Verdict
The M Facelift 2 is the clear new-versus-outgoing choice: it costs RM76,628 less yet produces 333 hp and 500 Nm, against 272 hp and 400 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h run from 7.9 to 5.6 seconds. Its 48V assistance, adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and a far broader active-safety suite make it the more complete family SUV. The L Facelift still has a 100-litre tank, space-saver spare and a four-year/120,000-km warranty, so those priorities may matter more on a used purchase.
Pick the L Facelift if a 100-litre tank, space-saver spare and four-year/120,000-km warranty matter more than newer performance and driver assistance.
Pick the M Facelift 2 if you want 333 hp, 500 Nm, 5.6-second acceleration and modern safety equipment for less money.
Key differences
- Price: L Facelift RM538,900; M Facelift 2 RM462,272.
- Output: L Facelift 272 hp and 400 Nm; M Facelift 2 333 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: L Facelift 7.9 seconds; M Facelift 2 5.6 seconds.
- Fuel tank: L Facelift 100 litres; M Facelift 2 85 litres.
- Wheels: L Facelift 20-inch alloys with 275/45R20 tyres; M Facelift 2 22-inch alloys with 285/35R22 tyres.
- Warranty: L Facelift four years/120,000 km; M Facelift 2 two years/unlimited mileage.
4L Facelift
- 100-litre fuel tank and space-saver spare tyre
- Four-year, 120,000-km manufacturer warranty
- 775-litre boot space
- 272 hp and 400 Nm trail the M Facelift 2's 333 hp and 500 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping steering correction
- Bi-Xenon headlamps and six airbags versus Matrix LED lamps and eight airbags
4M Facelift 2
- 333 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and 48V motor assistance
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, surround-view camera and adaptive cruise control
- 85-litre fuel tank is 15 litres smaller
- Tyre repair kit replaces the L Facelift's space-saver spare
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the L Facelift's four-year cover
What the 4L Facelift has over the 4M Facelift 2
What the 4M Facelift 2 has over the 4L Facelift
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM538,900 | RM462,272✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM1,632 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM5,500/mo | RM4,720/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM14,358 | RM12,366✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM4,259 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM21.29 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM101,243 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 272 hp at 4,750 rpm | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Audi AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 249 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,089 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,983 mm | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1,737 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,994 mm |
| Weight | 2,220 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 775 litres✓ | 770 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 20 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Slovakia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 4 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | MMI Navigation, 6 DVD changer, MP3 player with Bose Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, front and rear | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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4L Facelift vs 4M Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 4L Facelift or Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 better?
The M Facelift 2 is better for most buyers. It is quicker at 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h, has 333 hp and 500 Nm, and adds active safety, all-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension.
What is the price difference?
The M Facelift 2 costs RM76,628 less than the L Facelift.
Which Q7 is better for long-distance travel?
The L Facelift has the practical edge for remote long trips, with its 100-litre fuel tank and space-saver spare tyre. The M Facelift 2 has an 85-litre tank and tyre repair kit, but brings more driver assistance.
Which one is locally assembled?
The 4M Facelift 2 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the 4L Facelift is fully imported (CBU) from Slovakia. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The 4L Facelift carries a 4-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the 4M Facelift 2.