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    2012 Audi Q7

    New from

    $90,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.4 - 11.3 L / 100km

    About the Audi Q7

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Audi Q7 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $90,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $257,700 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Q7 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2008.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm), 3.0L supercharger petrol direct injection (245kW/440Nm), 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (250kW/800Nm) and 5.9L turbo diesel common rail (368kW/1000Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Q7 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.43 - 141.27 kW/t
    66.58 kW/t
    177.01 kW/t
    Boot Space
    775 - 1,201 litres
    249 litres
    1,201 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.4 - 11.3 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    14.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    885 - 1,351 km
    591 km
    1,351 km
    Price
    $90,000 - $257,700
    $62,990
    $257,700
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,900 - 3,275 kg
    2,670 kg
    3,275 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,300 - 3,500 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    31°
    16.7°
    34.6°
    Departure Angle
    23 - 25°
    22.9°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    205 - 240 mm
    175 mm
    240 mm

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    2012 Audi Q7 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Disc Player Armrest Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Armrest Location: Armrest
      • Disc Player Armrest Media Type: Cd
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 11
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Pl71
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Trailer Hitch Towing Preparation
      • Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Coloured Insert
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Coloured Insert
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.43
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 31.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2026
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1201
      • Departure Angle: 23.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1030
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1490
      • Front Track (mm): 1651
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.1
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1737
      • Overall Length (mm): 5089
      • Overall Width (mm): 2177
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 990
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1475
      • Rear Track (mm): 1681
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3002
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 100
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Beige
      • Two Tone
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1351
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 216
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Roof
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Roof Rails Colour: Black
      • Sliding Third Row Sunroof
      • Third Row Sunroof Location: 3rd Row
      • Third Row Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Third Row Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20070816
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Audi Q7 Vr6 Fsi, Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Interactive
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2990
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2295
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2219
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2012 Audi Q7 Dimensions

    1737mm
    2177mm
    5089mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Audi Q7 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q7

    The most fuel efficient Audi Q7 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi Q7 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.9L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 11.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi Q7 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    2012 Audi Q7 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi Q7?

    The Audi Q7 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Audi Q7 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi Q7 is the Base that starts from $90,000.

    The most expensive Audi Q7 is the Base that starts from $257,700.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi Q7 is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg

    The largest Audi Q7 is the Base which measures 2177mm wide, 5089mm in length and sits 1772mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi Q7 is the Base which has 368kW of power from its 5.9L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Audi Q7 is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi Q7 is the Base which weighs 3275 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi Q7 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.