Minor changes to trim-level content and optional features for 2021.
Pros Exceptional interior materials and build quality Excellent ride quality Plenty of safety and infotainment tech features Surprisingly agile handling
Cons Offers less cargo space than most competitors Cramped third-row seat Infotainment system is distracting to use
The 2021 Audi Q7 fuses a high-class cabin and abundant tech features with a coddling ride, engaging handling, and energetic engines, but it falls short on cargo and third-row space. The Q7 does not have an overall score or ranking because it has not been scored for predicted reliability.
Pros Powerful engines Well-balanced ride and handling Lots of high-tech features Opulent cabin
Cons Subpar cargo space Tight third row
The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride.
Pros Sophisticated interior More standard safety tech Improved touchscreens Standard virtual cockpit SQ7 performance model
Cons New engine is less efficient V-6 is about $6,000 more, depending on trim Third row for children only Third-row access should be easier
The Audi Q8 is a two-row SUV that radiates sportiness and luxuriousness.
Pros Athletic enough to satisfy enthusiasts, refined enough to coddle passengers, great mix of luxury and technology.
Cons Lower touchscreen can divert attention, feels sluggish in city driving, people-and-cargo room sacrificed to style.
Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is interesting and clever, with a side order of *whoa*
Pros Interesting, tech-laden SUV flagship that’s more practical and useful than it looks
Cons It’s not exactly subtle. Or cheap
Pros Handsome interior with spacious seats Composed ride and handling Powerful available V8 engines User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Below-average cargo capacity Subpar fuel economy High price
