Quick Answer: 2027 Audi Q7 Premium
The Premium is the opening trim of the all-new Q7, priced from $70,900 MSRP before the $1,395 destination charge, which brings it to $72,295. It already carries the full 429-horsepower twin-turbo V6, quattro all-wheel drive, seating for seven with an electric third row, leather upholstery with heated front seats, 20-inch wheels, a power panoramic sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the 12.3-inch front passenger display that Audi makes standard across the lineup. Adaptive cruise assist and a Top View camera are listed as standard too, and the short options sheet (second-row captain's chairs at $450, a $650 Black optic package, a $900 Convenience package, a $850 trailer hitch) is easy to read. Audi Queens in Flushing can show you the Premium alongside the trims above it.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: $72,470 all in for the 2027 Q7 Premium. That total includes the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee) on top of a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $70,900; it excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
What the entry price now buys
A decade ago the cheapest version of a luxury three-row SUV meant giving something up, usually the part you'd notice every day. The 2027 Q7 Premium doesn't follow that script. The powertrain is identical to the one in the $84,900 Prestige, a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with 429 horsepower and 442 lb-ft, which Audi says reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and which can tow up to 7,700 pounds when equipped with the hitch. The cabin is the same architecture too: one curved glass pane for the driver display and center screen, a separate 12.3-inch passenger display, standard front sport seats, ambient lighting, and dual wireless charging pads. Where the Premium differs from the higher trims is in the layers on top, which is exactly where a smart shopper wants the difference to be.
Audi's published equipment for the trim also includes three-zone climate control, MMI Navigation Plus, power-folding third-row seats, an Audi sound system, LED headlights, and adaptive cruise assist with lane departure warning. A Top View camera is on the list, a genuine help when you're easing a seven-seater between a double-parked delivery truck and a Northern Boulevard curb.
The $8,900 headline, read properly
Coverage of the new Q7 has leaned on one number: the starting price went up by $8,900. That's accurate against last year's base Q7, a $62,000 four-cylinder that no longer exists. It's the wrong yardstick for most buyers, though, because for anyone who would have bought last year's V6, the 2027 Premium is the natural successor, and that car launched at about $67,600 to $68,100. Against it, the 2027 Premium costs roughly $3,000 more and adds 94 horsepower, about ten cubic feet of maximum cargo, a passenger screen, captain's-chair availability, and a brand-new body. Framed that way, the Premium reads as a strong-value entry rather than a sticker shock, and it is the number to hold up when comparing against rivals.
Wheels, tires, and the potholes of Queens
The Premium rides on 20-inch wheels.
Audi's equipment list shows the Premium on 20-inch wheels with 275/50 R20 run-flat tires and a comfort suspension, a setup that favors a calm ride over a sporty edge. Run-flats keep you moving after a puncture, which is a comfort on the Long Island Expressway at rush hour, but they do ride a little firmer than conventional rubber, and the sidewall that protects the rim is shorter than you might expect, so a hard hit on a Flushing side street deserves attention. If the BQE and Grand Central are part of your weekly route, ask the sales team to take the Premium over some rough pavement before you decide whether the 20-inch setup suits you, and whether the 21-inch wheels offered on the trims above are worth skipping.
Options worth pricing out
The Premium's option sheet is short enough to fit in a paragraph. Second-row captain's chairs cost $450 and turn the seven-seater into a six-seater with a walk-through, a small price for a lot of day-to-day sanity if the kids stop sharing a bench. The Black optic package at $650 swaps chrome for dark trim and anthracite Audi rings, the Convenience package is $900, and a trailer hitch adds $850 for anyone planning to tow a boat out to a Little Neck Bay marina. Metallic paint is $595 on most colors, and Carrara White is the no-cost choice. For many households the sensible build is the Premium with captain's chairs and nothing else.
What buyers write about the experience
Reviews of the Flushing store keep returning to the same theme: nobody feels rushed. One customer who drove an hour to buy a Q7 summed it up as a "nice dealership and very friendly staff" (Nisha M.), and a buyer from this summer said the team made sure questions were answered "without making us feel pressured" (Joshua P.). For a purchase where the cockpit alone can take twenty minutes to explain, that patience is worth as much as the price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2027 Q7 Premium cost?
The Premium starts at $70,900 MSRP, and Audi's $1,395 destination charge brings the figure to $72,295 before taxes, registration, options, and dealer fees. New York City's combined 8.875% sales tax applies at registration, and the Q7 pricing and leasing guide walks through the full picture, so use current offers and financing to see what applies this month.
What comes standard on the 2027 Q7 Premium?
Quattro all-wheel drive, the 429-horsepower V6, seating for seven, leather, heated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, 20-inch wheels, three-zone climate control, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch passenger display, dual wireless charging, adaptive cruise assist, and a Top View camera. Features can shift with production timing, so check the window sticker on any car you're considering.
Is the Premium the right Q7 trim for a family?
For most families it's the sensible starting point, because the engine, the seating, the cargo room, and the cockpit are the same as on the trims above. The reasons to step up are specific: Bang & Olufsen sound, ventilated seats, and a dashcam on the Premium Plus, or the air suspension and advanced lighting on the Prestige.
Does the 2027 Q7 Premium have a third row?
Yes, a two-seat third row with electric operation comes with every trim, alongside a split second row that takes three seats across. Choose the optional captain's chairs and the Q7 becomes a six-seater with a center aisle to the back.
Can I tow with the Premium?
Audi quotes a maximum of 7,700 pounds when the Q7 is properly equipped with the available trailer hitch, which is $850 on this trim. Loads, accessories, and options can lower that figure, so the owner's manual and the dealership are the places to confirm your trailer's weight.
The bottom line
The Premium proves the new Q7 doesn't need an expensive build to feel like a flagship. The engine, the cockpit, the third row, and the passenger screen are all in at $70,900, and a few hundred dollars of options finish the job. See Q7 inventory in Flushing, and book a test drive so the whole family can try the second row.
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Manufacturer’s suggested retail price excludes the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee), along with state and local taxes, title, registration, license fees, options, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing — confirm current specs with Audi Queens.