Audi Q7

Audi Q5, Audi Q7 have top appeal in their luxury SUV segments, new J.D. Power and Associates study finds

HERNDON, Va. ,  Jul 16, 2010  -  The only two sport-utility vehicles Audi offers – the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q7 – earned top rankings in their luxury Crossover / SUV categories in the newly released J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

Miami Dolphins Quarterback Chad Henne wins Audi Efficiency Challenge, $20,000 for charity

HERNDON, Va. ,  Feb 5, 2010  -  Audi today announced that Chad Henne, quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, won the first-ever Audi Efficiency Challenge. The Challenge pitted high-profile members of the media, including Bill Simmons of ESPN.com and Mike Silver of Yahoo! Sports, against two NFL stars: Henne of the Miami Dolphins and the New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora. Not a traditional race, the Audi Efficiency Challenge was designed to see who could achieve the best fuel-efficiency in an Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel SUV while driving from the Audi USA headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, to Miami, Florida. Henne has selected the Berks County Community Foundation to receive the $20,000 donation that Audi will make in his name.

Audi Standardizes HD Radio™ Technology in Three Models

HERNDON, Va. ,  Jan 7, 2010  -  Delivering the latest in digitally enhanced audio, extra programming and advanced data services, Audi of America today announced that it will offer HD Radio Technology as a standard feature on some of its 2011 models, including the A6, A8 and Q7. HD Radio Technology will also be available via the optional navigation radio in the 2011 A4, A5 and Q5 models. All models will be available at U.S. Audi dealerships by Fall 2010.

Audi's Q7 TDI clean diesel wins Earth, Wind & Power(SM) environmental award

HERNDON, Va. ,  Dec 2, 2009  -  Audi's Q7 TDI, its first clean diesel vehicle to hit U.S. streets this year is turning heads, most recently with a nod from the Earth, Wind & Power Awards, which selected it as "Most Environmentally Progressive Truck of the Year."

Audi TDI® clean diesel featured on "How It's Made"

HERNDON, Va. ,  Sep 17, 2009  -  Audi today announced that TDI clean diesel technology will be a featured segment on the Discovery Communications program, "How It's Made" premiering on Science Channel on Friday, September 18, 2009, 9 p.m. ET/PT, with an encore broadcast on the Discovery Channel on Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Audi of America President asserts that sustainable technologies, not ‘silver bullets,’ will drive automotive progress

HERNDON, Va. ,  Sep 8, 2009  -  Finding practical ways to reduce automotive emissions and lessen America's energy dependence isn't something that can wait for technological breakthroughs years down the road, noted Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. Instead, car companies and government policy makers should immediately embrace promising new technologies that can quickly add up to make a real difference. In a wide-reaching speech at Audi's 100th Anniversary celebration in Sonoma, California, de Nysschen also discussed his thoughts on the future of luxury, asserting that the era of "legacy luxury" - products that convey status without regard to cost or resources consumed - is now at the end of its life cycle, with Audi representing the new era of "progressive luxury."

Audi sets 2010 MY availability and pricing for its redesigned Q7 models

HERNDON, Va. ,  Aug 25, 2009  -  Audi today announced the U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for its redesigned 2010 Q7 models, scheduled to arrive at U.S. Audi dealers in September 2009.

Audi releases 2010 Model Year pricing

HERNDON, Va. ,  Aug 7, 2009  -  Audi today released pricing for many of its 2010 model-year offerings, which are headed to authorized Audi dealerships to meet strong consumer demand.

Audi TDI to reduce carbon emissions with The Nature Conservancy

HERNDON, Va. ,  Jun 24, 2009  -  Audi has committed to supporting The Nature Conservancy to help reduce carbon emissions as part of its public awareness campaign for Audi TDI clean diesel engines, which reduce carbon emissions by 20% over gasoline.  Audi will donate $1 to The Nature Conservancy’s voluntary carbon offset program for every Facebook user who joins the cause at www.causes.com/natureconservancy, up to $25,000. 

Audi TDI clean diesel paves road to energy independence

HERNDON, Va. ,  Jun 19, 2009  -  Audi today launched an aggressive public awareness campaign in the U.S. to highlight the ways in which TDI clean diesel can help America achieve energy independence. Ranging from television ads to a social media-driven charitable donation, the campaign will kick off a summer-long push to change public perception of the once-maligned diesel engine.

