dlaugh

It seems like a few forum members have seen one of the new Q7s abroad. Anyone able to comment on the ease of entry to the third row, perhaps as compared to the current model? I'm interested in these two lines from the press release:Thanks!

dlaugh

Ok, I've partially answered my own question. Great forum members posted videos. This one has demo of auto-seat raise at ~2 min. mark, but not yet a video of access to the third row.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORmZsE3Z-lY#t=120

ksalno

I had a hands on demo of the Q7 at Audi NA HQ this past weekend. Access to the 3rd row is much improved. Both sides of the 2nd row fold forward easily and there are switches on the C pillar to raise the rear seats (assuming you don't have a cargo mat or privacy cover in the way) from the rear door. From there entry is pretty easy. I'm 6' 1" and had no problem. Also, we had a 6' footer climb into the 3rd row and with the 2nd row slid forward a few inches, he had plenty of room for his knees. Also the 2nd row seats are divided 35-30-35 in terms of seating space, so the middle in the 2nd row is fairly roomy. Many SUVs have a 40-20-40 split which makes sitting in the middle a real pain. There are also tether hooks for baby seats in all 5 seating locations, so you have lots of flexibility for where to put the car seats.

dlaugh

Thanks for this -- it is helpful to my family's purchasing decision.

bozack

I sure wish they had captains chair options, we may forego the next generation just because we are wanting captains chairs now that everyone is getting older...

bozack

Here is a video showing 3rd row access better -

iconoclast

how does the third row compare to the third row of the 2016+ xc90?