Audi India today announced the launch of a new Audi Q7 facelift in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 88.66 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory). The new Q7 facelift is offered in two variants - Premium Plus and Technology and a single petrol engine option. The bookings for the SUV have already begun, interested customers can book the SUV online and through the myAudi connect app or by visiting their nearest dealership, the booking amount is set at Rs 2 lakh.
This is the second facelift for the second-generation Q7 SUV, which was introduced in India in 2017 and features cosmetic exterior and interior changes along with new features. However, it remains the same mechanically. The SUV now features a new front grille with a thicker chrome surround and a hexagonal pattern with a 2D logo. It also features LED headlights shared with the all-electric Audi Q6 e-tron. These headlights are positioned higher than in the previous model and use laser diodes for new daytime running lights, offering four selectable "light signatures" via the infotainment system. The OLED tail lights now also support four different light signatures. Now also features functional air-intakes with piano black inserts.
Moving inside, the overall interior layout remains same but it comes with few minor tweaks. It’s now offered in contrasting grey leather with two new trim finishes – Cedar Brown and Saiga Beige. The infotainment system has also been upgraded, it now allows passengers to stream music from apps like Spotify and Amazon Music. It also gets upgraded the Virtual Cockpit with a lane-change warning system.
Other interior highlights include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an 8.6-inch touchscreen for air-con control, an Audi virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster, Android Auto & Apple CarPaly, panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control with aie ionizer, adjustable ambient lighting, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system with an output of 730 watts, powered front seats with memory function, electrically foldable third-row seats and more. In terms of safety, it gets Park Assist Plus with a 360° camera, cruise control with a limiter, eight airbags, lane departure warning with steering assist, ESC and much more.
Mechanically, the SUV remains the same. It’s powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine which puts out 340 hp of power and 500 nm of torque. Engine comes paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and sends power to all four wheels via Audi’s Quattro AWD system. It gets seven drive modes - Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Off-Road, All-Road and Individual. The engine also gets a 48V mild-hybrid tech and Audi says that the engine will be turned off for up to 40 seconds when coasting.
Audi claims that the Q7 can sprint from 0-100 kph in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kph. The Q7 is offered in five exterior colour options - Sakhir Gold, Waitomo Blue, Mythos Black, Samurai Grey and Glacier White.
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