2010 Audi Q7 Product Improvement Quick Reference: USA Data

The Audi Q7 with product improvement features launches in Fall 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle.  Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

The Audi Q7 - The New Generation

INGOLSTADT, Germany ,  Apr 14, 2009  -  When it was first rolled out three years ago, the Audi Q7 performance SUV immediately achieved a leadership position – as a sporty, comfortable as well as high-performance recreational and business vehicle on a grand scale. Now Audi is making it even better – more elegant and more efficient, with lower emissions: the Q7 3.0 TDI consumes only 9.1 liters per 100 kilometers (25.85 US mpg). And now it’s also available in a new version as a TDI clean diesel, with the world’s cleanest diesel technology and even lower fuel consumption of only 8.9 liters/100 km (26.43 US mpg).

Audi sets prices on the 2009 Q7 TDI, the world's cleanest diesel SUV

HERNDON, Va. ,  Apr 8, 2009  -  Audi today released pricing for the 2009 model-year Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel, its first clean diesel vehicle for the U.S. market. The Q7 TDI is scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships later this month.

New 2009 Audi Q7 FSI and TDI Quick Reference: USA Data

HERNDON, Va. ,  May 30, 2008  -  FSI Summary
•    Audi FSI direct injection gasoline technology was born in the R8 Le Mans-winning sports car found on racetracks from 2000-2005, with its first U.S. application in the 2005 A6 3.2 FSI V6 sedan launched late in the 2004 calendar year.  Using many of the same principles as TDI clean diesel technology, its high compression ratios allow for more power and torque with better fuel economy while increasing performance levels from previous engine generations.  Audi Q7’s 3.6 FSI V6 engine and its 4.2 FSI V8 engines complement the TDI clean diesel engine joining the Audi Q7 family in April 2009.

TDI Clean Diesel Summary
•    Audi TDI clean diesel is clean, quiet, efficient, and fast.  Customers buy this technology because it saves them time and adds convenience because of its city/highway range, all in a very clean and high-tech manner.

Four Audi Models Earn 2009 Consumer Guide Automotive Praise

HERNDON, Va. ,  Dec 12, 2008  -  Four 2009 Audi models merited spots on the new Consumer Guide Automotive list of the top vehicles for car shoppers to consider.

Four Audi Models Earn Top Safety Marks in 2009 Awards from IIHS

HERNDON, Va. ,  Nov 26, 2008  -  Audi's reputation as a leader in automotive safety gained added validation with four of its best-selling models claiming Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick awards for 2009.

Johan de Nysschen’s  Remarks – 2008 LA Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, Ca ,  Nov 19, 2008  -  Turbo Direct Injection … TDI …it was invented by Audi and it is the cleanest, most efficient diesel in the world. 
Audi’s first TDI clean diesel offering will arrive in the Audi Q7 full-size SUV this April. 

Audi Q7 quattro, A5 Earn Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com

HERNDON, Va. ,  Nov 19, 2008  -  The Audi Q7 quattro and the Audi A5 coupe won Kelley Blue Book's prestigious 2009 Best Resale Value Awards for the luxury SUV and the luxury car categories respectively.

Audi Q7, A3 Earn Top Honors in Strategic Vision Total Value Index

HERNDON, Va. ,  Nov 10, 2008  -  The Audi Q7 earned recognition as the best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among luxury multi-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value Index® produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision.

Audi Completes 4800 Mile Rally and the Winner is . . . Clean Diesel

SANTA MONICA, Cal. ,  Oct 21, 2008  -  With the streets and highways of America as its driving course, Audi proved clean diesel passes the real-world test. Completing the cross country Mileage Marathon, Audi's TDI fleet not only redefined diesel as a ultra-low emission alternative to gas-powered vehicles, but also posted noteworthy fuel efficiency numbers. Covering over 4800 miles from New York to Santa Monica, the Audi A3 TDI has averaged 45 mpg, the Audi A4 vehicles averaged 36 mpg over the drive, and the Audi Q5 TDI vehicles averaged 32 mpg. The Audi Q7 TDI vehicles, clean diesel SUVs which will be the first TDI vehicles available in the Unites States early next year, averaged an excellent 28 mpg over the entire drive.

Mileage Marathon Confirms Efficiency of Audi Models

INGOLSTADT/SANTA MONICA ,  Oct 21, 2008  -  The Audi Mileage Marathon, now completed, has provided convincing evidence of the efficiency of TDI engine technology. The fuel consumption of all 23 models in this 7,865-kilometer (4,887-mile) test was excellent.  In its first tough road test since it was announced, the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with ultra low emission system performed outstandingly well: the world's cleanest diesel scored a best average fuel consumption of 7.1 l/100 km (33.13 US mpg).

Mileage Marathon: Perfection in Efficiency

INGOLSTADT/LAS VEGAS ,  Oct 17, 2008  -  The Audi Mileage Marathon is now into its third, decisive stage: when the fleet of 23 vehicles reaches Las Vegas, it will have completed about three-quarters of the total distance. In each successive stage, these cars from four Audi model lines have confirmed their exceptional fuel economy. The excellent results from the Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro set a fine example: although its V6 TDI engine performs so well, its fuel consumption has been as low as 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers (44.38 US mpg) on many sections of the route.

