INGOLSTADT: The new third-generation Audi Q7 sets the benchmark in spaciousness, driving dynamics, comfort, and technology.
It will once again come to the UK with seven seats as standard, as well as Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering.
Inside the Q7, the spacious interior offers flexible seating configurations, as well as a large panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency.
At launch, the new Q7 will be available with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine delivering 299PS and 630Nm of torque.
The V6 diesel engine with MHEV plus technology features an electric-powered compressor for direct throttle response.
The MHEV plus technology, including a next-generation powertrain generator, supports the drivetrain with up to 18kW (24 PS) of extra power and up to 370Nm of additional torque.
As standard, the Q7 is equipped with an eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive with the new limited-slip centre differential with preload.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner says, "The flexible seating with up to seven seats, the large panoramic sunroof for a spacious feel, and high-quality, harmoniously coordinated materials underscore its premium status."
"Its confident performance, powered by a robust drivetrain featuring MHEV plus technology and quattro all-wheel drive, makes the new Q7 a versatile all-rounder for business, family, and leisure.”
All seats are electrically adjustable, with access to the third row possible without having to remove child seats from the second row.
The new centre console features expansive decorative trim and provides space to wirelessly charge two smartphones to Qi2.2 standard, along with extra-large cup holders.
The seven-seater offers 581 litres of luggage space behind the second row and a maximum volume of 1,980 litres behind the first row.
Lighting plays a special role in the look of the new Q7.
The digital Matrix LED headlights with micro-LED modules are built on technology that can directly project high-resolution light patterns, opening up numerous possibilities for adaptive light distribution and lighting assistance.
At the rear, third-generation digital OLED rear lights feature communication lighting and an active digital light signature.
The Q7 offers up to eight digital light signatures for the rear lights and headlights.
The digital OLED panels, with more segments than in previous generations, enable captivating designs with three-dimensional effects in the rear light signatures.
The projection light in the doors is a new feature. When the driver’s and front passenger’s doors are opened, a white rhombus unfurls, welcoming the passengers and lighting the path to the vehicle.
Audi is now integrating lighting functions in the Q7 series much more closely with driver assistance features.
With the lane guidance or orientation lights, for example, important information from the assistance systems is displayed directly in the driver’s field of view ahead of the vehicle with a direct visual reference to the surroundings.
These lighting features thus help to increase driving safety.
The advanced turn signals are the first of their kind. At night, a stylized turn signal is projected onto the ground in sync with dynamic signals at the front and rear.
This quickly alerts other road users, such as cyclists, to a lane change or turn.
The model also offers various driving assistance functions – such as adaptive driving assistant plus, which supports the driver with acceleration, braking, speed and distance maintenance, and lane keeping.
This makes driving more comfortable, especially on long journeys.
The trained parking feature allows customers to teach the Q7 individual parking manoeuvres.
The new reverse assist helps when backing out of a dead-end street, for example.
