Audi Q7 Off Roading Test in Sierra Mountians | Corral Hollow Trail

Please check out my Audi Q7 off roading test performed in the Sierra mountains, California.
I risk damaging my Audi as I explore the Corral Hollow Trail just west of Bear Valley Ca. in Alpine County.
Enjoy this Off Road Adventure and remember to like and subscribe to the channel for more amazing content. Thanks for watching!

[@moparna7620]

Have that exact vehicle I always wondered if a zombie apocalypse happened will I be ok. You just proved I will be ok

[@BrettMedia]

Hahaha 😂 yeah you’ll be fine and riding in comfort. Thanks for the comment!

[@EdWebster]

Well done. The air suspension option would have helped you a lot here. One tip to try... you did a lot of start-stop on the throttle when you hit obstacles but my understanding is that slow steady throttle would be better. You want to give the computer time to feel the slip and calculate where the power should be sent. Very different from a vehicle with lockers. I really like our Q7... I should get it off-road some time when my wife's not looking! lol

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback Ed! This weekend I may run the trail again in a different vehicle. Thanks again for watching!

[@KT-iu2ov]

Very nice video! I had questions on how good the Q7 was offroad. Well, I don’t have them anymore. What you put it through is more than what I will.

[@BrettMedia]

The Quattro System is on hit, definitely finds traction on any surface. The only thing bad is the low ground clearance and wrong wheel tire combo. But really need a 4x4 for most trails.

[@ddub8811]

Terrified watching this, kudos for having the courage to take a Q7 on an adventure like this.

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for watching the video D Dub! I just trying to get that content. Besides I like trails but don’t have another vehicle to take on them right now. Maybe need to build a trail buggy someday.

[@xtraspace6190]

This is dope!

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for the positive feedback @xtraspace6190

[@ephesonbeyene5321]

You did great! 👍🏽

[@BrettMedia]

Thank you so much! I try to put out good content so everyone can enjoy. I appreciate the wonderful comment.

[@jimmyjckjones]

My wife's Q7 has the air ride / all wheel steering.. It has NO issues on these easier trails. Great rigs. Great video. Glad you are using the Audi how it would be used ANYWHERE else in the world. But the US.. haha

[@BrettMedia]

Nice, you use yours out on the trails too. What trails have you done? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jimmyjckjones]

@@BrettMedia We have had it on a couple of passes in Telluride Co.. The one I remember most, is Ophir pass. And we take it up to Crested Butte for hiking when we are out there. And a couple of other off road trails to get to hiking spots. The Audi is our going to town car, and travel car. It has been amazing. Great fuel economy and will run 100+mph all day long.. AND you can get a massage while doing it?? Audi's are amazing. It is our 3rd Audi, second Q7.

[@BrettMedia]

@@jimmyjckjones that’s beautiful country right there. I go to Colorado every summer. Check out my video of us wheeling in Carnage which is in Buena Vista Co. should be in my Off-road and road trip playlists. Thanks for the support and interactions. I look forward to interacting more. Stay good fam!

[@MrRoostersmoke]

Good job!

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for watching Fam! I appreciate the support and positive feedback.

[@uconlinejamesorozco8782]

Dude, you did great up to where you ended the video. I am amazed you and the Audii all-wheel drive handled the backroads. I thought for sure you were going to puncture a tire with the low profile tires. Normally you should air down. Anyway Great Job!

[@BrettMedia]

Yeah, I made it pretty far up the trail and was about 3/4 of the way to the top but ran out of daylight. I really wasn’t planning on running a trail that day and obviously my Audi is not made for that sort of road. All and all the Audi did great for a pavement pounder. Lol

[@elijahcavin2408]

Super charger sounds sick! I really like the platform i have a diesel cayenne. Got it with 20s and have done all kinds of stuff with it. Handles really well on the street but I'm looking at getting some 18s

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for the support @elijahcavin2408 yeah I made the blower whine a lot more noticeable. You should check out that video too. I like the Cayenne as well. I saw one at Moab go up Hells Gate last summer. They are more off-road capable than people think. The only things that hold them back are the street tire and low ground clearance. Thanks again and I hope you subscribe for more content. I appreciate your comment.

