KUALA LUMPUR: The Q7 S line is the first Audi sport utility vehicle (SUV) to be locally assembled.
The Q7 S line, priced between RM469,000 and RM489,000, is now open for booking, and is expected to launch in May.
The seven-seater mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) is the first Audi model to be produced at the Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) assembly plant in Pekan, Pahang, which is also the only
Audi production facility in and for the Southeast Asian region.
The Q7 S line with quattro all-wheel drive ((with self-locking centre differential), has a 3.0-litre TFSI engine producing 340PS at 5,200 to 6,400rpm and 500Nm of torque at 1,370 to 4,500rpm paired to a 8-speed Tiptronic transmission.
It is equipped with HD Matrix LED headlights, Adaptive air suspension sport, 22-inch wheels, Valcona Leather sport seats, all-wheel steering, a surround view camera, Adaptive cruise control with efficiency, swerve and turn assist as well as Park assist with parking system plus, Head-up display and a kick sensor boot opening.
Comfort features include a Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system, Audi Connect remote and control as well as navigation and infotainment, rear sunshade and heat-insulating glazing windshield and windows, as well as powered front seats with memory function, ventilation and massage.
Safety features include Audi Pre Sense front and rear, Side assist with exit warning and rear cross traffic assist, and Lane departure warning.
The plant in Pekan already assembles Volkswagen models for Malaysia, with DRB-Hicom as contract manufacturing partner.
“Customers will continue to experience the same Audi quality, performance and luxury – now made in Malaysia,” said Volkswagen Group Malaysia managing director Dr Susanne Lehmann.
The plant in Pekan is expected to also roll out other Audi models in the future, at a capacity of 5,000 units per annum.
In a statement, Audi says an initial investment of over RM12 million, has been committed towards realising this vision, altogether strengthening the brand’s presence in the premium luxury segment in Malaysia.
“By assembling some of our top-of-the-line vehicles here, we can offer customers more competitive pricing and shorter delivery times,” said PHS Automotive Malaysia managing director Denyu Bostandzhiev.
“With growing demand for D-segment SUVs, we believe that this is the right time to add the Q7 to our range of Audi models to serve customers here and in the region,” added Denyu.
