2017 Audi Q7 Off-Road Review: Can The Quattro Q7 Get Seriously Muddy? 

Supercharged 3.0 L V6 is fast and powerful with max tow rating 7750 lb and is more than the Jeep Gladiator and most other entry level pickup trucks can tow! Amazing capability. And looks great inside and out! And bargain-priced too.

I don't understand why people don't like the design, I think it's classy looking

It's a shame VW no longer offers the Touareg with the locking differentials and air suspension that were offered in the original Touareg. That vehicle was night and day more off road able than just about anything other than a Land Rover. The Q7 is a decent vehicle, but it's let down by the lack of true off road locking differentials and underbody protection.

It will finish the gold mine hill if it stopped snowing. Trust me

I want to hear the car working not being drowned out by this stupid music such a shame.

Offroad?! Where?😂

He lost me when he said front design is bad, c'mon man! You got questionable taste 😅

lane assistant is terrifying? seriously? it's one of the best features of the car! helps on long commutes on hilly roads a lot. especially when it's combined with active cruise control

Gentleman, who in their right mind will make a winter off road review on summer tyres? The argument that people will be driving year around on summer tyres is just......

Big Quattro fan here. I used to go to Atlanta and buy Audi's a "dime on the dollar" after the 60 Minute Massacre. 4000S Quattros were my flogging car for a couple years. I had two of them, one white, one black. Loved the old school Quattro too... lever out first snick, center differential locked, pull it all the way out, full Quattro. I drove one, with full Quattro engaged, around a hard left sweeper (that right exited to the sky and certain bu-bye) so hard and fast, never braking, foot fully in and holding the wheel tight, it cracked the windshield! The Audi 4000S never left the road, but flexed just enough to crack it good. I just took the good windshield off the white donor car and kept rolling. Eventually sold it to my mechanic, who kept it block stock and drove it home one night up a long mountain road in 13" of new snow. No drama at all.

Nice job making lemonade from a lemon of a day.

I think the old one looked more authentic. Everybody said it was huge and it did look big but it wasn't actually as big as it seemed. Also the ground clearance seemed better on the old model, even without air suspension. AND of course the correct and logical engine for this car is the 3.0 TDI (don't know if you get it in the US anymore after the big drama).

But why would you ever want a huge screen? The Audi screens are perfect size.

This generation doesn't look any better than the last one, very plane jane and boxy. Seen this on the road a few times and didn't look twice. The interior is amazing though especially at night time.

supercharged... don't know how you can make that mistake!

Supercharged, not turbocharged

Nope..the fact that Audi's are boxy and square is why they're so cool!

You can adjust the lane assist to kick in early or late. Late only adjust as you get too close too the line.

Wow that's quite a bit of snow for springtime.

Great video as always! Nathan, Roman, I'm curious to see how the Q7 will do at Gold Mine Hill, Stage 3 section. Is there any chance you might get to test the car one more time?

The air suspension makes a world of difference, especially in terms of off-road ride height

I own this vehicle and I can honestly say, this guy has not a clue of what he is talking about. Active lane assist can be turned completely off if you don’t like it but its sensitivity can also be adjusted. 94 you weren’t such a shitty driver and were able to stay in your own lane, it wouldn’t go off. Drive the interstate all the time and never hear anything from the active lane keep. And why would you let go of the wheel? It’s not meant to self drive!

Here it is, 2024, and I’m checking out a 2017 Q7 Premium Plus with the tow package. I loved how smooth the supercharged V6 was compared to the super/turbo 2L four in the XC90. Normally, when I test drive an SUV and climb back into my 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited, I ask myself “What were you possibly thinking when you test drove this SUV???!!! This Avalon is amazing.” After test-driving that Q7, I did not have that feeling. I think I may have found the right SUV to replace my Avalon (which is still the best car I’ve ever owned, but my needs have changed, and large loads and possibly towing take precedence over astounding MPG; I’ll miss the 45 MPG highway, but the Q7 is a compelling ride.)

The car is not being asked to do anything more than any road car could handle. It's not off road, it's on an unmade ROAD! Making a car drive through puddles isn't really testing anything is it? I think the car is too much car and not enough off roader. Way too mild. Makes sense now why you're testing in puddles.

