Engine: 4.2-liter DOHC 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 280-hp 3.6-liter V6; 350-hp 4.2-liter V8

Transmission: 6-speed Tiptronic automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed Tiptronic automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and electronic brake assist, electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover sensing and tow mode, three-position seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual front air bags, front side seat-mounted torso air bags, three-row side curtain air bags, tire pressure monitors

Optional Safety Equipment: rear-seat side torso air bags

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Bratislava, Slovakia

Model Tested: Audi Q7 4.2 Premium ($59,900)

Standard Equipment: four-zone climate control, premium Cricket leather upholstery, six-passenger seating configuration, fold-flat third-row bench seat, navigation system, power windows, power locks, 14-speaker Bose audio system with AM/FM/6CD/SAT, panorama sunroof, keyless engine starting, XM Satellite Radio, rear backup camera and voice activated controls, leather-wrapped power tilting/telescoping multi-function steering wheel, heated steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, side and rear sunshades, fog lamps, headlight washers, 19-inch alloy wheels

Options as Tested: 20-inch alloy wheels ($800); Adaptive Air Suspension ($2,600); Audi Side Assist ($500); Rear Side Airbags ($350)

Destination Charge: 720

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 350 @ 6800

Torque: 325 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/23

Wheelbase: 118.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 200.2/78.1/68.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 65.0/66.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.5/NA/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.0/NA/37.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.6/NA/29.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 88.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone with stabilizer bar, air springs

Ground Clearance: 8.1 inches

Curb Weight: 5467 pounds

Towing Capacity: 5500 pounds

Tires: P255/55HR18

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 25.4 Gallons