The German automaker Audi Thursday reintroduced its flagship SUV, the Q7, in two trim levels, Premium Plus and Technology. The seven-seater has been priced at INR 79.99 lakh and INR 88.33 lakh ex-showroom, respectively.
Cosmetic changes to the new vehicle include a larger, octagonal, single-frame grille along with a pair of revised Matrix LED headlamps and new daytime running lamps. While at the rear, it gets a chrome strip that spans the trunk’s width and a reworked rear bumper.
Unlike the previous model, the new SUV is driven solely by a 3.0L V6 TFSI aided by a 48 V mild hybrid system, producing 340 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The manufacturer claims a 0-100 kmph time of 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 kmph.
The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and drives all four wheels via Audi’s Quattro AWD system. Along with this, the new model also comes with adaptive air suspension as standard and Audi Drive Select with seven available drive modes.
On the features front, it now has a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the top half, an 8.6-inch touchscreen for climate control in the central console placed down below, and the second generation ‘Virtual Cockpit’ digital instrument cluster.
This apart, it also features a panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control, adjustable ambient lighting, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, powered front seats with memory function, electrically foldable third-row seats and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. Customers can also opt for a rear-seat entertainment package from the company’s accessories list.
In terms of safety, the SUV has eight airbags, ESC, and Park Assist Plus with a 360-degree 3D surround camera and lane-keep assist with steering intervention.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head, Audi India, said, “The Audi Q7 has been an icon of our Q-range for several years, and we are confident that the latest model will be as successful with its new look and upgraded features.”
“The year 2022 will see the launch of high volume models, in addition to some top-end products. With a diverse product portfolio, we are looking forward to a strong sales performance in 2022. There is a lot to look forward to, and today is just the beginning of another fantastic year for Audi India,” he added.