Audi Q7 towing capacity
The 2020 Audi Q7 is rated for up to 7,700 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 Audi Q7
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 SC | 7,700 lbs | towing package | p. 13 | ||
| Q7secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 4,400 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 Audi Q7
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.0L V-6 SC | 7,700 lbs |
| 2.0L I-4 TC | 4,400 lbs |
All 4 2018 Q7 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer); Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 Audi Q7
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7*footnote *: 2017 model (printed in the 2016 guide); secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.5L V-6 | 7,700 lbs | p. 2 | |||
| Q7secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 | 7,700 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer); Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 Audi Q7
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,600 lbs | towing package | p. 18 | ||
| Q7footnote *: with dealer-installed hitch; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 5,500 lbs | p. 18 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Audi Q7's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 7,700 lbs; 2018: 7,700 lbs; 2017: 7,700 lbs; 2015: 6,600 lbs.
What hitch are the Audi Q7 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.