Audi Q7 2025 Facelift

2025 Audi Q7 S line 3.0 TFSI quattro – mild-hybrid, first from brand to be Malaysia, Asean CKD; RM462,422

In Audi, Cars, Local News / By Mick Chan / 14 August 2025 3:01 pm / 10 comments

Launched in Malaysia in May this year, the 2025 Audi Q7 arrived in S line 3.0 TFSI quattro guise as a locally assembled (CKD) model, and in doing so became the first model from the Ingolstadt-based brand that is assembled in Malaysia, as well as in Southeast Asia.

This is priced at RM462,422 on-the-road without insurance with standard two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, rising to RM482,422 with the Audi assurance package five-year warranty and servicing package.

Its pricing compares favourably with its key CKD German rivals, the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Line at RM529k OTR, and the BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport that was launched last month, from RM470k (RM508k with extended warranty and service). Meanwhile, the Q7’s fellow Volkswagen Group stablemate, the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line is priced from RM385k as of January.

The Q7 S line 3.0 TFSI quattro packs a 3.0 litre turbocharged TFSI V6 that produces 340 PS from 5,200 rpm to 6,400 rpm – as in the Touareg – albeit with mild-hybrid electrification that offers a 50 Nm boost to 500 Nm, made from 1,370 rpm to 4,500 rpm. This comes courtesy of a 48-volt mild hybrid system that incorporates a belt-driven starter-generator, which enables engine-off coasting for up to 40 seconds between 55 km/h and 160 km/h.

Outputs are sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. This mild-hybrid powertrain propels the Q7 from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, and onward to a top speed of 250 km/h, which is electronically limited.

Malaysian-market specification of the Q7 brings the S line package that includes a sportier air intake design, a rear diffuser and body-coloured cladding, along with the black styling package plus that brings a grille, door mirrors and other components in a black finish. Rolling stock is a set of 22-inch Audi Sport V-spoke two-tone alloy wheels, shod in tyres measuring 285/35R22.

Inside, the 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit instrument display serves as driver instrumentation and can show road users around the vehicle in 3D, , while the 10.1-inch upper centre touchscreen provides infotainment functions through the MIB 3 user interface. Below that is an 8.6-inch display for selected vehicular functions as well as climate control.

Equipment as part of the S line trim specification brings a flat-bottomed steering wheel and power-adjustable sports seats plus in quilted Valcona leather, and these are also equipped with heating, ventilation and memory, as well as powered lumbar support adjustment.

In here, seven occupants are housed in a 2-2-3 configuration, and luggage capacity is 780 litres with the third row of seats folded, expanding to 1,908 litres with the second and third rows folded down.

Further standard equipment includes a head-up display, soft-closing doors, rear door sunshades, Audi Connect navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi wireless charging, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium 3D sound system, a 360-degree camera system, park assist, sports-tuned adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a hands-free powered tailgate.

In terms of active safety kit, the Q7 gets autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assist, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reverse AEB, a door opening warning and adaptive high beam.

Finally, colours. The locally assembled (CKD) Audi Q7 S line 3.0 TFSI quattro is offered in Waitomo Blue, Daytona Grey, Mythos Black, and Glacier White as photographed here. Check out our comprehensive image gallery to view in greater detail.

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PACE 2025: See the Audi Q8 e-tron, A5 Sportback, Q7 CKD, Volkswagen Touareg CKD at SCCC this weekend

In Cars, Local News / By Mick Chan / 19 July 2025 3:40 pm / 0 comment

The Setia City Convention Centre is once again the place to be this weekend, as it is where the 2025 paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) is being held, over this weekend from 9am to 7pm. Among the brands taking part are Audi and Volkswagen, and the German brands are showcasing their range of vehicles which visitors may view, experience and purchase.

Among the highlights of the offerings from Audi is the Q7 that is priced at RM459,990, a three-row SUV that packs a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 engine producing 340 PS and 500 Nm, and the combustion engine here is paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that incorporates a belt-driven starter generator, enabling the Q7 to coast with the engine off for up to 40 seconds at speeds from 55 km/h to 160 km/h.

Driveline for the Q7 is comprised of an eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive, enabling a 0-100 km/h run in 5.6 seconds and a top speed capped at 250 km/h. Both stability and agility are aided by rear-wheel steering.

Malaysia gets the Q7 as an S line trim variant, which brings equipment including Matrix LED with Audi Laser Light, customisable rear OLED lights, black styling package plus with S line trim, Audi Sport Seats Plus, Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound, 22-inch Audi Sport Y-spoke wheels and electronically adjustable third row seats, among others.

For those looking for fully battery-electric motoring, Audi has the Q8 e-tron at the show, priced from RM299,990. Buyers can choose from two bodystyles with two powertrains, and these are the Q8 e-tron 50 advance, Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 advance, Q8 e-tron 55 S line and Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 S line.

The Q8 e-tron 50 advance and the Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 advance get a pair of electric motors which provide 340 PS and 664 Nm of torque combined, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of six seconds and a 200 km/h top speed. Next are the Q8 e-tron 55 S line and Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 S line, which each bring a more powerful setup totalling 408 PS.

