Bitcar Original As people's living standards continue to improve, more and more people are beginning to pursue higher material and spiritual quality of life. For cars that are closely related to their daily lives, they may require more. Luxury, three-row space, and strong power are what these people value extremely when buying a car. This time, we selected the old European powerhouse Audi Q7 and the American luxury representative Lincoln Aviator to see whether they can meet the needs of these consumers.
The Aviator is slightly better in terms of luxury
The appearance design of the Aviator is very grand, with a stable shape and a sense of fashion. The entire car is embellished with a large number of chrome trim strips, which also gives the Aviator a unique American style. The front face of the Aviator adopts Lincoln's iconic star chrome grille design, and mid- to high-end models are also equipped with matrix LED headlights.
The side lines of the Aviator's body are simple and smooth, and the roof and waistline narrow backwards together, creating a dynamic feeling that is ready to go. The entire vehicle uses black hidden pillar trim panels, and paired with a black roof, the luxurious temperament of the entire vehicle is undoubtedly revealed. In addition, the top-of-the-line Presidential Edition model of the Aviator is also equipped with 22-inch aluminum alloy wheels, which is the finishing touch.
The Aviator’s tail design is full and powerful, and the taillights adopt Lincoln’s representative through-type design, which looks very impressive when lit at night. The vehicle has a large departure angle, which not only reflects a certain sense of dynamics in the shape, but also enhances the vehicle's passability. In addition, the Aviator's exhaust pipe adopts a design with four outlets on both sides and has a realistic exhaust pipe. Qi function.
The interior design of the Aviator also reflects the characteristics of the Lincoln family. The instrument panel with a through-type design is grand, bold and vaguely reminiscent of the Lincoln Navigator. The interior is embellished with large areas of leather and metal plaques, and the color-blocking design not only reflects a good sense of class, but also brings a warm feeling of home.
The entire Aviator series uses a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, with delicate and rich display details, while the suspended central control screen is 12.8 inches in size. The vehicle system is Lincoln SYNC+ intelligent mobility interconnection system, which has functions such as navigation, voice control, multimedia, Internet of Vehicles, and OTA remote upgrades. In addition, the Presidential Edition also has a rear LCD screen configuration, and rear passengers can control multimedia.
The Aviator’s many configurations also reflect its luxurious style, includingIncluding induction electric trunk, remote control start, Bluetooth key, steering wheel heating, steering wheel electric adjustment, active noise reduction, Presidential Edition front seats with 30-way electric adjustment, seat heating/ventilation/massage function, rear seat heating/ Ventilation function, 28-speaker Revel audio, automatic three-zone air conditioning, heated wiper nozzles and other functions. The mid-to-high-end models also have electric suction doors throughout the vehicle and wireless charging for mobile phones in the front row.
Let’s take a look at the Audi Q7. This model has obvious Audi styling features and is also in line with the characteristics of German models. Its shape has sharp edges and corners and looks quite tough. The whole vehicle has a relatively strong business atmosphere and is more than refined, but the atmosphere seems to be slightly inferior to that of the Aviator.
The front face of the Q7 uses a polygonal mid-grid grille, and the headlights are undoubtedly the highlight of its appearance. The headlights adopt a matrix arrangement, and the entire series is equipped with LED low beams as standard, and the top model is also equipped with laser high beams.
The shape of the side of the Q7's body is relatively simple, and there is not much elaboration on the details, making it appear more traditional. The rim size of the top-of-the-line vehicle is 21 inches, which is inferior to the Aviator Presidential Edition in terms of size and visual effect.
The rear shape of the Q7 still looks very traditional and very family-like, so that unfamiliar people may confuse it with the Q5. The taillights do not use a through-type design, but use a through-type decorative strip to connect the two taillights. However, the texture of the light after it is lit is still very good. There are two exhaust outlets under the rear of the car, which is also a common practice for Audi models in recent years.
The interior of the Q7 has a very strong sense of technology, which is something that pilots cannot provide. The cockpit is equipped with three screens, and the gloss black trim creates a very modern cockpit atmosphere. Although the high-end models add wood grain trim to highlight the luxury, it feels a bit superfluous.
The size of its full LCD instrument panel is the same as that of the Aviator, at 12.3 inches, while the sizes of the central control screen are 10.1 inches and 8.6 inches respectively. The vehicle system is an MMI system, and the UI interface is relatively similar to Volkswagen. The system has navigation, voice control, multimedia, and Internet of Vehicles functions, and supports Apple CarPlay/Baidu CarLife mobile phone interconnection, but it does not have the function of OTA remote upgrade.
