2014 BMW X5 vs 2015 Audi Q7 [Photo Comparo]

[advantage20]

Really disappointed by the new Q7. It is fortunately shorter than the huge previous generation but it looks more like a wagon than an SUV and the nav screen seems ridiculously small

[CrockettHood]

Yuck!! Not digging the new Q7 at all. X5 looks wayyyyy better!

[possib1edoc]

I like Audi's more than BMW's but that new Q7 doesn't look good to my eyes. Looks like an elevated station wagon/mini-van. Interior is not bad though but really small infotainment screen. Still prefer X5 > Cayenne > Q7. If the Cayenne had a better infotainment system, would have gone for that. X5 looks more "manly" which I like.

[patrobX5]

I thought it was a station wagon lol I was expecting more, not liking it at all! Don't like those huge lights in the bumper! Plus the screen looks like it was an after thought, too high.

[Bimar]

Too wagon like and front like an A4? They have lost creativity

[SDRX]

When BMW said the boss is back they clearly meant it

[hyde]

No comparison. It looks a lot lower, almost like a minivan or wagon.
The illusion is caused by those huge fenders/flares going up so high and that silver side accent, what is up with that?
I bet it looks a lot better in person and in black or another color (as much as I love the blue).

What's up with these new generation Germans and their rounded backs? Even F15 went with the softer back compared to E70, and now Q7 is doing it. I don't get it. You make a $70k SUV that's been softened in the back with a curvy roof and turned into a playdoh mold just to cut the emissions? This is why I still respect Range Rover's design, the only true boxy SUV that's still out there.

Front end is more VW than Audi.

[Roundown]

To my eyes, it looks a lot like a lowered X5 would.

Also- I bet it's huge in person.

[opasha]

Yeah, that Q7 just looks like a big station wagon...EPIC FAIL.

[CaliE90]

4400 pounds should really help this new Q7 in terms of performance, handling, and efficiency. Just for reference: a 6 cylinder X5 is around 4800 pounds.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by cSurf

To my eyes, it looks a lot like a lowered X5 would.

Also- I bet it's huge in person.

Just to be clear- I think it looks pretty good. I like the high belt line and think the rear looks better than that of the X5.

For context, I don't hate wagons and I bet this thing (if the production version is this low) drives pretty well.

[sand99]

The all-digital instrument cluster is the only thing that looks good on the Q7. Looks like they lifted it straight from the new TT. Everything else is a step backwards IMO. Can't believe it took them this long to come up with this!

And the really scary part is that's the S-Line (sportiest) trim. Can you imagine how bad this will look in base form?

The weight savings are impressive though. Too bad it fails everywhere else.

[HamsF80]

I've always been a big fan of the Q7, but this new design looks more like a station wagon. I'm not sure I like it, but I'd have to see it in person.

[paicapo]

hahaha, the q7 really looks like a minivan, would be interesting to see them Audi guys putting on 22" wheels and lowering that car, talk about LOW rider :-) joke a side, it’s kind of sad the last q7 was truly land breaking in its design back in 2006 or so and that model still is holding up pretty good whit the s-line package, and W12 is unique a real diesel monster! Did you guys in NA get the Audi Q7 W12?

[vladberca]

Impressive weight drop. I'm curious about the engines. Interior design is not that good!

[lokoloko]

What are you all smoking?! I think the Q looks so much more refined and easier on the eyes than the X, and worlds more appealing than the previous gen. Driving the Q wouldn't make you look like a douche either!

[kanvas]

Every time I see the Q7, I really try to like it. Now, I just can't