The Audi Q7 was introduced into Audi’s lineup as a mid-size luxury crossover SUV in 2007 and remains popular to this day. Audi vehicles are known for their luxury styling and for having the features consumers expect from today’s SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2025 Audi Q7?
The 2025 Audi Q7 has a towing capacity of 4,400 pounds to 7,700 pounds.
There’s a bit more to know about Audi Q7 towing capabilities and the factors that affect it, which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2025 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
As we covered earlier, the current 2023 Audi Q7 can tow a maximum of 7,700 lbs.
In order to get the max tow capacity out of your 2025 Q7, you’ll need the 55 TFSI engine on the Q7 or the V8 engine on the SQ7.
The 2025 Audi Q7 with a 45 TFSI engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2025 Audi Q7 with a 55 TFSI engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2025 Audi SQ7 can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| 2025 Audi Q7 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine |
| Premium 45 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L 4cyl |
| Premium 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 |
| Premium Plus 45 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L 4cyl |
| Premium Plus 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 |
| Prestige 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 |
| SQ7 Premium Plus | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 4.0L V8 |
| SQ7 Prestige | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 4.0L V8 |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
You can check out our guide to Audi Q7 towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.
Here’s a video of an Audi Q7 being put to a real-world towing test pulling a 44’ travel trailer:
Audi Q7 Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
2025 Audi Q7 Braked Tow Capacity: up to 7,700 lbs.
2025 Audi Q7 Unbraked Tow Capacity: 1,650 lbs.
Audi Q7 Engine Specs
Audi offers two engine options for the Q7.
45 TFSI Audi Q7 Engine
The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, delivering 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard Quattro all-wheel drive.
2025 Audi Q7 45 Engine Towing Capacity: 4,400 pounds.
55 TFSI Audi Q7 Engine
The more powerful option is the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with a mild-hybrid system, producing 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. It also has an 8-speed automatic transmission and Quattro AWD.
2025 Audi Q7 55 Engine Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds.
4.0L V8 Audi SQ7 Engine
The 2025 Audi SQ7 is the high-performance variant of the Q7, featuring a more powerful engine for enhanced driving dynamics. It comes equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, delivering 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive.
2025 Audi SQ7 TFSI Engine Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds.
Audi Q7 Tow Package Info
Does The Audi Q7 Have A Tow Package?
Audi offers a factory-installed Audi Q7 towing package.
The Audi Q7 trailer hitch towing package includes the following:
- Audi Q7 factory Class III receiver trailer hitch
- 7-pin wiring harness with connector
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On an Audi Q7?
If you plan on towing anything with your Audi Q7, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Audi Q7 Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Audi Q7 uses a Class 3 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Audi Q7 trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 7,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 700 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Audi Q7
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your Q7:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Audi Q7 Trailer Hitch Installation
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your Q7, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on an Audi Q7 trailer hitch installation:
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With an Audi Q7?
The Audi Q7 does not allow for bumper towing, so you’ll need to use a frame mounted hitch.
How Do I Know If My Audi Q7 Has A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your Q7 to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your Q7.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2025 Audi Q7 Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 Audi Q7 is 1,444 to 1,532 pounds.
The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 Audi SQ7 is 1,654 pounds.
This means that the 2025 Q7 can carry up to 1,532 pounds worth of passenger and cargo weight in the vehicle, which makes it great for road trips and hauling heavier items.
Note that the max payload capacity of your 2025 Acadia will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.
You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.
2025 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2025 Audi Q7 has a maximum tow rating of 7700 pounds, which makes it capable of medium-duty towing.
The 2025 Q7’s tow capability is similar to its main competitors which are the 2025 BMW X5 and the 2025 Volvo XC90.
Here are some similar vehicles to the 2025 Audi Q7 and their towing capacities below:
2025 BMW X5: 7,200 pounds
2025 Mercedes Benz GLE: 7,700 pounds
2025 Volvo XC90: 5,000 pounds
2025 Lexus RX 500h: 3,500 pounds
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 Audi Q7 Owner’s Manual on GMC’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.