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 an Audi Q7?
The Audi Q7 has a towing capacity of 1,650 pounds to 7,700 pounds depending on the year, engine, and trim level.
There’s a bit more to know about Audi Q7 towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2023 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
As we covered earlier, the current 2023 Audi Q7 can tow a maximum of 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2023 Audi Q7 with a 45 TFSI engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2023 Audi Q7 with a 55 TFSI engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2023 Audi SQ7 can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
| Premium 45 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Premium 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus 45 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| Prestige 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| SQ7 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
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.
Audi Q7 Braked Tow Capacity: up to 7,700 lbs.
Audi Q7 Unbraked Tow Capacity: 1,650 lbs.
Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Audi Q7 tow capacity.
Model Year
The Q7’s tow capability varied a bit by year and generation.
For example, the 2017-2022 Q7 model years had a max tow capacity of 7,700 lbs, while the 2011-2014 Q7 model years had a max tow capacity of 6,600 lbs.
Engine Type
Some engine options for the Q7 have a much higher towing capability than others.
Take the 2023 Q7 as an example: the 55 models with the V6 engine can pull 3,300 pounds more than the I-4 engine models!
Trim Level
Certain trim levels had access to beefier engine types, so the higher trim levels of the Q7 could generally tow more.
Same goes for the SQ7 – it can tow the same max amount that the highest Q7 can pull.
Factory Q7 Tow Hitch Vs Aftermarket Q7 Tow Hitch
Many of the earlier year Q7 models specified that they could tow up to 1,100 pounds more if they had the factory tow hitch installed instead of an aftermarket trailer hitch.
Number Of Passengers
This is true for determining how much you should tow with any vehicle, but Audi makes a point to specify how the number of passengers in your Q7 can impact how heavy of a trailer you can pull with it.
This impacts the total weight inside the vehicle, which plays a part in determining how much weight you have left for towing when considering the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Audi Q7 Engine Specs
Audi offers two engine options for the Q7.
45 TFSI Audi Q7 Engine
The 45 TFSI Audi Q7 engine is a 2.0 Liter Inline 4-Cylinder gas engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
This engine produces 261 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft of torque.
55 TFSI Audi Q7 Engine
The 55 TFSI Audi Q7 2023 engine is a 3.0 Liter Turbocharged V-6 gas engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
This engine produces 335 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft of torque.
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.
Audi SQ7 Towing Capacity
The Audi SQ7 can tow the same maximum 7,700 pounds that the Audi Q7 can, so we’ll be including that by each model year it was made in the charts below.
2022 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2022 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2022 Audi Q7 with a 45 TFSI engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2022 Audi Q7 with a 55 TFSI engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2022 Audi SQ7 can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
| Premium 45 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Premium 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus 45 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| Prestige 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| SQ7 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L V6 | 335 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
2021 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2021 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2021 Audi Q7 with a 45 TFSI engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2021 Audi Q7 with a 55 TFSI engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2021 Audi SQ7 can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| Q7 45 TFSI | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| Q7 55 TFSI | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| SQ7 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| Prestige 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
2020 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2020 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2020 Audi Q7 with a 45 TFSI engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2020 Audi Q7 with a 55 TFSI engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2020 Audi SQ7 can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| Q7 45 TFSI | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| Q7 55 TFSI | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| SQ7 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| Prestige 55 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
2019 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2019 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2019 Audi Q7 with a 2.0L engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2019 Audi Q7 with a 3.0L engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine |
| All | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L |
| All | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L |
2018 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2018 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2018 Audi Q7 with a 2.0L engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2018 Audi Q7 with a 3.0L engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2018 Audi SQ7 with a 4.0L engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine |
| All | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L |
| All | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L |
| SQ7 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 4.0L |
2017 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2017 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2017 Audi Q7 with a 2.0L engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2017 Audi Q7 with a 3.0L engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine |
| All | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L |
| All | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L |
2016 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2016 Audi Q7 can tow between 4,400 lbs up to 7,700 lbs depending on which engine it has.
The 2016 Audi Q7 with a 2.0L engine can pull up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2016 Audi Q7 with a 3.0L engine can pull up to 7,700 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine |
| All | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L |
| All | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg | 3.0L |
2015 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2015 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,500 lbs and 6,600 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2015 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,600 pounds.
The 2015 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,500 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,600 lbs / 2,993 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,500 lbs / 2,494 kg | Aftermarket |
2014 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2014 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2014 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2014 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2013 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2013 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2013 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2013 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2012 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2012 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2012 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2012 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2011 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2011 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2011 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2011 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2010 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2010 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2010 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2010 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2009 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2009 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2009 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2009 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2008 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2008 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2008 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2008 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
2007 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity
The 2007 Audi Q7 can tow between 5,512 lbs and 6,615 lbs depending on if it has a factory-installed hitch or an aftermarket hitch.
The 2007 Audi Q7 with a factory-installed hitch can pull up to 6,615 pounds.
The 2007 Audi Q7 with an aftermarket hitch can pull up to 5,512 pounds.
| Audi Q7Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Hitch Type |
| All | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg | Factory |
| All | 5,512 lbs / 2,500 kg | Aftermarket |
