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photography courtesy of audi usa q-ing up audi debuts the 2017 q7, a family-friendly suV that punches aboVe its weight. by robert cocuzzo "Make room!" So must've said Audi's execs when the luxury car company molded the first clay models for its 2017 Q7. With three rows of plush leather seats, this midsize SUV packs all the spacious functionality of a station wagon, but ditches the dated wood paneling in favor of strong, elegant lines. Its family-friendly design extends beyond its no-nonsense interior and into its sophisticated safety technologies, which can command the vehicle to stop on a dime. But this 333-horsepower chariot isn't just for soccer moms pinballing their rug rats from dance recital to piano practice. Flip into Dynamic mode and the Q7 grips switchbacks like it's climbing a rope in gym class. It goes from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds—as fast as some Maseratis—and is tough enough to conquer the off-road, let alone Mass Ave potholes. So, put on your floaties—the Audi Q7 is about to make waves in your carpool. . The 2017 Audi Q7 boasts the best of both worlds— functionality and safety for the family-minded; blazing speed and off-road chops for thrill-seekers. The q7 goes from 0 To 60 in 5.7 seconds—as fasT as some maseraTis. Style c arnoisseur 84 bostoncommon-magazine.com