Roman you need help if you don't like design of this Audi. And 2nd I was surprised you ask should I go there or not I did not even see you take this car off road, The way you did this video sucks.

The engine is supercharged. Good video though.

Este video está amañado no crean al menos en este video el conductor sabe que cualquier carro pasa por ese camino se ve que es un camino si encharcado pero estable cuando es mudy realmente lo vez en el camino sin que circules el mud es sticky y a qui solo es un camino bien cimentado encharcado jajaja para cualquier conductor es obvio 🙄 Que pena de engañar ala gente Y cito y aclaro el Q7 si puede circular en algunos caso en un área de lodo pero al menos este video es amañado Ojalá se pongan las pilas 🪫 y hablen o realicen un video más profesional

of course she can, 25 cm ground clearance and 55 cm wading depth.

Nice SUV! Love the father son videos! You guys are great!

i own one of those, and i would remove the small screen comment (you only use the dashboard one). However one thing on this car sucks balls: voice recognition and destination recognition (when entering address manually) is absolute rubbish. Can take 5 mins to enter a destination. Then it switches to Google search after failing (no default google search), then it works in 1 second... frustrating. Otherwise the car is a delight to drive on the road.

Credit for having the only actual Q7 doing anything offroad, even if mild, in 2022.

I love all the drone footage! I flew in to Denver a few weeks ago (it was snowing when we landed, haha), and drove to Moab. What a beautiful drive through a beautiful state. I love CO! (Moab was epic too...7 days of mountainbiking, and one day on the trails with a rented Rubicon)

My dad recently bought a 2017 Q7 and the thing is awesome, super torquey and fast, even for a normal car, but he decided to put Nitto Grappler tires on it and it's insane lol, don't know why he'd put it on a car that mostly made for pavement but still pretty cool

Can someone help me please. So this is my question. I have a trailer and I need to know how to use tow mode on the 2017 Audi Q7. Could someone please help. Thanks

Audi is Best luxury SUV Range rover is best off road SUV

Love watching the father son videos! Such a dynamic duo! Especially when you two were gunning Tommy's Cooper up in the twisties! In regards to the Q7, starting to grow on me. Since we got my mum the '17 A3 I'm finding Audi's subtle design very attractive! Interior finish is on another level than my '16 BMW 2 series as well! Keep up the great work boys!

My mom has one of these, I took it through a creek crossing and drove it up the creek a bit, I was very impressed with it

What's the point of this? A luxury Crossover that's not designed for off-road will easily go through mud puddles. It has Audi's Quattro. I can control everything from the wheel on my virtual cockpit without the need to look away from the road ahead. The dash screen is perfectly sized too without being a distracting monstrous touch screen. Waste of time getting that thing dirty. SUPERCHARGED........

Interesting in one video you bash the DJI Mavic but now your using it in this video. How about another video on the Mavic and your Fresh opinion on it and its features.

This is a bummer, I wish I could've seen it go up Goldmine hill without so much Snow.

Nothing a DUster couldn;t handle. Next.

absolutely. just wash it asap after..🙂

Holy Cannoli indeed! I love this car.

That's a beautiful place over there

Do the gold mine hill!

When will TFL begin a towing test for SUVs? We all know & understand how trucks can tow, but Americans are buying more & more SUVs & many can tow, such as this Audi Q7. I would love to see an Ike Gauntlet SUV towing test with about 5,000 lbs. Please????

mmp到了国内又是几十万的税.........囧

The Prestige model comes with a larger screen, but I will be interested to see how well the larger, touchscreen displays work. Like in the Q8 and the new A8. Although, I also keep hearing that touchscreens are tougher to operate while driving than Audi's current MMI.

Says the screen is almost the same size as his iPhone, puts the phone up to the screen and it ends up being almost double the size, even though he puts it 6 inches away

Ok so as far as I understood no off road capability. Have a bit of momentum and Civic can drive that road.

When are you going to take the Tesla model X off-road? or at least some challenging snow conditions?

