Verdict
At RM462,272, the CKD Audi Q7 undercuts the RM499,000 CBU Lotus Eletre by RM36,728 and makes the stronger case for a Malaysian household needing seven seats, a 770-litre boot and an 85-litre fuel tank. The Eletre is the faster, more future-facing choice: its two motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, and pair a 112-kWh battery with 600 km of range plus 22-kW AC and 350-kW DC charging. But it is a five-seater with 688 litres of boot space.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, 770 litres of luggage room and adaptive air suspension with all-wheel steering for RM36,728 less.
Eletre
Pick the Lotus Eletre if 603 hp, 710 Nm, a 600-km EV range and 350-kW DC charging matter more than carrying seven people.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Seating: Audi Q7 seven seats; Lotus Eletre five seats.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Lotus Eletre 688 litres.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Lotus Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 two years/unlimited mileage; Lotus Eletre five years/150,000 km, with an eight-year/200,000-km battery warranty.
Q7
- Seven-seat cabin with five ISOFIX positions.
- 770-litre boot and 85-litre fuel tank.
- Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 5.6 seconds versus 4.5 seconds.
- Only a two-year manufacturer warranty, against the Eletre's five years.
- No electric-only range or high-rate charging capability.
Eletre
- Two motors deliver 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 112-kWh battery, 600-km range and up to 350-kW DC charging.
- Five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/200,000-km battery cover.
- Five seats versus the Q7's seven.
- 688-litre boot is 82 litres smaller than the Q7's.
- Costs RM36,728 more.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM1,440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 688 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q7 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Lotus Eletre better?
The Audi Q7 is better for seven-seat practicality and a larger 770-litre boot. The Lotus Eletre is better for outright performance, with 603 hp, a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 600 km of EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM36,728 more than the Audi Q7.
Which SUV is better for carrying more passengers?
The Audi Q7 is the clear choice for passenger capacity, with seven seats and five ISOFIX positions. The Lotus Eletre has five seats and two rear ISOFIX positions.