Strong in design, comfort and technology – the revised Audi Q7 is now available in South Africa
- Unmistakable design with new details makes for impressive street presence
- Headlights and rear lights customisable for the first time thanks to digital lighting technology
- The updated Q7 range will include an SQ7 model now sporting a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine
Johannesburg, November 2024 – Audi has once again upgraded its flagship SUV with a clear visual language and even better technology. The fresh exterior design with new front and rear sections underscores the powerful character of the SUV, which offers first-class versatility and generous space for up to seven passengers. For the first time in a Q7, the HD Matrix LED headlights with laser as an additional high beam sport digital daytime running lights with selectable light signatures, Digital OLED rear lights with four selectable light designs complete the offering. New wheel, colours, decorative inlays and seats with contrast stitching lend the Q family’s most versatile SUV an even higher level of customisability.
Safe on every surface: suspension with Audi’s DNA
Only an Audi drives like an Audi: This is how the
brand with the four rings sums up the DNA of an Audi’s on-road characteristics,
and it’s no less true for the Q7. Five characteristics define the Q7’s
handling: balanced, solid, controlled, precise, and effortless. The suspension,
steering, drive and braking and control systems all play a key role in creating
a reliably safe, confident, and comfortable driving experience.
Electronically controlled air suspension with a continuously adaptive damping system – adaptive air suspension or adaptive air suspension sport (standard equipment on the SQ7 TFSI) – are included. Depending on the driver’s preferences and the driving situation, the suspension adjusts the ride height by up to 90mm while also offering level control. On the highway, the suspension lowers automatically by up to 30mm, depending on the current speed, and by 15mm with adaptive air suspension sport. During off-road driving, the “Lift” function in Audi drive select can be used to increase the ground clearance by up to 60mm at low speeds.
In addition, all-wheel steering (standard equipment on the SQ7 TFSI) ensures an increased level of safety and comfort. At low speeds, the back wheels turn up to five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels. This reduces the turning radius by up to one metre and increases manageability. At the same time, the driver feels more comfort and stability at higher speeds because the back wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels.
Efficient and powerful: drive systems
The range opens with the Q7 55 TFSI featuring a six-cylinder petrol engine with three litres of displacement and direct fuel injection that delivers 250kW. It produces a maximum torque of 500Nm in a broad rev range from 1,370 to 4,500rpm. The Audi Q7 55 TFSI accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds. It reaches its electronically governed top speed at 250km/h. Sportiness is deeply rooted in the genes of the new SQ7 TFSI. It now runs on the established four-litre TFSI with 373kW and 770Nm of torque with fast-shifting eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. With this engine, the SQ7 TFSI accelerates from zero to 100km/h in just 4.1 seconds, with an electronically governed top speed of 250km/h. With its firing order of 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8, the 4.0 TFSI provides a distinctively sporty, sonorous sound.
Versatile and spacious: the interior
Both the five- and seven-seat versions of the Audi Q7 and SQ7 TFSI combine high prestige with everyday practicality. With their generous length, headroom, and elbowroom front and back, both vehicles offer a first-class, airily spacious atmosphere. Depending on the position of the rear backrests, the luggage compartment in the five-seat version offers a volume of between 867 litres (backrests up) and 1,993 litres (backrests down). The tailgate is electrically powered as standard.
The best Q7 yet, now available
The market launch of the Audi Q7 takes place this month. Audi South Africa will offer the 55 TFSI in Platinum Edition and Black Edition trim lines. The SQ7, meanwhile, can be specified in with the Black Edition trim line, which includes a Black styling package plus, Black mirror housings, a Singleframe surround in black, as well as privacy glazing for the rear windows.
Prices for the 55 TFSI quattro start at R1,958,000 for the Platinum Edition and R1,987,900 for the Black Edition. The SQ7’s pricing will be revealed nearer its local market launch in January 2025. Like all Audi models, the new Q7 boasts a 5-year/100,000km Audi Freeway Plan comprehensive service and maintenance plan.