Appearances, the 2012 Audi Q7 is big: as big as most full-size SUV, in fact, with an unladen weight 5500-book just as impressive. The natural assumption would be that the inflated size of at least offer an abundance of space for passengers and payload capacity, but could be wrong. Inside, the Q7 is not as welcoming as its competitors in terms of interior volume.
But that's not to say, the Audi Q7 is suffering from tight spaces. At least the first two rows of seats, adults can enjoy plenty of space, and the passengers are treated to one of the cabins in the segment. Only when you try to cram an adult-sized passengers in a child-size line, or try to drag the number of bulky goods, the Q7 begins to show its weakness.
Q7 strengths, like most of the Audi, the road belongs to the current capacity. Available with three engine options to suit your taste and the added confidence of standard all-wheel drive system, the Q7 is still able to keep most drivers happy. Some of these dynamics can be well worth the sacrifice in space. Then again, smaller than the Audi Q5 might be a smarter choice, if the capacity of passengers and goods is not a priority.
If space is a deal breaker, competitors like the Cadillac Escalade, Land Rover LR4 or Mercedes-Benz GL-Class would be best suited to your needs. All these options provide a comfortable third-row seats and more cargo capacity. But if you happen to get into the Goldilocks, requiring five-passenger luxury transportation company, which can accommodate two children seldom, 2012 Audi Q7 could still be a good consideration.
