The positive evaluation

The European market is a monster comes out later this year - at the beginning of a new one. Meanwhile, observers have already met with the super-Audi and do draw conclusions. Want to see? With a formidable appearance Q7 familiar to many - and not by the photo, but in full size. And its dimensions clearly represent themselves ... And with the 5.9-liter bi-turbo engine pulls the curb for good in 2680 kg - one of the cars are the most massive in the global automotive industry. However, the power and thrust are such that to 100 km / h impressive "SUV" is able to accelerate for some 5.5 seconds.! The 2-seater super sports model Ferrari Testarossa 1984 (also 12 cylinders, but gasoline) acceleration a bit weaker ... The announced maximum speed - 250 km / h and - of course, limited by electronics. And tellingly, in the course of a test-drive Q7 V12 TDI Audi declared fully confirmed the high dynamic performance. In general, the epic structure. A kind of glorious flagship brand - no offense to A8. And as first impressions of dating a super "SUVs» Audi confirmed by quantitative assessments? Take a look. On the move - 3 points (out of possible 5). In motion Q7 V12 TDI is irresistible: the I transfer 6 hydro-speed "automatic» tiptronic torque limiter is activated, but only two turbochargers are included in full, the sky is a game worth. Perhaps, in the turbo booster dynamics "Seven» V12 slightly exceeded only Porsche Cayenne Turbo. But much more economical Audi ... The unit of CI has another side: in other modes, it suddenly sounds like the engine of the truck. Conserve fuel requires sacrifice. Along the highway "hippopotamus» Q7 easily peel at 225 km / h - and extremely stable. Trusting in tremendous traction engine - and relax. But when we turn off on a secondary road - a narrow, winding and not too smooth, gorgeous "SUV" suddenly loses half its merit. Steering wheel is not particularly "transparent" and accurate. A high heel seated machines are so powerful that even an excellent wide-tires can not handle the road holding. Also notice that the response to "gas" is not so lively as expected. And the "automatic" switch is not very strong ... So do not pull the big Audi vs. Cayenne Turbo - and even against the Bavarian X6. Comfort and facilities - 4 points. It is clear that the Q7 V12 TDI is equipped as it should - already in the standard. Rearview camera, satellite navigation, Headset Bluetooth, cruise control, remote servo back door - and a lot esche.Ne Remember also that the machine rolls on 20-inch alloy wheels. And he brake discs made of ceramics, precious. But in the long list of options, but the panoramic roof panel and adaptive cruise control, there is also a cool "music" from Bang and Olufsen. Search this sound safety and security - 4. As part of the "active" and "passive" safety Q7 - one of the most advanced cars are in the world. Inside 6 "cushions" and attaching child seats Isofix. The standard is also a system of monitoring pressure in the tires, but the electronics Warning Lane Departure and sky cameras are already in doplatu.I speaking of ceramic brake discs: there is no "fading", or how dramatically slowed the massive machine - again and again . Super! However, in tests Euro NCAP «on strike", the big Audi earned only four "stars" (out of possible 5). The same goes for safety of young passengers - and two "stars" to protect pedestrians. A good result - and the assessment as "good." Quality and reliability - 4. In the latest (May), JD Power survey in the UK, Audi took the 7th place on the index of "customer satisfaction". The first (out of 28 brands), as usual, began to light vehicles Lexus, but the "4 rings" also look good. (Who was the last in the ranking, I will not say, ask yourself). However, the model Q7 in the review was not included - simply did not have time. Nevertheless, progress is obvious marks, as confirmed by the impressions of familiarity with the test specimen. For cars on the edge of the price scale, which is positioned Q7 V12 TDI, of particular importance is the quality of interior decoration. And I must say, the Audi does not lose face. Finishing plastics should look like - and the eye, and touch. Closed cabin space enlivened a dull sheen matpolirovannogo aluminum - in contrast to the carbon fiber texture of low-key; undoubted class. Yet the meeting with Q7 does not feel that a unique event, which occurs, for example, from close contact with the Bentley Continental GT. A joke is that many components borrowed Bentley finishes just in warehouses Audi Maintenance costs - 2. It is clear that the energy of the acceleration and the motion of a massive "SUV" goes a lot - in vain, that under the hood of the engine with compression ignition. The laws of physics - they are in Africa ... so that the flow rate of diesel oil analysts do not fit into the corporate limits (11.3 liters on average 100 km) - no matter what pogode.Nado take into account that the test-drove the car on highways and to "trigger" to click on the heart. And the lucky owner of this car will have something about 12.5 liters per "hundred. Not poorer. Total score - 3 (out of possible 5). Um, what is called a positive evaluation. Do not take to heart, and even professional analysts are not always objective in their findings. In the black: fantastic dynamics, impressive appearance, decent mileage from filling to filling. In the red: awesome price, bulky size, hefty fuel consumption. Verdict: a league of its own (from a single command) Q7 V12 TDI undisputed champion - to accept or reject. Turbo adds "SUV" mad momentum, but rest on a given bar is not drawn. Help-obektivka. Salt Q7 V12 TDI - its engine running. The most powerful diesel passenger car in today! A stunning 48-valve unit received in the docking of essentially two 3-liter "sixes» Audi (CI). And, in fact - the basic dimension is the same: the diameter of cylinders and pistons during the 83 x 91.4 mm working volume of the new TDi 5934 is "cubes." Just do not confuse it with the TDI racing prototype R10 - a completely different design. Unlike racing turbo, the "of civilized" camber angle cylinders is not 90 °, 60 ° and - most advantageous for the V-shaped 12-cylinder compression konfiguratsii.So 16 turbodiesel develops 500 hp to at 3750 min-1, the highest torque - exactly 1,000 Nm between 1750-3250 rpm 1. The tremendous thrust transmitted through a proprietary transmission quattro. Transmission is working with an asymmetric center differential torsen: by default, which distributes torque between the axles in the proportion of 40/60%. But in the circumstances (clutch wheel running surface) is instantaneously thrust forward, or throw the use of inter-axle Diff nazad.Blagodarya, the Q7 permanent four-wheel drive. All 4-wheel paddle permanently - as opposed to simple ones circuits (automatic) connection of the 2nd bridge. Who knows, will assess: the car is always in the same (all-wheel drive) manner. No sudden changes in handling - from front-wheel drive to. And vice versa. Especially important for inexperienced drivers, which the fickle nature 4WD connection-disconnection sometimes leads to confusion. And on a slippery surface makes it sometimes dangerous - both for themselves and for the front and rear drugih.Podveska "formulary": double wishbone: Right kinematics, pneumatic spring elements, shock absorbers, adjustable stiffness, sway - all out. Rubber mounted size 295/40R 20-inch alloy wheels and gives a decent road prosvet.V Q7 cabin full size "SUV" only 5 places, but landing them completely free. Seat Combination: suede and leather quality workmanship. You will love it. Considerable luggage capacity, even when fully planted in places - 775 standard liters. And if the rear seat backs folded, the loading space is increased to 2035 liters. Take it all with the family - along with a favorite, St. Bernard, the necessary stuff and travel supplies. Forward and with the song! Aerodynamics in Q7 V12 TDI is not ah: the coefficient of air resistance - 0.35. And with a huge frontal area (2.87 m2), the aerodynamic factor is not that the most advantageous - exactly 1.0. 45% worse, for example, which have "popular» Golf. All one to one: cost of such a "hippo" do not wait. He has other advantages. Dissenting opinion. The impression is that the Q7 V12 TDI - the perfect lady's car .... Yeah, yeah, no kidding - for your 146.5 thousand euros (price in Europe). Of course, in Florence or Lyon for the role of cars for the better half of humanity fit ALFA Mi.To - and even the "five hundredth» FIAT. Winter there is severe, but little snow, and drivers of the stronger sex as often dzhentlmeny.Togda Russian cities - even the capital - painful to see how frail woman in winter "polishes" the ice, trying in vain to steer on some "Renault» Clio with long unpeeled yard. And in traffic it gently rub clean tough guys on overall "off-road vehicle." And this here, "Audi" is quite another thing to let a heavy relief "SUV» Audi, and will not do - in Moscow (and even the Krasnoyarsk), winter cross-country Q7 enough. Moreover, even the hardened "aggressor" thrice think twice before "cut" a machine ... But the real "macho" and the Chevrolet Matiz (or still Daewoo?) Will pave the road for themselves. Order the "seven" with 4 rings for his daughter - and your soul will calm down. Photos of Audi.