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Our 2018 Audi Q7 3.0T quattro Tiptronic Prestige test car.
- The 2018 Audi Q7 is one of the finest luxury crossover SUVs in the world.
- Business Insider had the chance to spend a week with a 2018 Audi Q7 3.0T quattro Tiptronic Prestige SUV.
- We were impressed by Audi's combination of luxury, refinement, tech, and sporty driving dynamics.
- The base 2018 Audi Q7 Premium starts at $49,900, but our top-of-the-line Prestige test car costs $75,700.
The Audi Q7 is one of the most successful luxury crossover SUVs to hit the market in recent memory. The original Q7 debuted back in 2007 and quickly developed into a fan favorite. The current second-generation model arrived in 2016 with positive reviews.
Recently, Business Insider had the chance to spend a week with the 2018 Q7. Audi's flagship luxury SUV impressed us with its fine combination of luxury, refinement, and tech.
We were also impressed by the Q7's poise and performance when pushed by the driver.
With the Audi Drive Select toggle set to Dynamic mode, the Q7 can legitimately be called sporty. Engine power is easily accessible and acceleration feels brisk. According to Audi, our test car is capable of hitting 60 mph from a standstill in just 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 130 mph.
It certainly feels a lot lighter than its 4,916-pound curb weight would indicate. The steering, although a bit on the numb side, proved to be communicative enough to make spirited driving fun. While the chassis felt really well balanced for a big SUV.
The Q7 even won a head-to-head comparison test again the world-beating Volvo XC90, the Business Insider 2015 Car of the Year.
The 2018 Audi Q7 starts at $49,900 for the base, four-cylinder Premium model while our top-of-the-line Prestige test car starts at $65,400. With fees and optional extras included, our test car costs a hefty $75,700.
But that hefty price tag comes with Audi's full arsenal of tech and luxuries goodies.
Here's a closer look at the coolest features in the 2018 Audi Q7: