Audi Q7: 4M vs 4M Facelift 2
Verdict
The Audi Q7 4M is the lower-burden used pick on running costs, with RM434 road tax, a five-year warranty and quoted 7.4 L/100 km economy, but it is pricier at RM495,233 against RM462,272 for the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2. The facelift fights back hard: its 2,995 cc petrol hybrid/REV powertrain makes 333 hp and 500 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 5.6 seconds, and it adds AEB. But the RM1,632 road tax and two-year warranty matter in Malaysia.
4M
Pick the Audi Q7 4M if you want the lower RM434 road tax, longer five-year warranty and a quoted 7.4 L/100 km fuel figure over outright pace.
4M Facelift 2
Pick the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 if you want the quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h run, 333 hp/500 Nm and AEB, and can live with RM1,632 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 4M RM495,233; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 RM462,272
- Engine and output: Audi Q7 4M 1,984 cc, 252 hp, 370 Nm; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 2,995 cc, 333 hp, 500 Nm
- Performance: Audi Q7 4M 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 233 km/h; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 5.6 seconds, 250 km/h
- Fuel and emissions: Audi Q7 4M petrol, 7.4 L/100 km, 172 g/km CO2; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 petrol hybrid/REV, no quoted fuel economy or CO2
- Assembly and warranty: Audi Q7 4M CBU with five-year warranty; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 CKD with two-year warranty
- Safety and tax: Audi Q7 4M has no AEB and RM434 road tax; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 has AEB and RM1,632 road tax
4M
- Lower RM434 annual road tax
- Longer five-year warranty
- Quoted 7.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- Slower 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- No AEB listed
- Costs more than the facelift
4M Facelift 2
- Much stronger 333 hp and 500 Nm output
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- AEB is fitted
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Shorter two-year warranty
- No quoted fuel economy figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 495,233 | RM 462,272✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 252 hp | 333 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 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 | 7.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 172 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,994 mm |
| Weight | 1,975 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres | 770 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Slovakia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system, including Allroad/Lift mode | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three 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 | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | 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 with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, Sliding, Tumble Forward, 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, Power Tip-up 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 | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 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 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear window sun shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.3" MMI navigation plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers (180 watt) | 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 | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 1,632 |
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.
4M vs 4M Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 4M or Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 better?
For most buyers, the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is better on paper: it is cheaper by RM32,961, far quicker, more powerful and gets AEB. The Audi Q7 4M counters with lower road tax and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 costs RM32,961 less than the Audi Q7 4M, based on RM462,272 versus RM495,233.
Which Audi Q7 is cheaper to run in Malaysia?
The Audi Q7 4M looks easier on fixed annual cost, with RM434 road tax versus RM1,632 for the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2. It also has a quoted 7.4 L/100 km fuel economy figure; the facelift has no quoted figure here.