In Russia, sales of the Audi Ku 7 car began, the price of which is about 100 thousand rubles. It is not only the first Audi SUV, but also the first car of this brand, which is capable of carrying seven people.
It should be noted right away that the third row of seats and a pair of separate second-row seats are not included in the basic package of the Audi Ku 7 2013, but are charged for an extra charge. Everything else that only the buyer can wish is included in the standard equipment of the car. To a large extent, this applies to the Audi Q7 FSI 4.2, whose price is about 107 thousand dollars. Audi Ku 7 with a three-liter turbodiesel is equipped more modestly. It lacks air suspension, leather seats and many other options, but the price is much less: from 76 thousand dollars. If you equip a turbodiesel in the same way as the gasoline version, then the price difference will still be about 10 thousand dollars.
Despite the big difference in the power of these cars - 233 against 350 horsepower - the “diesel”, accelerating to 100 km / h, is inferior to the “gasoline” in less than two seconds due to the high torque of 3.0 TDI. At high speeds, the diesel is quite noisy, and the gasoline version at high speeds sounds noticeably “softer” without making unpleasant sounds.
Audi Ku 7 has a record low aerodynamic drag and sound insulation of the body, as for a car of its class. Even at high speed inside the SUV is relatively quiet. Audi Ku 7 3.0 TDI with "pneumatics" can reach a speed of 216 km / h, and without it accelerates to 210 km / h. The difference is small, but it must be borne in mind that at high speeds the air suspension automatically reduces ground clearance, which positively affects the handling of the car.
In addition, "pneumatics" makes it possible to increase clearance. Going into the settings of the MMI system and turning on the Offroad mode, the standard clearance of 180 mm will increase by 25 mm. In this mode, you can ride at a speed of no more than 100 km / h. If you drive faster, the default settings will automatically return. If you need to overcome a high obstacle, you need to select the Lift mode, in which the Audi Ku 7 clearance will be increased to a maximum of 240 mm.
All modifications of the Ku 7 have all-wheel drive Quattro. In standard mode, the front axle accounts for 40% of the torque, and the rear axle 60%, which is optimal for the handling of the car. If the car is skidding, then the center differential will transfer the torque to the axis, where the wheels have better grip.
In difficult situations on the road, the driver is assisted by the ESP system of stability with Offroad mode, the electronic differential lock EDS, as well as the ASR anti-towing system. Electronics help the driver to overcome sharp descents, maintaining one speed. In the event of a rollover risk, the RSP stability system stabilizes the machine.
In addition, the Audi Ku 7 has ACC cruise control, as well as an “assistant” to change the ASA car lane, which monitors the areas behind and on the side of the car (up to 50 m) at speeds above 60 km / h. If the driver prepares to make a maneuver by turning on the direction indicator, and the ASA system has noticed an approaching car, will there be a squeak about danger? and the light in the rearview mirror lights up.
The eyes of the cruise control is a radar with a range of up to 180 meters, which is located under the number of the car. This system can maintain a safe distance to the car in front at a speed of 200 km / h. The ACC system implemented the function of preventing a possible collision threat: if the other car is too close, the system will give an audible signal to the driver, and the electronics can provoke a slight braking if no reaction of the driver follows. The ACC radar operates on the forbidden frequencies used by the military in Russia. Therefore, if you want to buy this car, you need to drive it from abroad.