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Date: 25/08/2017

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 Go back about a decade, and Audi’s audacity was on full display. Its first supercar, the R8, had just recently debuted; the R10 V-12 diesel race car took the checkered flag at the 24 Hours of Le Mans; the A8L W12 galvanized Audi’s place among full-size luxury sedans; and in Europe, Audi introduced a hedonistic version of its Q7 SUV. Powered by a snarling, turbo-diesel 6.0-liter V-12 with 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, the Q7 V12 TDI was a literal heavyweight at more than 5700 pounds and was offered only to its European customers for the equivalent of about $185,000, making it the most expensive Audi of its day.

Since then, Audi’s grandiosity has receded somewhat from that high-water mark. The brand has pulled out of endurance racing. The R8 may be super-er than ever, but 12-cylinder full-size luxury sedans like the A8 W12 are an endangered species. The Q7 V12 TDI’s successor, the SQ7 TDI, has lost four cylinders and a chunk of torque, and it’s half the price. And here we are in a version of the Q7 that the market hadn’t considered or wanted back in 2008, powered by an engine with one-third of that mighty diesel’s displacement and cylinder count: the Q7 2.0T Quattro.
 Since you’ve probably already glanced at the spec panel, you may be surprised (as were we, frankly) that with just 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, the Q7 2.0T accelerated from zero­ to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds in our testing, a not-at-all-terrible number for a three-row luxury SUV. This could never have been possible without the extensive use of aluminum in the second-generation Q7’s slightly downsized body and redesigned suspension, resulting in the loss of hundreds of pounds compared with its predecessor. Indeed, at 4776 pounds with a full tank, this Q7 weighed approximately half a ton less than the Q7 V12 TDI and is 309 pounds lighter than our long-term Q7 3.0T.

That said, the 2.0T doesn’t feel that spry all the time. The 8.2-second rolling-start figure shows the extent to which downshifting and turbo lag hinder acceleration, so unless one toggles the shifter into Sport mode and/or places the vehicle in Dynamic mode via the Audi Drive Select system, sluggishness is almost unavoidable. We found ourselves pushing the pedal to the floor often, not only due to the small engine but also because we found the throttle calibration to be lacking in responsiveness, which didn’t help our fuel economy. Over the course of its stay, the 2.0T averaged 18 mpg, 4 mpg less than the EPA’s 22-mpg combined rating and just one better than we’ve seen in similar driving in a Q7 3.0T. However, on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy loop, the Q7 2.0T turned in a respectable, 26-mpg performance, 1 mpg better than the EPA highway number and 2 mpg ahead of the Q7 3.0T. At least the eight-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and crisply, particularly in Sport mode or when shifting manually with the shift lever or the steering-wheel paddles. And all through the rev range, the four-cylinder spins with a sinewy smoothness commensurate with its luxurious host vehicle.
   The Q7 2.0T’s comparatively lower curb weight also helps it feel nimble and responsive, changing direction quickly and predictably. But even with its optional 255/55R-19 all-season tires (a $1000 upgrade from the standard 18-inch wheels), its lateral grip of 0.80 g was markedly lower than the 1990s-sports-car-like 0.90 g of our overachieving long-termer. We should note that our long-term Q7 benefits from the optional, $4000 Adaptive Chassis package (adaptive dampers, air springs, and four-wheel steering) and low-profile, 21-inch summer tires, none of which are available with the four-banger. Even so, the base Q7 suspension ably absorbs bumps and keeps the body from rolling excessively.

The four-cylinder’s all-season rolling stock also accounts for the Q7’s disappointing 186-foot stopping distance from 70 mph, a whopping 31 feet longer than our heavier 3.0T despite using the same substantial 14.8-inch front and 13.8-inch rear brake discs. The Q7 2.0T’s optional 20-inch wheels and 285/45-series all-season run-flat tires might represent a worthwhile expenditure, especially considering that they only cost another $800 more than the 19s on this vehicle. Oh, and take note, towing enthusiasts, as this one is rated to tug a trailer up to 4400 pounds.

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