride height and AWD thatll use the Active nameplate. But thats speculation, albeit its highly likely. Anyway now is the time to get a higher trim Flex or Explorer. I dont believe the Flex is available with the turbocharged four cylinder though. FYI interestingly the Police Interceptor variant of the Explorer as well as the base Lincoln MKT crossover come with the larger 3. 7L V6 from the discontinued Mustang V6 instead of the 3. 5L. The EcoBoost 3. 5L V6 is still optional.
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Have you reviewed the Ford Explorer with the 2. 3L EcoBoost? It uses the 6-speed automatic. The next generation will use a 10-speed when the Explorer switches to a RWD-based platform. But the current Explorer comes standard with the 2. 3L in FWD, while AWD can be had with either the base 2. 3L or optional 3. 5L NA V6. The Explorer Sport and Platinum come with the first generation 3. 5L EcoBoost, which starts to creep into the Lincoln MKT/Audi Q7 territory. The Q7 is basically a long wheelbase Q5. I personally like the Volvo 90-series. I would prefer the V90 or V90 Cross Country to the XC90. Also the Ford Flex, which will be discontinued, is still available. Being based on the old XC90 and S80 platform, it comes in front-wheel drive and has optional all-wheel drive. However its more like the V90 Cross Country than the XC90. It has the traditional wagon shape with a raised ride height. Supposedly Ford will replace both the USDM Ford Fusion 4-door Sedan and Flex CUV with an imported variant of the international Ford Mondeo Estate with a raised ride height and AWD thatll use the Active nameplate. But thats speculation, albeit its highly likely. Anyway now is the time to get a higher trim Flex or Explorer. I dont believe the Flex is available with the turbocharged four cylinder though. FYI interestingly the Police Interceptor variant of the Explorer as well as the base Lincoln MKT crossover come with the larger 3. 7L V6 from the discontinued Mustang V6 instead of the 3. 5L. The EcoBoost 3. 5L V6 is still optional.
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alliejr
I recall a similar situation with (previous gen mid-2000s) Volvo XC90 that was available with either an I5 or Yamaha V8. The I5 was a dog but the Yamaha V8 was fantastic. The I5 could barely muster 19 mpg over the long-run. My friends V8 was 18 mpg over the long-run. I should have chosen the V8 (ha. I suspect that underpowering a heavy car is not going to give you better gas mileage. The power has to match the vehicle size.
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I recall a similar situation with (previous gen mid-2000s) Volvo XC90 that was available with either an I5 or Yamaha V8. The I5 was a dog but the Yamaha V8 was fantastic. The I5 could barely muster 19 mpg over the long-run. My friends V8 was 18 mpg over the long-run. I should have chosen the V8 (ha. I suspect that underpowering a heavy car is not going to give you better gas mileage. The power has to match the vehicle size.
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Victor X
Just recently drove both Q7 2. 0T and XC90 T6. The engine noise was the same in both because Volvo addressed the issue in current year models. I found XC90 to be more beautiful inside and out, more practical and family friendlier. Also, the optional B&W sound system killed Q7s Bose (terrible. Safety systems were also much better and cheaper in XC90. Volvo was the winner
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Just recently drove both Q7 2. 0T and XC90 T6. The engine noise was the same in both because Volvo addressed the issue in current year models. I found XC90 to be more beautiful inside and out, more practical and family friendlier. Also, the optional B&W sound system killed Q7s Bose (terrible. Safety systems were also much better and cheaper in XC90. Volvo was the winner
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X Y
Drove the 2018 Q7 3. 0 Premium Plus, but ended up getting a 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L. I could not get myself to buy a 4 cylinder turbo to move a vehicle that size and for that price. I do miss the refinement of the Audi, but my wife reminded me the luxury in the Odyssey was the generous amount of room inside. Thanks Alex for the review that everyone wanted to know about.
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Drove the 2018 Q7 3. 0 Premium Plus, but ended up getting a 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L. I could not get myself to buy a 4 cylinder turbo to move a vehicle that size and for that price. I do miss the refinement of the Audi, but my wife reminded me the luxury in the Odyssey was the generous amount of room inside. Thanks Alex for the review that everyone wanted to know about.
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Karl P
I just have to add to other comments on the same issue: What the hell is the point (not just seen in this instance) in having a more highly stressed smaller engine that gets the same fuel consumption as an engine which is a whole 1000cc bigger? Guess which one is going to last longer and be more refined to boot? Did I mention performance?
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I just have to add to other comments on the same issue: What the hell is the point (not just seen in this instance) in having a more highly stressed smaller engine that gets the same fuel consumption as an engine which is a whole 1000cc bigger? Guess which one is going to last longer and be more refined to boot? Did I mention performance?
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Hock Lay Chan
Why 2 t and 3? Think its quite clear in a few years the elec cars will be all over the place then these petrol cars better be low mpg. So if the 2t is suppose to be Low mpg but they fail to impress. The other point is. does the turbo small engine last. Heard Honda has problem. Will this one last a few years?
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Why 2 t and 3? Think its quite clear in a few years the elec cars will be all over the place then these petrol cars better be low mpg. So if the 2t is suppose to be Low mpg but they fail to impress. The other point is. does the turbo small engine last. Heard Honda has problem. Will this one last a few years?
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Cisco Network Designer/Engineer
I still prefer the 3. 0 V6. I know that i am buying a family oriented car not a 911 turbo, so the driving dynamic and the overall handling is not going to be that much different then a 2. 0 turbo with max capacity (7 passengers inside. However that extra 100hp can make a difference I guess
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I still prefer the 3. 0 V6. I know that i am buying a family oriented car not a 911 turbo, so the driving dynamic and the overall handling is not going to be that much different then a 2. 0 turbo with max capacity (7 passengers inside. However that extra 100hp can make a difference I guess
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bassandtrebleclef
Alex, how does this compare to a fully equipped Atlas? The Atlas tops out where the Audi begins. So a V6 equipped Atlas is the same price as a turbo 4 base Q7. Also, Id be curious to get your thoughts on how using the infotainment in this with a scroll wheel compares to the touchscreen in the Atlas.
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Alex, how does this compare to a fully equipped Atlas? The Atlas tops out where the Audi begins. So a V6 equipped Atlas is the same price as a turbo 4 base Q7. Also, Id be curious to get your thoughts on how using the infotainment in this with a scroll wheel compares to the touchscreen in the Atlas.
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JUST STATING FACTS
The q7 is definitely one of the solid entries in the class along with the xc90, qx60 and enclave. The rxls third row is pretty much useless and the new mdx is over the horizon so Im sure Acura is going to rectify the interior and give it more of a luxury feeling.
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The q7 is definitely one of the solid entries in the class along with the xc90, qx60 and enclave. The rxls third row is pretty much useless and the new mdx is over the horizon so Im sure Acura is going to rectify the interior and give it more of a luxury feeling.
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Trades46
It is hard for me to fathom the Q7 2. 0T - mileage is identical to the more powerful 3. 0T and it still is quite expensive. Honestly if youre going for a Q7 2. 0T, you ought to take a LONG HARD LOOK at the loaded Atlas 3. 6 SEL 4motion which comes in about the same price.
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It is hard for me to fathom the Q7 2. 0T - mileage is identical to the more powerful 3. 0T and it still is quite expensive. Honestly if youre going for a Q7 2. 0T, you ought to take a LONG HARD LOOK at the loaded Atlas 3. 6 SEL 4motion which comes in about the same price.
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