Looking for something sleeker than SUVs? The Audi booth has a stylish number in the A5 Sportback, sold in Malaysia in 2.0 TFSI quattro form with the S line trim package. Under the bonnet is a 2.0 litre turbocharged TFSI four-cylinder engine that makes 249 PS and 370 Nm, driving all four wheels through an S tronic dual-clutch seven-speed automatic.

Fellow group brand Volkswagen is also present with the Touareg, priced from RM399,990. A close relation of the Audi Q7, the Touareg is also now locally assembled (CKD), and packs plenty underneath its handsome exterior. Powertrain is a 3.0 litre V8 TSI turbocharged petrol engine that outputs 340 PS and 450 Nm, driving all four wheels through the manufacturer’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and and eight-speed automatic gearbox.

There’s plenty of kit in the Touareg; highlights of its equipment list include Advanced Night Vision (a first for a Volkswagen in Malaysia), adaptive cruise control, four-zone ‘Air Care Climatronic’, a 730-watt Dynaudio Consequence sound system, 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system and navigation, IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and a proactive passenger protection system.

Purchasing your vehicle at PACE 2025 comes with benefits unique to the event. That’s because the first 200 new vehicle bookings will come with RM3,000 worth of vouchers from our supporting partners, which include Solar Gard, Dodomat, The Carage, Kuzig Glanz, Gintell and DK Schweizer.

Similarly, the first 40 new bike bookings will also receive RM3,000 worth of vouchers from the above-mentioned supporting partners. There’s more – Confirmed new car bookings will enter you into a lucky draw that can win you prizes, including ten smartphones worth RM3,500 each and a grand prize, consisting of a holiday package for two worth RM25,000!

Great deals await – the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo is happening right now at the Setia City Convention Centre, which is on this weekend from 9am to 7pm.

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2025 Audi Q7 launched – first Malaysia, ASEAN CKD, 3.0L mild hybrid V6, 300 PS, 500 Nm, RM462,422

In Audi, Cars, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 8 May 2025 10:29 am / 7 comments

Another car being launched today at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 is the Audi Q7, culminating a long gestation period for a car we’ve known about nearly 12 months ago. As previously reported, the flagship seven-seater SUV marks the first time Ingolstadt has assembled a car locally here, and it’s also the first in Southeast Asia.

The car itself was shown during the start of production last month, so the price was hitherto the last remaining piece of the puzzle. That has now been revealed, with the Q7 priced at RM462,422 on-the-road without insurance for the sole 3.0 TFSI S line variant, inclusive of the standard two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. Add the Audi assurance package five-year warranty and servicing package and this figure rises to RM482,422.

This compares favourably against its German rivals – the BMW X5 xDrive50e starts from RM494,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 (with a four-year warranty) at RM524,888. The Audi and Mercedes, lest we forget, are the only models in the segment to come with seven seats.

For that money, you get a 3.0 litre turbocharged TFSI V6, the same one that you’ll find in the Volkswagen Touareg and making an identical 340 PS from 5,200 to 6,400 rpm; peak torque, meanwhile, gets boosted by 50 Nm to 500 Nm, made between 1,370 and 4,500 rpm. Unlike its mainstream-badged sibling, the Audi pairs the six-pot with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, using a belt-driven starter-generator to allow the car to coast with the engine off for up to 40 seconds between 55 and 160 km/h.

All that extra torque means that despite the two extra seats and typical Audi blubber, the Q7 is able to rocket from zero to 100 km/h four tenths of a second quicker than the Touareg, taking 5.6 seconds to complete the century sprint on its way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h. The mill is mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

The Q7 we’re getting is the second facelift for the second-generation model, which was actually sold here at a time at a cool RM599,900. The latest model receives a new front fascia with sharper headlights – replete with eyebrow-style daytime running lights – allied to an octagonal Singleframe grille with an open hexagonal mesh, while vertical air inlets sit at either corner. You also get OLED taillights, and both the front and rear light signatures can be customised to your liking.

Local models come standard with HD matrix LED headlights with laser high beams and the S Line package, the latter throwing on a sportier air intake design, a rear diffuser and body-coloured cladding. They also get the black styling package plus which lends a black finish to the grille, door mirrors and other components for a meaner look. A set of 22-inch Audi Sport V-spoke two-tone alloy wheels completes the look.

Various tweaks over several years have made the Q7’s interior look very similar to the Q8‘s, with acres of silver and gloss black trim and no less than four screens. The 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit instrument display remains and can now show surrounding road users in 3D, while the 10.1-inch upper centre touchscreen runs the third generation of Volkswagen’s modular infotainment (MIB 3). Meanwhile, a smaller 8.6-inch display below it is used to control certain vehicular functions and the four-zone climate control.

Again, the S Line pack proffers a sportier look, with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and power-adjustable sports seats plus upholstered in quilted Valcona leather. The pews, by the way, come with heating, ventilation and memory, along with powered lumbar support.

