In Russia, sales of the Audi Ku 7 began,whose price is about 100 thousand rubles. He 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 immediately that the third row of seats anda pair of separate second-row seats are not included in the basic equipment of the Audi Ku 7 2013, but are put for extra charge. Everything else that only the buyer may wish for is included in the standard equipment of the car. To a greater extent it concerns the Audi Q7 FSI 4.2, the price of which is about 107 thousand dollars. Audi Ku 7 with a three-liter turbodiesel is equipped with more modest. It lacks air suspension, leather seats and many other options, but the price is much lower: from 76 thousand dollars. If you equip the turbo diesel as well as the gasoline version, the difference in price will still be about 10 thousand dollars.
Despite the great difference in the power of thesecars - 233 against 350 horsepower - “diesel”, accelerating to 100km / h, is inferior to the “gasoline” for less than two seconds due to the high torque - 3.0 TDI. At high revs, the diesel is quite noisy, and the petrol version at high speeds sounds noticeably “softer”, without making unpleasant sounds.
Audi Ku 7 has record lowsaerodynamic resistance 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 you need to take into account the fact that at high speeds the air suspension automatically reduces ground clearance, which has a positive effect on the car’s handling.
In addition, the "pneumatics" allowsincrease clearance. Going into the MMI system settings and turning on the Offroad mode, the standard clearance of 180 mm will increase by 25 mm. In this mode, you can drive at a speed of no more than 100 km / h. If you go 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 clearance of the Audi Ku 7 will be increased to a maximum of 240 mm.
All versions 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 accounts for 60%, which is optimal for the car’s handling. If the car slips, then the center differential spreads torque to the axle, where the wheels have the best grip.
In difficult situations on the road, the driver hashelp of the ESP stability system with Offroad mode, electronic blocking of the EDS differential, and also the ASR anti-towing system. Electronics helps the driver to overcome sharp descents, maintaining one speed. With the threat of tipping, the stability system of the RSP stabilizes the position of the machine.
In addition, in the Audi Ku 7 there is a cruise controlACC, as well as the “assistant” to change the lane of the car ASA, which monitors the areas behind and on the side of the car (up to 50 m) at speeds above 60 km / h. In the case when the driver is preparing to make a maneuver, turning on the turn signal, and the ASA system has noticed the approaching car, will a beep about danger be heard? and in the rearview mirror the light will come on.
Cruise control eyes are a radar with a rangeworks up to 180 meters, which is located under the machine number. This system can maintain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead at a speed of 200 km / h. The ACC system implemented the warning function of a possible threat of collision: if the other car is too close, the system will give a beep to the driver, and the electronics may cause a slight braking if no chauffeur’s reaction follows. The ACC radar operates at prohibited frequencies used by the military in Russia. Therefore, if you want to buy this car, you need to drive it from abroad.
