2022 Audi Q7 First Drive Review

The Audi Q7 has never been one for striking looks and details, but I must admit I was smitten by its butch and muscular looks.

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The Q7 is one long and relatively low car, giving it a more station wagon-like stance.

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Now, station wagons aren't to everyone's appeal, but I've always found their shape rather appealing, and the new Q7 is one seriously handsome looking automobile.

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The minimal paint quality on the Q7 is also quite eye-catching, especially if you notice its pearly shimmer under the sunlight.

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The Q7 gets a new redesigned bumper, and a pair of new matrix LED headlamps that also feature dynamic turn indicators.

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Now I am not such a massive fan of the 19" five-spoke wheels on this Q7.

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Come over to the rear, and the Q7 has redesigned rear bumper and taillights that also feature dynamic turn indicators.

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