Should you buy one?

Absolutely. We love the Audi Q7 and, more importantly, so do buyers. It remains a popular premium SUV choice thanks to its stunning blend of equipment, technology, quality and comfort. And, for our petrolhead staffers, its interesting petrol engines and old school driving experience seal the deal.

The cosmetic revisions introduced as part of this second facelift add a little extra kerb appeal to what was already a very competent all-rounder. Despite being on sale for almost a decade, it remains an incredibly recommendable choice for large families.

It’s far better built and far nicer to drive than a Mercedes GLE, and it’s a little bit more comfortable than a BMW X5. If that’s where your priorities lie, stop your search now and head to your local Audi dealer. Go for 50 TDI model if you want a good blend of power and economy, or have the barnstorming SQ7 if you’re fortunate enough to not need to worry about fuel consumption. You’ll thank us later.

What we like

The build quality, the refinement, the comfort, the simply vast amount of space and the reassuringly familiar old school driving experience. Oh yeah, and the daft amount of performance you have on tap in the SQ7.

What we don’t like

The touchscreen climate controls are idiotic and the plug-in hybrid powertrain isn’t anywhere near as efficient as Audi says it is. The ride also gets a little harsh if you opt for the biggest 22-inch wheels.