The Audi Q7 facelift will be launched in India tomorrow, featuring several updates to the luxury SUV. The refreshed model is expected to bring design tweaks, updated interiors, and improved technology. It will continue to offer a combination of performance, luxury, and comfort, along with new features and a modern design. The updated Q7 is set to strengthen its position in the premium SUV segment, offering an attractive option for buyers seeking both style and practicality. More details on pricing, features, and specifications will be revealed at the launch. Till then, here's all you need to know about the upcoming model.
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Audi Q7 Facelift: Styling Cues
The Audi Q7 facelift will come with a revamped front end, featuring a new octagonal grille with updated slats, replacing the horizontal design of the earlier model. The grille adorns a larger mesh finished in satin silver. The headlamps are designed to create a split effect, with the LED DRLs positioned higher, along with new 'Matrix HD' LED lamps. Both front and rear bumpers have been redesigned, incorporating a new lower central air intake and side air curtains.
The new-gen Q7 will offer new wheel choices, including 19-inch alloys for the base variants and 20 to 22-inch wheels on the higher trims. Aluminium roof rails are also included, and the facelifted model will be available in five colours: Glacier White, Samurai Grey, Mythos Black, Waitomo Blue, and Sakhir Gold.
Audi Q7 Facelift: Powertrain
Coming to the mechanical side of things, the Audi model will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 turbo petrol engine, offering 340bhp of peak power and 500Nm of maximum torque. This unit is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that delivers power to all four wheels via the company's Quattro AWD system. It also features a 48-volt mild-hybrid system for improved fuel efficiency. Internationally, the Q7 continues to be available with a V6 diesel engine option. The Q7 facelift is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h.
Audi Q7 Facelift: Cabin and Features
The facelifted car will keep its original cabin layout, with the primary update being the new housing for the digital driver's display along with a few new features and trim options. The India-specific model will be offered in two interior themes: Cedar Brown and Saiga Beige. The infotainment system has been enhanced to allow the installation of third-party apps, and the driver's display will now show additional warnings from the driver assistance system.
Most features are expected to remain unchanged from the current model, including a powered tailgate with kick sensor, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, adjustable front seats, a 10-inch digital driver's display, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, and four-zone climate control.
Coming to safety, Audi may offer eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, an ADAS suite, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
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The currently on-sale Q7 is priced between Rs 88.6 lakh and Rs 97.8 lakh, depending on the variant, with the facelifted version likely to come at a slightly higher price. Both mentioned prices are ex-showroom. The refreshed model will rival luxury SUVs such as the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Volvo XC90.
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