The 2007 Audi Q7 line features two engines and two trim levels. Both the 3.6 and 4.2 models are available in regular and Premium trim. All Q7s come with six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmissions and quattro all-wheel drive.

The 3.6, available September 2006, is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 280 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with five-passenger seating, cloth upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 10-way power driver's seat, Audi MMI, cruise control, AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers, a manual tilt/telescoping multi-function steering wheel, power windows and locks, keyless entry, black roof rails, fog lights, alarm/engine immobilizer system, and 18-inch wheels.

Options include panorama sunroof ($1,850), leather upholstery, seven-passenger seating, heated front and rear seats and XM or Sirius satellite radio, privacy glass, auto-dimming rearview mirror, light/rain sensor, and brushed aluminum trim.

Premium trim adds leather upholstery, 10-way power front passenger with heating feature and driver seat memory, heated front and rear seats, wider wheels and tires, aluminum roof rails, Bi-Xenon headlamps, genuine wood and aluminum trim, AM/FM/6CD sound system with 14 Bose speakers, privacy glass, auto-dimming rearview mirror, light/rain sensor, an interior light package, and a cargo area cover.

Options for the 3.6 Premium include premium Cricket leather, driver's seat memory, six-passenger seat configuration, automatic rear climate control, DVD-based navigation, Rear Parktronic with rear-view camera, Audi Side Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, power tailgate, Bluetooth connectivity, Homelink, voice-activated controls, adaptive front lighting, dual-tone sills/bumpers, keyless engine starting, 20-inch wheels, and a 6,600-pound tow package.

The 4.2 ($49,900) is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 that produces 350 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. In addition to the standard equipment found on the 3.6 Premium, the 4.2 features a leather-wrapped power tilting/telescoping multi-function steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, side and rear sunshades and a fold-flat third-row bench seat.

Options for the 4.2 include premium leather upholstery ($1,000); six-passenger seat configuration ($1,200); four-zone climate control ($950); navigation system ($1,800); the Technology package ($2,400), which includes rear backup camera, Audi Side Assist, keyless engine starting and voice activated controls; a cold weather package ($850) that includes heated front and rear seats and a heated steering wheel; panorama sunroof ($1,850); Sirius or XM satellite radio ($550); a 6600-pound towing package ($550); Trunk tie-down system ($250); rear side air bags ($350); 19-inch alloy wheels ($800); 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,600).

The 4.2 Premium ($59,900) adds 19-inch alloy wheels, headlight washers, heated steering wheel, premium Cricket leather, panorama sunroof, rear climate control, the six-passenger seating configuration, keyless engine starting, the navigation system, Sirius or XM radio, rear backup camera and voice activated controls. Options for the 4.2 Premium include 20-inch alloy wheels ($800); Adaptive Air Suspension ($2,600); Audi Side Assist ($500); 6600-pound towing package ($550); rear side air bags ($350); and the seven-passenger seat configuration (no charge). An S-Line package ($3,800), available on all models except 3.6, features more aggressively styled lower body moldings, sport front seats, a sport-tuned suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels. S-Line models are not available with the Adaptive Air Suspension.

Safety features on all Q7 models include anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and an electronic stability program with rollover sensing and a tow mode. Passive safety features include front seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual front air bags, front side seat-mounted torso air bags, side curtain air bags that span all three rows of seats. Tire pressure monitors are also standard. Rear-seat side torso air bags are optional on all arrays.