❤Audi

Hello, what camera is being used in the first minutes outside the car? TIA!

the only thing I dont like about this car is that it looks more like a6 allroad than an suv

Great looking car except for the taillights mix with the tailgate looks a bit weird but overall great

Great video! Thank you for the review Roman!

I know Audi is capable car but where’s the off-road

volvo doesnt want that tailgate. the lights on the tail lights up so you should see better

Nice but I am still buying 04 Toureg. Great channel guys.

That car would no issue if it had winter tires to get up gold mine hill

Question for TFLC would you get GM Tahoe or Audi Q7

Any plans to test drive the 2.0 L turbo in Colorado?

A lot of car brands like Ford are using the hexagonal grill

The design is good; geared towards conservative crowd

about hawk

off-road ?

all that snows gonna melt within 5 years....sad!

Nice video

Stuck up screen on the dash ? No thank you Next time you drive through a puddle of water , go a bit slower, want to see how the traction controls work

what did you think of the previous model?

Must be Gas. The TDI has more torque output

Styling wise: Boxy > Curvy

Just your average gravel road that we also have here in Finland (we got shitty roads...) and been driving through them with my girlfiends Toyota Yaris no problem. But sure, Audi might provide more comfortable ride compared to Toyota. But that road wasn't really a test of Audis capabilities, but it's not an off road car anyway so it's all good.

Terrible review. When the title says off-roading we expect mud hill climbs and driving in snow not just driving through puddles. If any of you guys want a proper review channel look at Carwow- top notch journalism from Matt but as for this,pfft

You used the world 'careening' in the proper context - yay! Great video, guys.

Greetings from Czech Republic! Great video as always :) We do have summer weather out here already. Anyway, I just looked up at audi.cz and they claim this 3L tfsi to eat about 7.7L/100km which is 30.5mpg :D How funny is that? I hate european manufactures to lie like that :/

You guys being professional automobile testers/reporters should be able to realize the difference in the handling between european and american cars.You never mention it because you dont want to badmouth american cars.I recently drove a Chevrolet suv with a six cylinder gasoline engine with 390hp and it handled awful.My wifes little Fiat with a small four cylinder motor producing less than 90 hp is faster and better handling than this american monster.Why would anyone who knows a little about cars and enjoys driving would want to own this gasoholic dinosaur?

hey look a volkswagen atlas! 🤭

Is the q7 as off road capable as the xc90?

I thought in the US brake lights had to be affixed to a non moving part of the vehicle. No trunk of lift-gate is allowed.

Why would you make a video of this car off-roading was looking forward to some acceleration and driving dynamics reviews

Take it on Goldman Hill pls

How much did the drone cost

Seriously beautiful drone footage!

Could a Q7 with the V6 tow a JKU on a a trailer?

4:32-4:34 is what she said...

That thing don't belong there - it's build to race down the German Autobahn and annoy drivers of classic cars who are trying to have a good time while it's bringing an annoyed, over worked person who hates driving, to their destination xD It's like a big joke seeing one of those getting dirty, but keep up the good work, I like your channel a lot!

What happened to Nathan?

Bring back Nathan

Great drone footage, thanks!

Bro you must be kidding me. You are testing a Q7 in a muddy trail in which you can't even get stuck or smth. Like the surface of the ground is hard as damn rock, and you call that seriously muddy

a subaru stock.

Your nephew?

Perfect.

nope

Love the video angles provided via drone!!

the ground clearance is very low for a full size suv....,strange

Amazing SUV !

That is not off roading ,, you stayed on road ... the road is hard packed and wet in places,, not challenging at all ... 11:20 About being first with the tail lights in the hatch ,, You need to look into that ,, it has always been illegal per the NHTSA to have the brake lights on a movable body panel ,, perhaps VW/Audi got an exception.. could be a story ...

You obviously have never driven an OB on the OEM Bridgestones Duelers. Awful in the snow. I know. Wife did ~75K miles on two sets (then we swapped cars) and I couldn't believe how useless they were. Did some research and bought something price comparable and 10X better. Drives better than new. PS: Glad Tesla, set the standard for screens. They also set the standard for being unreliable. How's that electric bill? Would you buy a house with electric heat? So keep buying your car jack mobiles (Range Rovers etc), and I'll keep my OB and buy another (minus the crap tires).