Price as tested: $57,920
Powertrain: 350-horsepower 4.2-liter V-8, 6-speed automatic transmission
Fuel efficiency: 15 mpg in Consumer Reports' testing

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Rank: 4 out of 5

Highs: Transmission, fit and finish, front-seat comfort, towing
Lows: Controls, small third-row seat, premium fuel, rear visibility, sloppy emergency handling, backup camera disclaimer

The Q7's third-row seat is especially cramped, according to Consumer Reports.

"Its interior is quiet with very low wind noise and a pleasant-sounding V8 engine," the magazine said.

Consumer Reports calls the Q7's controls "frustrating to use" and notes that the driver interaction system is "often slow to respond." A rear-view video camera functions only after the driver pushes a button to agree to a legal disclaimer displayed on the screen.