As expected with the Q7, the interior is carried over for 2015 with minimal updates. It still manages to look modern with a good build quality and premium materials used everywhere. The center console is tilted towards the driver with easy to reach controls and a well-integrated MMI infotainment system. The Q7 boasts of three rows of seating, which can carry up to 7 passengers, but like most crossovers, the third row is not fit for adults on longer journeys.
Features like leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable front seats with heating, dual-zone climate control, and a lot more are available as standard. Cargo capacity is average at 10.9 cubic feet, which can be expanded to 72.5 cubic feet by folding both the rear rows flat. Loading of stuff in the cargo is also made easier, thanks to the standard power liftgate.
Models
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2015 Audi Q7
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2015 Acura MDX
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2015 Infiniti QX60
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2015 Lexus GX
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Seating Capacity
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7
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7
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7
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7
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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39.5/58.7/41.3
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38.1/61.1/41.4
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40.7/60.3/42.3
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38/55.4/41.7
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Middle Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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39/58.1/37.1
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38.3/59.1/36.6
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38.3/60.4/41.7
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40.4/57.3/34.1
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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35.6/48.6/29.2
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35.6/54.7/28.1
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36.5/57.1/30.8
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35.2/54.5/29.3
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Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)
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10.9
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14.8
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15.8
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11.6
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While the 2015 Audi Q7 offers plenty of space in the front and middle row, the third row is the least spacious in its class. The Infiniti Q60 takes the first spot, offering the most interior space, followed by both the Acura MDX and Lexus GX. The Audi Q7 also falls behind the other rivals in terms of the cargo area. When comparing the cargo space, again Infiniti QX60 takes the top spot with a space of 15.8 cubic feet. Some standout interior features include:
- Heated first and second-row seats
- Standard leather upholstery
- Quad-zone climate control
- Manual sunshades for rear windows
- Panoramic sunroof
- Keyless entry
- Hands-free liftgate
How intuitive is the 2015 Audi Q7’s infotainment unit?
For the 2015 model, the Q7 still doesn’t get Audi’s updated MMI infotainment system and is instead stuck with a smaller unit. However, it is still easy to use with intuitive menus and quick responses. The system also gets all the modern features like satellite radio, dual DS-card slots, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, and an 11-speaker audio system as standard. Higher trims also get an upgraded 14-speaker audio system from Bose, Audi connects telematics, navigation, and a bigger display. Standout infotainment features of the 2015 Audi Q7 include:
- Audi MMI infotainment system
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- 14-speaker Bose sound system
- iPod and Bluetooth connectivity
- Built-in navigation
- Satellite radio
- Audi connect services