Audi Q7 (2026 onwards) | Expert Rating
Summary
The Audi Q7 is a large upmarket SUV/crossover with seating for seven. This is the current third-generation Q7 range which arrived in the second half of 2026 and consists of both standard Q7 and sportier SQ7 models.
“It’s a lovely thing to devour miles in”, says Parkers’ Amrit Kaur. “It’ll happily handle a whole family and their luggage in cosseting, quiet comfort.” Alastair Crooks of Auto Express adds that the key improvement this latest iteration of the Q7 offers over its predecessor is improved driving dynamics, with tweaks to the SUV’s chassis and suspension that “should be enough to concern” rival brands like BMW.
The Carwow team likewise calls this latest Q7 a “worthy successor” of the Q7 nameplate, praising the car for its comfort and premium-feel interior. “It’s a shame there aren’t more engine options yet”, they add. This is the most common criticism levied against the new Q7, which is currently only offered with a V6 diesel mild-hybrid powertrain (the more expensive and sporty SQ7 is instead offered with a petrol V8).
Not all outlets conclude that this limited range powertrain options works to the SUV’s disadvantage however. “There’s something almost refreshing about driving a big-hearted turbodiesel in this day and age”, explains the Autotrader team, “and it’s a large part of the overall appeal of the Audi Q7.”
While there are various foreign test drives of the Audi Q7 which we have displayed below, we are waiting to collect UK-based review scores and running cost estimations for the SUV before we give the car an Expert Rating score. Check back soon!
Q7 highlights
- Relaxing and simple driving experience
- Very spacious and practical family-friendly cabin
- Upmarket and durable interior fit and finish
Q7 lowlights
- Q7 range only available with diesel powertrain
- Not the most fuel-efficient option in this class
- Some rivals offer more third row space
Key specifications
Body style: Large SUV
Engines: diesel mild-hybrid
Price: From £81,665
Launched: Autumn 2026
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of September 2026, the Audi Q7 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of September 2026, the Audi Q7 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
No data yet
As of September 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Audi Q7. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of September 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Audi Q7 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Q7, we’ll publish the results here.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Audi Q7
As of September 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the current iteration of the Audi Q7. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Audi dealer.
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