Audi India today (November 28) launched the facelift model of its luxury SUV Q7 in India. This is its second facelift version. The company has updated its exterior and interior. The new Q7 gets features like a panoramic sunroof, 4-zone automatic climate control and ADAS. However, it will only get the current model's 3-litre V6 turbo petrol engine.
Base Price: ₹ 88.66 lakh ex-showroom in India The company has launched the Audi Q7 facelift in two variants. Its Premium Plus TFSI variant is priced at ₹ 88.66 lakh and the High Spec Technology TFSI variant is priced at ₹ 97.81 lakh.
The company has started booking the car. You can buy it through Audi India website or 'MyAudi Connect' app for Rs. Can book by paying token money of 2 lakhs. It will compete with luxury SUVs like Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90 and BMW X5.
The first model of Audi Q7 was launched in 2015.
Performance: Powerful pickup from 0-100kmph in 5.6 seconds No mechanical changes have been made to the Q7. As before, it has a 3.0 liter V6 TFSI petrol engine, which generates 340hp of power and 500Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a 48-volt light-hybrid system.
The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and gets Audi's signature Quattro all-wheel drive option. The company claims that the car can achieve a brisk 0-100kmph sprint in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 250kmph.
Outer Design: The SUV launched with 5 color options The updated Audi Q7 has been given a new front profile. At the front, there is an octagonal grille with chrome finished vertical slats. Apart from this, it gets HD matrix LED headlights, new LED daytime running lamps (DRL) with digital signature and a new styling bumper with fresh air intake.
Talking about the side profile, the base model gets 19-inch alloy wheels, while the higher variants will get 20 to 22-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the newly designed taillights feature LED inner lighting. The SUV will get 5 color options. These include Gold, Waitomo Blue, Mythos Black, Samurai Gray and Glacier White.
Audi Q7 facelift exterior design
Interior and features: 10.1 inch touchscreen infotainment system The cabin of the SUV has received minor updates. Inside, you'll find two-color themed seat upholstery, including Cedar Brown and Saiga Beige options. The SUV will also get electronically adjustable front seats and a powered tail gate.
As before, the Q7 features a tri-screen setup. It includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a display below the infotainment for the climate control panel. There have been some upgrades to the infotainment system which now also supports third party apps like Spotify and Amazon Music.
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