I had the pleasure of driving a Q7, 3.0 TDI and wanted to get rid of my first impression here. As far as the engine is concerned, I can only say that I would like to have this one in my elk, but it is surprisingly loud, my xc 90 is quieter what surprised me. The space conditions are impressive, just in the back, just you are sitting somehow different, sitting in the elk is easier, you are sitting higher. For my taste is too much electronics installed, you have hardly a chance without an instruction manual. The shape from the side and from behind I find not very successful, because I like the XC 90 nevertheless better. The highly praised chassis has completely disappointed me, at a fast driven highway exit the Q7 wanted to break out, so that the ESP had to intervene, I take this exit with my xc 90 quite loosely and still have reserves. Conclusion: For me as XC 90 driver there is no reason to change to the Q7, I wait and hope the Volvo brings a powerful 6 cylinder diesel at some point. To all now: That is my personal opinion.