Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -17 City / 22 -25 HWY
Horsepower
225 -333
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sarah M
Affordable car with all the luxury qualities.
I love this vehicle! The only issue is having to remember to put adblue in it. Drives fantastic and maneuvers well. It can fit 7 people comfortably with the third row. Most of the time we have the third row down and can fit quite a bit of luggage. Very speedy and does well in gas mileage.
accountCircle Libby C
Audi q7 fantastic for non soccer moms.
Recently bought a 2012 Audi q7 and I am in love. Heated leather seats and panoramic sunroof makes it feel super luxurious. Haven't had any issues or concerns with it yet. Love it so far. Third row seating is a plus. I have 3 kids including two still in car seats and I am far too young to be a minivan mom. So I was super excited to learn that it had a handy third row.
accountCircle Sarah H
Well-rounded car, able to withstand bad driving conditions and keep you safe!
The car drives really smooth, which makes it enjoyable for long commutes for cross-country ventures, which we have some several of in the car. It has continuously withstood heavy and bitterly cold winters, and always overcomes all the difficult driving conditions. We found the car to be very sturdy in an accident, which very well could have saved my life.
accountCircle Jessica D
Very reliable SUV with lots of room.
The Audi q7 is extremely reliable and safe. It seats seven passengers. It can haul and tow assuming you have the towing package. The oil changes are only every 5, 000 miles. The maintenance is very low. It has a lot of power and torque. The seats are durable and made of leather, so you do get a little hot in the summer.
accountCircle Patricia M
Great miles per gallon! Seats 7 if needed. Very comfortable if you want to do a road trip.
Great mileage, very comfortable, great looking. No complaints whatsoever. Great vehicle!
accountCircle Sam P
Welcome lights, backup camera.
No problems. Very comfortable inside. Rides like an SUV not a crossover. Great acceleration/torque. Ambient lighting. 20' alloy wheels, front rear parking sensors, backup camera. Auto adjust inside mirror. Heated seats. 3rd row seats. Auto leveling headlights. Welcome lights.
accountCircle Michelle P
That It's easy to drive (easy to steer, good view on traffic around you)
It's spacious, good view egen driving, easy to drive, very good navigation system because It's easy to use. Easy to pull The 6th and 7th Seat up or Down. Love The Big roof window. No complaints
accountCircle Susan M
An Audi is reliable, safe, and comfortable.
Audi q7 is in and standing SUV. It needs very little repair or maintenance. The gas mileage runs about 25 miles per gallon. We have very little if any repairs on your vehicle. The engine runs wonderfully. It seats seven individuals, but the back can be used to haul large items. Safety is excellent in the q7. Everything is made of high-quality materials, things are not wearing out quickly like on our previous domestic vehicles.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nick L
Moderate but not lacking in functionality.
It is a rather decent car but it does have the ability to break down every so often, but it tends to be an all around reliable vehicle with only bi-monthly problems. The maintenance is also definitely manageable and it is definitely worth the effort and cost to do so. I think the features included are reflective of what you would think.
accountCircle rho w
It is too expensive to maintain. Love the size of the car.
It has awesome features but it is very expensive to operate

Audi Q7 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0T Premium
280 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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3.0T Premium Plus
280 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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3.0L TDI Premium
225 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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3.0L TDI Premium Plus
225 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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3.0L TDI Prestige
225 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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3.0T S line
333 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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2012 Audi Q7 Owner Reviews

4.40
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5 stars 53%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jessica D on March 28, 2021
Very reliable SUV with lots of room.
The Audi q7 is extremely reliable and safe. It seats seven passengers. It can haul and tow assuming you have the towing package. The oil changes are only every 5, 000 miles. The maintenance is very low. It has a lot of power and torque. The seats are durable and made of leather, so you do get a little hot in the summer.
accountCircle John J on March 23, 2021
Great style great on gas. Drives smoothly.
It is a really reliable car. I think the only complaining I have is I have electrical problems sometimes. Other than that it rides smoothly. Transition in and out of gears smoothly. Great on gas as well. The design for the car is also a plus in my book. Great car overall for people.

Ranks #11 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2012 Audi Q7 has an average owner rating of 4.49 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Audi Q7 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #3 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 audi q7 oil type?

Answer: The 2012 AudiQ7 useS5W-40, 5W-30, 0W-40 or 0W-30 for the 3.0 L V6 and 5W-30 for the 3.0 L V6 diesel engine. The capacity for the car iS7.2 quarts with a filter for the 3.0 L V6 and 8.7 quarts with a filter for...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

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Side

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety