Audi Q7

Now people talk about SUVs and what not but what are they talking about, possibly a Chevy, Lincoln or a Ford even and a lot of people mention this bad boy right here. Slick and stands out a bit. Very noticeable and definitely when you are on the road eyes get turned. Has those LED lights that look like eyebrows and I love them. Notice the way it curves from the front to the backside. Not too impressed with the backside of it though because it looks incomplete, Like Audi will come up with an extra something to put in the back soon. This is a little comfort zone though inside. Got 10 cupholders in total and I like the particularly nifty holder by the driver and the passenger side. Temperature control is really a hit with this one, The front has its own temperature controls and so does the back and get this the drive can control his or her own environment, none of this I am too hot or too cold business. Has the directional rear view mirror as well so you know where you are going, handy sometimes. Suspension looks balanced and the car does not look too high or too low. Sits 7 but would recommend only five because the other two will be really uncomfortable. Think European manufacturers should concede that Americans and Japanese are ahead of the curve on this one and just drop the two extra seats. Safety is a much highlighted feature with six airbags and very sturdy roll bars all around the car. A little cocoon if you ask me but this is no license to drive like a maniac .

So to the drive then. Nice when cornering and then slow but sure acceleration, firm and really stable. Someone did their homework on this on and it takes curves on the road with such ease. Seats are well adjustable and can follow the contours of your body. This is particularly nice for those long journeys and those Long hours in the Southern California Traffic Jams. Handling is awesome in this car because it feels like you are in tune with the car and the road.Have to say though that unless you engage the sporting mode then the acceleration is a bit on the unreliable side. This car can go off road very well and the suspension makes you feel like the bumps are not there at all, Well done Audi. Three point turn in limited spaces is more like two point turn. Then of course the reverse camera which is slowly looking more and more standard by the day.Wheels on this car can turn very well. Now this car is easily in the high end market with its features and looks but surprisingly well priced. This particular model 3.6 280hp V6 was only going for $54 000, that is a bargain compared to the VW Touareg or the BMW X5. Given the choice I would pick this car any day.This is with all the extras like panoramic sunroof , reverse camera, satellite navigation and folding mirrors for those sticky situations you would rather get out of without a scratch.

This is a car to buy people , now we wait to see how well it does against the American and Japanese SUVs next weekend. Keep your ears to the ground because its all here.

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