Audi Malaysia has announced the introduction of another second-gen Audi Q7 variant in the country. The Q7 2.0 TFSI quattro joins the Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro – which was introduced last November – in the local line-up for the Typ 4M range.
Externally, the Q7 2.0 quattro is identical to its 3.0 litre sibling in terms of looks, with different wheels being the only visible change for the seven-seater SUV. The 2.0 litre rides on 19-inch five V-spoke design alloy wheels compared to the 20-inch 10-spoke cast aluminium units seen on the higher-end variant.
The variant is powered by a 2.0 litre TFSI four-pot offering 252 hp at 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 370 Nm between 1,600 and 4,500 rpm. An eight-speed Tiptronic transmission transfers the engine’s power to the quattro permanent AWD system, and performance specs include a 0-100 km/h time of 7.1 seconds (0.8 seconds faster than the previous-gen 3.0 TFSI variant) and a 233 km/h top speed.
An Audi Drive Select system is present, offering Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Allroad (ride height up by 25 mm) as well as Lift/offroad (ride height 60 mm higher, max) modes, and there’s even a loading mode that lowers the rear axle by 45 mm for easier boot access.
Standard kit essentially mirrors that found on the 3.0 litre, and the item list includes adaptive air suspension, LED headlamps and DRLs (with high beam assist and washers), heated and auto anti-glare wing mirrors, powered tailgate and park assist with surround view camera. Also on, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, complete with an 8.3-inch rising central display.
Some differences inside the cabin; the 2.0 TFSI omits the Audi Virtual Cockpit and comes with a four-spoke steering wheel (three-spoke sports unit on the 3.0 TFSI), without electric steering adjustment.
The audio on it is also pared down – it’s equipped with an Audi sound system featuring a nine-channel amplifier, 10 loudspeakers and a total system output of 180 watts (the 3.0 litre features a Bose 3D Sound System with a 15-channel amp, 19 speakers and 558 watts total output)
Safety kit consists of electronic stabilisation control (ESC) as well as traction control (ASR), EBD and eight airbags. As for exterior colours, there are seven available, and these are Glacier White, Floret Silver, Argus Brown, Ink Blue, Graphite Grey, Orca Black and a special Daytona Grey with pearl effect.
Finally, pricing. The fully-imported Audi Q7 2.0 TFSI quattro is priced at RM524,900, on-the-road without insurance. (the 3.0 litre goes for RM589,900). Buyers can specify an optional S line package for an additional RM15,000; the package includes front/rear bumper dress up bits, 20-inch cast aluminium wheels and S line sports steering wheel, sport seats and special inlays.
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Hmmm it’s 25k too expensive for a 2.0 model.
Might as well get the X5
Be very careful when you buy this car at RM525k. 6 months later when Audi intriduce a Q7 Plug in and sell for RM340k, then you will cry like the current petrol X5 owners who bought their cars at RM588k and got a shock when the new X5 Plug in was sold at RM380k
The unreachable grape is always sour
inb4 Kunta D’spinner. Lousy Audi no CKD in Msia, X5 & XC90 are CKD murah la
If you are Malaysian government servant, whether director or kerani, you will be able to afford this car and pay cash.
Cause most of our Government servants keep physical cash RM50 million in their house cupboard.
Mr Kunta, if the gov servant buy any Q7, they will Kena Tangkap by MACC la.
Hahaha sembang kencang..si Kunta kelentong lagi.
Except their PHEV is Diesel.
Don’t forget Audi uses 100% parts from VW. You are paying RM525k for a nama busuk VW. Even the engine, I am not surprised if it is same platform as a VW
I would stay away from a company that is filled with non stop lies and cheating. It is cancer. It spreads all over the body. By the way, Dieselgate scandal originated from Audi which exposed VW.
Who would in the right mind to buy a VW inline 4 pot at RM525K.
How about killing takatatatata airbags? It killed pipu much worse than VW scandal.
You dun bash pulak.