Except for the lowest model, the Q7 is basically equipped with an induction electric trunk, 30-color ambient lighting, and automatic three-zone air conditioning for the front seats.Configuration of mobile phone wireless charging, in-car fragrance, and B&O brand speakers. Configurations such as electric suction doors, electric steering wheel adjustment, and steering wheel heating must be optional or only available on high-end models.
Take the top model as an example. The front seats have 12-way electric adjustment plus leg rest adjustment. It also includes seat heating, ventilation and massage functions. The massage function is only available in the top model. It can only be obtained with different models. At the same time, the rear seat heating of the top model can only be obtained as an option.
The pilot's rear seat is more comfortable
Although the Aviator and Q7 are both positioned as medium and large SUVs, in terms of visual volume and actual body data, the Aviator almost has an overwhelming advantage. , which is also related to the bold characteristics of American SUVs. At the same time, the advantages of internal space brought by the large size will naturally be more obvious.
Aviator provides a very generous storage space around each occupant. Its iconic suspended central control provides a very suitable area for the lower part, while children's toys and baby supplies are placed There's room in the back row, too.
Aviator offers two seat layouts, 6-seater and 7-seater. The 6-seater layout adopts the popular 2-2-2 seat layout. This layout allows the second row of seats to provide excellent riding comfort, which is not provided by models with a 2-3-2 seat layout. Unfortunately, the entire Q7 series uses a 2-3-2 seat layout.
The third row of both Aviator and Q7 models has an electric folding function, which reflects a certain sense of high-end. After folding down the second row of seats, both the Aviator and Q7 can get a flat floor. At the same time, the rear two rows of seats of these two models are equipped with isofix child seat interfaces, which are still very comfortable in actual use. Convenient.
Ride space comparison
Lincoln Aviator
Audi Q7
All Aviator series come standard with 3.0T V6
Lincoln Aviator is equipped with a 3.0L V6 twin-turbocharged engine as standard.The maximum power is 261kW and the maximum torque is 553N·m. It is matched with a 10-speed automatic manual gearbox. Against the background of this data, this engine only needs to add No. 92 gasoline, which will have certain advantages in later use costs.
The Audi Q7 has two engine configurations, 2.0T and 3.0T. The guide price of the 3.0T model is 773,800-869,800 yuan, which is higher than the entire Aviator. Selling price range. This 3.0T engine has a maximum power of 250kW and a maximum torque of 500N·m. In addition, it is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system. The engine is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission. In addition, the entire Q7 series is equipped with 95-proof gasoline.
In terms of chassis, the Aviator adopts a front double-wishbone independent suspension structure. This kind of suspension is mostly found in performance cars that focus on control, while the rear suspension is a multi-link type. The Aviator's front and rear suspensions are made of aluminum alloy to reduce unsprung weight and improve handling. The Q7 uses multi-link independent suspension at the front and rear, and is also made of aluminum alloy. At least at this level, the materials used in the chassis of the vehicle are very kind.
The high-end models in the Pilot have 360° panoramic images and full-speed adaptive cruise functions, while the high-end models have air suspension configurations that can adjust the softness, hardness and height. In addition, mid-to-high-end models also have configurations such as automatic parking, reverse side warning, and HUD head-up display. In terms of intelligent driving assistance, except for the lowest configuration model, all other Aviator models have the functions of merging assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, active braking, and fatigue driving reminder.
The entire Q7 series is equipped with 360° panoramic images, but full-speed adaptive cruise and HUD head-up display are only equipped on top models. High-end models are equipped with air suspension, which can adjust the body height and suspension softness and hardness just like the Aviator. In addition, automatic parking is only equipped on high-end models. All Q7 series are equipped with active braking and fatigue driving reminders, but only the top-end models have configurations such as merging assist, lane keeping, and lane departure warning, and other configurations are available as options.
Editor’s comment: Through this comparison, we can also find that both the Lincoln Aviator and the Audi Q7 have demonstrated their outstanding performance.The popular product competitiveness is worthy of the title of luxury brand. As a luxury brand, the veteran American powerhouse Aviator can be said to be more profound in creating a sense of luxury, and Chinese people seem to be more accustomed to this style. At the same time, in terms of the use of large space and the superiority of power configuration, Aviator does not let the Q7 take any advantage at all. Perhaps this also allows Aviator to become the first choice for families with multiple children. Interested friends may wish to go to a 4S store to experience it for themselves, and I believe they will have their own answers.