Painting a real touch image to Quattro...

By: Bruce Mbingeleli

                                                                          

The development of the Audi Q7 was established in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, it’s known as Internationale Automobil – Ausstelling (IAA – International Automobile Exhibition) one of the world’s largest motoring shows held in Frankfurt, Germany. The production began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia one of the first SUV Audi had to offer in the motoring Industry. Later, Audi’s second SUV the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009 model. YOOH, cutting to the deal then followed in 2010/11 was the third SUV the Q3, this has become one of the interesting manufactures in the world if I add, well I’m not going to go-on-and-on about the Q5 & Q3 just pointing out a few information about the word of the moment the “Q”.

In starting I would say that the Q7 is of the most intriguing SUV’s I’ve seen in my times. Audi succeeds in astonishing the world and demonstrating what Vorsrung Durch Techink means. The Q7 takes the successful quattro drive idea forward to a new dimension, with a sporty look and powerful engines it’s showing off original roots: driving enjoyment, power and dynamism. It’s sporty, powerful appearance attracts your attention. Audi Q7’s designers have translated the classic, angular two-box design of former SUV generation into an independent fluent stylistic language. The dynamic roof line and high shoulder section borrow the sporty form of aCoupé. The powerful front with distinguishing single-frame radiator grille exudes self-confidence and dominance. The strong V-shaped pointed bonnet and its drawn-back headlights, even when at a standstill the Audi Q7 is always striving to push forward like an athlete on the starting blocks. The concise sills and high ground clearance emphasize its strong driving side. The performance of the Q7 SUV was taken from the creator of Quattro; it is of course the very motorization that sets itself a benchmark with this claim. Both petrol and diesel units in the Audi q7 combine sportiness and off-road capability in a very special way. They call upon their enormous potential right up to high speeds, at the same time provide a high torque, even at low speeds. Thanks to the motor racing-tested FSI and high torque TDI technology, Audi Q7 deplays its tremendous power and dynamism over practically the entire speed range.In terms of safety Audi has experience of rally and motor racing team they have always continuously developed the safety technology of their vehicles. With active number of safety systems, the Q7 is well equipped to ensure good traction and grip. Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) the intelligent system links the active safety system such as ABS, ASR, EDL, EBD have two definite goals: track stability for the Q7 and control for you. If wheels threaten to spin away when accelerating, the traction control ASR ensures that power is transferred, as equally as possible. The Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), increases traction on loose or smooth ground. As soon as one of the driving wheels spins away, EDL specifically brakes and guides the power to the other wheel of the respective driving axle. With roll-over stabilisation and trailer stabilisation (only in conjunction with optional trailer towing device) the Q7 provides you with two additional safety systems. Electronic stabilisation Programme (ESP), also takes cares of the braking process, with its numerous functions this system assists in large-dimensioned braking system. Its drying functions removes water from the brake discs if roads are wet which considerably improves the braking effect. During full braking process, the reliable Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) then provides control for an increase in tractability. Aerodynamics of Audi Q7 on the other hand reduces thermal load on brake channels under a vehicles divert air flow past brakes discs, ensures cooling.

Its Rev-happy V8 FSI with 257Kw and 440Nm @ 3,500 r/min demonstrates its sporty side on the road and powerful side off-road. The 4.2L engine of the Audi Q7 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just under 7.4 seconds. Impressive on slower journeys away from paved roads, even at 2,000 r/min you have 85% of its total torque at your disposal. This reason for this prompt power development its: FSI injection method and 4-valve technology of the powerful light weight engine. Two inlet valves and two outlet valves in each of the eight cylinders assists in providing a good supply and removal of air at any speed. The more torque, the more power and less comsumptiona the same time. Motorisation of Audi Q7 does not just make it impressive because of its performance potential, but also because of its sporty sound.

Pricing is from R700 000, 00