Lease takeover: red 2022 Audi Q7 Progressiv in Simplot

Lease takeover: the 2022 Audi Q7 Progressiv

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2022 Audi Q7 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Here is the 2022 Audi Q7 Progressiv for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Before you sign for the Q7

There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, forward collision avoidance and electrical system; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Engine and fuel

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

The EPA rates it at 10.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 32 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $56.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Who the Q7 suits

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

How big it is

As a full-size SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

Rent it for a week first

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A test week in the Q7 tells you more than any review.

Which one to look for

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $189 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

A note on Simplot

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Simplot starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Simplot is about 2,985 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Over to you

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.