Audi Q7 4.2 TDI in Depth

Press Release

Equipment

At its launch the Audi Q7 set new standards in the large SUV segment. Now the 4.2 TDI is raising the bar even higher. This also applies to the equipment featured on the new range-topping diesel model when it leaves the assembly line. The array of standard equipment includes the leather design package, for which the surfaces have been carefully coordinated to complement each other. It features seat upholstery in coarse-grained Cricket leather and inlays in silver aluminium or the wood options Walnut natural, Tamo ash dark brown (Japanese ash) and Olive ash beige. The air vents are finished in aluminium look, the footwell is lined in velour or Fresco carpet. Eight further optional design packages are available for selection. A range of other standard features rounds off the luxurious, sporty character of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI. The front seats are heated; an on-board computer places all the important information in the driver??????????????????????????????????????s field of vision and a cruise control system provides even more comfort and convenience. The radio system, and optionally the mobile phone and speech control system, can be operated via the multifunction steering wheel. The 18-inch forged aluminium wheels of seven-arm design come with sporty 255/55 tyres. The tailgate is opened and closed via two electric motors; its opening angle can be programmed according to requirements. The tailgate is made of aluminium and reaches into the side sections ??????????????????????????????????????? an elaborate construction made possible by the brand??????????????????????????????????????s expertise in aluminium design. Like all Audi Q7 models, the new 4.2 TDI is also equipped with many other features that make driving more comfortable and safer. These include six airbags, energy management for the battery, roof rails made of aluminium, a partition net, a deluxe automatic air conditioning system ??????????????????????????????????????? which is extremely quiet and draught-free ??????????????????????????????????????? with separate controls for the left and right, as well as the much-praised operating system MMI basic incorporating a CD audio system. This can be enhanced in three stages through to the high-end info centre including a navigation system. New in the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is another state-of-the-art assistance system ??????????????????????????????????????? Audi lane assist. This lane-monitoring assistant, which can be ordered together with the four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, alerts the driver from a speed of around 65 km/h ??????????????????????????????????????? i.e. on out-of-town roads ??????????????????????????????????????? if he/she is about to inadvertently move out of the lane. A camera observes the road in front of the car and the system identifies the lane markings. If the system is activated and the driver has not indicated, a warning is issued shortly before or while the driver is crossing the identified line on the carriageway by means of slight vibrations in the steering wheel. The warning point can be set via the Audi MMI to any of three stages, namely early, adaptive and late. The system issues the warning with the respective level of sensitivity, according to the chosen setting and angle of approach to the identified lane marking. Audi lane assist is the latest development in the field of assistance systems, where the brand has already undertaken a great deal of pioneering work. A radar-based cruise control system with active distance control operates under the name adaptive cruise control. It functions between 0 and 200 km/h and is combined with the braking guard brake assist system, which alerts the driver in two stages if there is a risk of a bumper-to-bumper collision. Audi side assist utilises radar technology to monitor the blind spot as well as fast-approaching vehicles and, by means of LEDs in the base of the exterior mirrors, indicates any vehicle it has detected that could make a change of lane hazardous. Audi parking system advanced employs a rear-view camera and relays its captured image to the MMI screen; coloured lines and zones help the driver to manoeuvre into parking spaces. In the area of entertainment Audi offers a complete system of modules. These include the Audi music interface: the latest iPods from Apple as well as mp3 players can be plugged in via USB connectors. Hi-fi fans can enjoy a highly exclusive special option ??????????????????????????????????????? a sound system from the Danish specialists Bang & Olufsen, which will be available to order in the second half of the year. The B&O system excels not only with its high-end sound quality, it also stands out ??????????????????????????????????????? as is typical for the Danish brand and for Audi ??????????????????????????????????????? by virtue of its fine design and superb craftsmanship. 14 active speakers, special Acoustic Lens Technology from Bang & Olufsen and - thanks to sophisticated amplifier technology - more than an incredible 1,000 watts of amplification create a sound experience of captivating three-dimensionality and finesse. The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI will be in showrooms in early summer. Its basic price in Germany is 70,500 euros.