Topkek
xxx, by your same argument, you are insulting all new purchaser of Cayman/Boxer sports car.
To PT, please cancel my reply to xxx. TQVM
u drive an X5 I suppose??
Najib dah tunai janji. Dulu kete ni lebih Rm700k. Sekarang RM525k. Dah jatuh 30%
Undilah BN. Janji semua dipenuhi! Oh Wai!
Might as well get Semi-Dee in Klang Valley.
Wait till Proton come out with our own SUV. It will wipe out this trash as well as the other 2 trashes, X5 and T8
Rm525 for a 2.0 engine is a bit too expensive. The 3.0 is only RM65k dearer. I think for a car this size, a 6 cylinder is the minimum requirement. No doubt the 2.0 is not slow, but a 3.0 engine is just more rewarding to drive. And when you have to pay more than RM500k for the privilege, you’d want the car to reward you.
RM525k for a car? Where is Jib’s promise to reduce car prices?
Does Jib think all of us got RM50 million in RM50 cash in our cupboards like his Government officers?
This Audi uses the SAME DSG as VW Tuoureg. THE SAME!
Dont forget roadtax price for 2.0 and 3.0 engine are too huge
PT Harvinder recommends Volvo XC90 T8, at just RM403,888 OTR.
Even if you are multi millionaire, be warned. Volvo, anything small also, is RM10k to repair.
Even you send for service also, its RM10k for repair and parts.
My friend’s T8 kena bang little bit on the bumper also, Volvo charged him RM15k to replace the bumper.
When you drive a Volvo, it is like driving a Rolls Royce.
Be warned also that the new Volvos are not like the 244GL that you can take to the bengkel to service and body repair. The new Volvos all use sensors and only Volvo can fix any slight knock on the bumpers.
those slight knocks are all RM10k and above.
Agree with U Mr Kunta. It is costly to repair any New Volvo. In fact, it is costly to repair any car that cost 150k>. That is why U have Insurance ma.
Wait for the CX-9. Same performance specs but half the price, heck more than half!!
Toyota Fortuner. Sure no regret.
But 2nd row seats are too hard. Backpain in long journey
Now uolls can get Audi kualiti @ 1/3 of Audi price. Bigger 2400cc engine too. Kia Sorento.
A 19-inche wheels is normally Big by any standard but not on this Q7.Many will opt for the 20-inch eventually. With 252 hp & 370 Nm, this 2 liter is no slouch. The 0-100 km/h time of 7.1 seconds will make many normal sedan looks pedestrian.
With adaptive air suspension, LED headlamps & DRLs (with high beam assist & washers), heated & auto anti-glare wing mirrors, powered tailgate & park assist with surround view camera, not many will complaint’s about its lack of tech wizardry.
An Audi sound system featuring a 9-channel amp, 10 speakers total 180 watts should keep the audiophiles happy.
OK OK i give up Audi. There is too much to list here. For RM524,900, on-the-road without insurance, this is not cheap by any standard but am sure this Audi will find the way into many Rich homes driven by Datin’s or her driver.
7.1s is when it goes down hill from Cameron Highland!!
I think VW, sorry I mean Audi is over estimate the figure.
Axxx. changing your identity to comment does not musk your true self. U can complaint about VW/Audi or Porsche till kingdom come.
Usually the complainer complaint is bcos he is a sore looser who does no own a premium car. Chances are this 2 liter TFSI will outrun whatever U are driving.
is this the same category as the xc90 and X5 or higher?
Same
Same category. Both large sized SUV.
X5 smallest of the lot.
3.0 ultimately satisfies our mind
only stupid people buy this one, even a 2nd toyota fortuner is more money value and luxury, resale also very good.
Different target market
nope. tak nak!
still too expensive..can’t afford it..better keep quiet..
Costs more than half a million ringgit to buy a so called lower spec mid size luxury SUV in Malaysia. Absolutely ridiculous thanks to our government. I better apply for a job at the local water works department. Perhaps i might be able to afford not one but a few units!
Malaysia Boleh!