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The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV
designed by Audi. The Q denotes a new family of
vehicles for Audi, designated the 7 in its placement
between the A6 and A8. The Q7 is available now,
sharing its platform with the VW Touareg and Porsche
Cayenne. Based on the Pikes Peak quattro concept
car, the Q7 is designed more for on-road use than
its Volkswagen cousin. It lacks the Touareg's locking
differentials and low-range transfer case but gains
a third-row seating option. The production model
was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January,
2006.
Audi's 350 hp (261 kW), 325 ft·lbf
(441 N·m) 4.2 L (4163 cc) V8 and 280 hp (209
kW) 3.6 L V6 engines will be offered, with a 233
hp (174 kW) Diesel V6 making up the bulk of the
sales in Europe. Rumors point to a high performance
variant of the SUV, possibly the QS7, launched later
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