[@elijahcavin2408]

@@BrettMedia Yeah, that's why I'm going with an 18 with a higher profile tire. Hoping to get a 31.5 or 32 and a lift in the future. It's not a jeep but plenty capable for exploring with a competent driver and some extra protection. I was impressed with what you did with the low profiles.

[@S5King7]

Good video! It performed better than I expected. I wonder if the smaller Q5 would be better offroad? We just traded our Q5 for a Q7 and I had always wanted to take it out to see what it could do.

[@BrettMedia]

The shorter wheelbase on the q5 may do better but I’m not sure if it has lower ride height as compared to the q7 🤔 thanks for watching!

[@dezolgaming]

this makes me want to try to see if my Q5 can do some off roading, i think i may have more ground clearance than the Q7s

[@BrettMedia]

Do it! The Quattro system works great. Hopefully you don’t have low profile tires and big rims like I do. Keep in mind I did have light rocker panel damage, although I didn’t get video of that angle. Thank for watching and don’t forget to subscribe!

[@dezolgaming]

@@BrettMedia ok bet. and naw i was thinking about putting some rims on it but not until after i put her on a nice trail.

[@ttfrhoncho6716]

Check out Eurowise if you want to make some upgrades. Thinking about overlanding our Diesel Q7.

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks TTFR Honcho, I will check it out. It would be cool to see a overland Q7 though.

[@ttfrhoncho6716]

@@BrettMedia Most of the stuff is labeled for Cayenne and Touareg, but there is a couple lift kits and a lot of the C and T stuff fit the Q7 as well.

[@viccao8431]

That doesn't sound like a stock q7 engine, is there any mods to it or is it just me? Also the q7 did great on the trails

[@BrettMedia]

Vic Cao, thank you for your comment. The Audi is stock but I modified the air intake so the factory supercharger whine can be heard better. Check out my video on it if you’re interested. My Audi Sounds Like a Hellcat 😲 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DEknate5edd68

[@MrThugws]

why you dont have air suspension on it?

[@BrettMedia]

I didn’t want air suspension because of the long term maintenance and more possible failure points. I like a simple spring suspension on my daily driver.

[@manuelacostaapodaca1453]

In which mode are you what’s tires do you have

[@BrettMedia]

I was in off-road mode and the tires are Toyo Proxes ST. To be honest after 2 years the Toyo’s are getting a little noisy on the road so I will probably replace them with my favorite all weather tire the Continental DWS. Thanks for watching and subscribing, the support helps the channel!

[@trail_tracker]

Did you go recently? Heard it is very rutted out now?

[@BrettMedia]

I went about 3 weeks ago. I’m pretty sure the conditions are the same today. No major storms recently. What kind of vehicle you plan on taking?

[@trail_tracker]

@@BrettMedia Thanks for video. We went this weekend. Amazing trail.

[@mattstraka4007]

Awesome. It does well in the right hands huh?

[@BrettMedia]

Yes, The Audi does pretty good. I love the Quattro system. Also does well on slippery boat ramps and mountain snow conditions.

[@nando5one0]

West entrance is trail you wanted

[@BrettMedia]

Yeah you’re right NANDO, I will try that direction next time. Thank you for the comment and the view!

[@ourjourneyhome3690]

Your Q7 doesn't have the air lift on it?

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for watching the video! No my Audi doesn’t have air lift. I bought it that way because I didn’t want to deal with more maintenance down the road.

[@ourjourneyhome3690]

@@BrettMedia understood

[@1bluensx]

Gives new meaning to “drive it like you stole it”. This thing is definitely stolen. Nobody in their right mind other than whistling diesel, and SS717 Does this with a 75k+ car.

[@BrettMedia]

Thanks for the comment @1bluensx I appreciate you!

[@evertonseymour7050]

I hope test don't cost a lot of money.

[@BrettMedia]

I was in the area already so gas wise it didn’t cost much. As for body damage there was none noticeable. The undercarriage got banged up and scratched but I’m good with that.

[@evertonseymour7050]

Why .

[@BrettMedia]

Because KZbinrs have to do anything for content. It’s part of the game. Besides I like off-roading so it nothing new to me. I just don’t have a 4x4 for the channel so the Audi has to do. Thank you for your comments and views Everton Seymour.

[@manuelacostaapodaca1453]

In which mode are you what’s tires do you have

[@BrettMedia]

I’m in Off Road mode and running the Toyo Proxes ST III. Thanks again for your comments!