2015 Audi Q7: Full-Sized and Fantastic

Hunting for a new full-size family hauler for you and yours?  Well, if so, your friends at Audi Northwest Indiana are quick to recommend our standout, seven-passenger SUV, the 2015 Audi Q7.  Big and bossy, this brute is bad to the bone.  Yet, if you think curb appeal is all this auto has going for itself ... well, prepare to reconsider.  Read on to learn why else the Q7 has remained so popular with folks throughout our greater Hobart, Crown Point, Gary and Valparaiso, IN area.

There are several, distinctive drivetrain options available for the 2015 Q7.  Have a look at the bullet-point breakdown of each below:

• 3.0T - Supercharged 3.0-liter V6 - 280 hp/295 lb.-ft. of torque
• 3.0T (S-Line) - Supercharged 3.0-liter V6 - 333 hp/325 lb.-ft. of torque
• TDI - Turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V6 - 240 hp/406 lb.-ft. of torque.

All engines are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and are also standardly equipped with quattro all-wheel drive.  As for which engine type you should go with, it's a matter of taste.  If you want a spunky, spirited ride, the S-Line model will likely do the trick. If you prefer a more eco-minded cruiser, consider the TDI.  This fun, yet frugal model achieves an astounding 22 mpg combined (19 city/28 highway).

The Q7's trim totem pole sure is a tall one.  For all intents and purposes, though, there are essentially three, unique trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.  Sure, the top-tier models have their charm, but that doesn't mean the base iteration is anything to sneeze at, either.  Standard equipment on the Premium includes 18-inch wheels, xenon headlamps, LED running lights, turn signals and taillights, a power liftgate, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control and leather upholstery.

Of course, no Audi would be complete without a smattering of top-shelf tech.  And in this regard, the Q7 delivers.  Standard amenities include rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity, the MMI infotainment interface, a 6.5-inch display screen, as well as a thunderous, 11-speaker audio system, which is complemented by a CD player, satellite radio and iPod compatibility.

We invite you to stop by and see us at our Merrillville, IN showroom sometime soon.  During your visit, we'll get you going with a test drive in the Q7, an experience that's sure to prove its beauty is much more than skin-deep.