1,000 MILES DOWN...3,800 TO GO. AUDI'S CLEAN DIESEL SUV ROLLS INTO WINDY CITY ON 30 MPG

CHICAGO, Il. ,  Oct 9, 2008  -  The city streets of New York and Washington D.C., nor the highways of Ohio and Indiana could keep Audi’s TDI clean diesel vehicles from registering envious fuel efficiency totals over a three day blitz across a quarter of the country.  Audi’s TDI vehicles completed the first wave of the Mileage Marathon, a 4,800 mile, coast-to-coast endurance drive showing U.S. drivers up close that Audi has recast diesel into an ultra-low emission and fuel efficient alternative to gas-powered engines.

AUDI Q7 TAKES TOP RANKING IN 2008 SMARTGREEN INDEX

HERNDON, Va. ,  Oct 9, 2008  -  The Audi Q7 luxury sport-utility vehicle earned the highest rating in its category under a new consumer sentiment index aimed at identifying the smartest “green” choices available to U.S. consumers.

Audi Clean Diesel to Run in Coast-to-Coast Rally

HERNDON, Va. ,  Sep 26, 2008  -  America will soon discover Audi TDI® turbocharged clean diesel technology, which has earned media attention and consumer praise throughout the world for its exceptional fuel efficiency and dynamic performance.  Next month, the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI will debut in the U.S. during the Audi Mileage Marathon, a two week cross country drive that will display the world’s leading fuel-efficiency technology.

Audi Mileage Marathon: The world's cleanest diesel in its first endurance test

INGOLSTADT, Germany ,  Sep 8, 0008  -  The TDI is the world’s most successful efficiency technology. Now the latest Audi TDI is making its way to the US: Audi is introducing the world’s cleanest diesel to the streets of America inside the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.

Audi Q7 is Top Safety Pick For 2008

HERNDON, Va. ,  Aug 12, 2008  -  - Audi Q7 earns IIHS Top Safety Pick award for 2008
- Audi leads luxury automakers in number of 2008 Top Safety Pick awards
- Audi’s commitment to safety goes beyond crash test safety ratings, includes range of preventive safety features

Audi Q7 TDI FAQs

HERNDON, Va. ,  May 30, 2008  -  Frequently asked questions about the Audi Q7 TDI

2008 AUDI Q7 NOW AVAILABLE WITH BANG & OLUFSEN ADVANCED SOUND

Auburn Hills, Mich. ,  Mar 17, 2008  -  Audi of America, Inc. today announced the retail availability of the highline Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System in the premium Audi Q7 models for sale in the United States. 

The most powerful diesel SUV on the market: The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

INGOLSTADT, Germany ,  Mar 1, 2007  -  326 bhp and 561 ft.-lbs. of torque - Audi proudly presents the most powerful diesel SUV on the world market. A state-of-the-art eight-cylinder engine with common rail fuel injection and Piezo injectors not only stands out on account of its sheer output but also demonstrates outstanding efficiency: the 4.2 TDI has an average fuel consumption of just 11.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers.

*Note: This model is not scheduled for sale in North America

Increased output for the best seller: Audi Q7 3.0 TDI now with 240 BHP

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY ,  Oct 5, 2007  -  240 hp of output and 406 lb.-ft. of torque – the latest version of the incredibly powerful 3.0 TDI six-cylinder engine is now available in the Audi Q7. The ultra-modern compression-ignition engine with Common Rail fuel injection system and piezo injectors impresses not only with its sheer power, but also, and even more so, with its remarkable efficiency.

Pure power: The Audi diesel engines

DETROIT, Mich. ,  Jan 7, 2007  -  An output of 500 bhp and 738 ft.-lbs. of torque - Audi is unveiling an engine which sets new standards in the diesel sector. The majestic V12 TDI power unit with its capacity of six litres endows the high-performance Audi Q7 SUV with sports car credentials. It is the harbinger of a wide-scale model initiative, as Audi seeks to make major inroads into the US market with its diesel models courtesy of a new emission control technology which cuts emissions drastically.

2007 Audi Q7 Receives Five-Star Crash Test Ratings From NHTSA

Auburn Hills, Mich. ,  Oct 12, 2006  -  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week gave the 2007 Audi Q7 their highest-possible ratings for front and side crash protection. The Audi Q7 received five-star ratings for driver and passenger protection in frontal crash tests, and five-star ratings for front and rear passenger protection in side impact crash tests. The Audi Q7 also received a roll-over rating of four-stars.

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