2012 Audi Q7 3.0 Quattro TDI Prestige Trim Overview

Audi packed its 2012 Q7 3.0 Quattro TDI Prestige with as many fancy gizmos and whatzits as they could manage and planted the whole package on 20-inch alloy wheels. Front dual-zone automatic climate controls are matched by rear controls, heated 12-way front bucket seats get ventilation as well, and remote keyless entry is complemented by keyless access and start. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel gets power as well as leather here, and a rear-view camera and front-obstacle detection system is joined by blind-spot alert to make sure the computers do most of the driving. There’s a navigation system with voice recognition and traffic info, a Bose stereo and a memory system for the driver’s seat and heated power-folding mirrors with turn signals. LED daytime running lights pair with automatic xenon headlights, and a power sunroof gets tinted glass here. It’s still powered by the 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine paired with a shiftable 8-speed automatic transmission. Safety is handled via front, rear and center limited-slip differentials, traction and stability control and assisted 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, but if things get too scary and hairy, look to 6 standard airbags as your last line of defense.