Other bits of standard equipment include a head-up display, soft-closing doors, rear door sunshades, Audi Connect navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi wireless charging, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium 3D sound system, a 360-degree camera system, park assist, sports-tuned adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a hands-free powered tailgate.

Safety-wise, the Q7 comes fully kitted with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assist, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reverse AEB, a door opening warning and adaptive high beam.

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Audi Q7 CKD starts production in Pekan – first CKD Audi in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, RM469k-489k est

In Audi, Cars, Local News / By Jonathan James Tan / 24 April 2025 10:58 am / 8 comments

Production of the second-gen, second-facelift Audi Q7 has begun at DRB-Hicom’s Pekan, Pahang plant at a rate of three units a day (five-day work week), ahead of its launch next month. The SUV, which has been open for booking since April 10 at an estimated price of RM469k-RM489k, is the first locally-assembled (CKD) Audi in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

“This manufacturing plant and its transformation with a modernised and updated product portfolio is really a centre of excellence. Customers will continue to experience the same Audi quality, performance and luxury – now made in Malaysia,” said Volkswagen Group Malaysia MD Dr Susanne Lehmann.

The Pekan plant, which currently assembles Volkswagens Golf, Arteon, Tiguan Allspace and Touareg (the Audi Q7’s sister), is also expected to roll out other Audi models in the future, at a capacity of 5,000 units per annum. An initial investment of over RM12 million has been made towards this.

Offered in a single 3.0 TFSI S line variant, the Q7’s RM469k-489k estimated price range compares favourably against its German rivals – the BMW X5 xDrive50e starts from RM494,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 (with a four-year warranty) at RM524,888. The Audi and Mercedes have seven seats.

You get a 3.0 litre turbocharged TFSI V6, the same one you’ll find in the Volkswagen Touareg and making an identical 340 PS from 5,200 to 6,400 rpm; peak torque, meanwhile, gets boosted by 50 Nm to 500 Nm, made between 1,370 and 4,500 rpm. Unlike its mainstream-badged sibling, the Audi pairs the six-pot with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, using a belt-driven starter-generator to allow engine-off coasting for up to 40 seconds between 55 and 160 km/h.

All that extra torque means that despite the two extra seats and typical Audi blubber, the Q7 is able to rocket from zero to 100 km/h four tenths of a second quicker than the Touareg, taking 5.6 seconds to complete the century sprint on its way to an electronically-limited 250 km/h. The mill is mated to an eight-speed ZF auto and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

The last Q7 to be sold in Malaysia officially was the pre-first facelift second-gen model in the late 2010s, which was priced up to RM600k. This second facelift gets a new front fascia with sharper headlights – replete with eyebrow-style daytime running lights – allied to an octagonal Singleframe grille with an open hexagonal mesh, while vertical air inlets sit at either corner. You also get OLED taillights, and both the front and rear light signatures can be customised to your liking.

Local models come standard with HD matrix LED headlights with laser high beams and headlamp washers, and the S line package, which throws on a sportier air intake design, a rear diffuser and body-coloured cladding. They also get the black styling package plus which lends a black finish to the grille, door mirrors and other components for a meaner look. A set of 22-inch Audi Sport V-spoke two-tone alloy wheels completes the look.

Various tweaks over several years have made the Q7’s interior look very similar to the Q8‘s, with acres of silver and gloss black trim, and three screens – a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit instrument display (which can now show surrounding road users in 3D), a 10.1-inch upper centre touchscreen with Volkswagen’s third-gen modular infotainment system (MIB 3), and an 8.6-inch display below it to control certain vehicular functions and the four-zone climate control.

Again, the S line pack proffers a sportier look, with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and power-adjustable sports seats plus upholstered in quilted Valcona leather. The pews, by the way, come with heating, ventilation and memory, along with powered lumbar support.

Also standard are a head-up display, soft-closing doors, rear door sunshades, Audi Connect navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi wireless charging, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium 3D sound system, a 360-degree camera system, park assist, sports-tuned adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering, a hands-free powered tailgate, plus ISOFIX on all seats in the second row (including the middle seat) and third row. The second row is split 40:20:40; the third 50:50.

Safety-wise, the Q7 comes fully kitted with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assist, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reverse AEB, a door opening warning and adaptive high beam.

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2025 Audi Q7 CKD open for booking in Malaysia – May launch, 3.0T V6 mild hybrid, RM469k to RM489k est

In Audi, Cars, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 10 April 2025 5:17 pm / 1 comment

At long last, Audi Malaysia’s worst-kept secret is out of the bag. Distributor PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) has announced that the locally-assembled Audi Q7 is now open for booking, with a launch slated for next month. Ingolstadt’s seven-seater luxury SUV is its first CKD model in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Offered in a single 3.0 TFSI S line variant, the Q7 is estimated to be priced between RM469,000 and RM489,000 – we’ll assume that the upper limit is with the Audi assurance package five-year warranty and servicing included. This compares favourably against its German rivals – the BMW X5 xDrive50e starts from RM494,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 (with a four-year warranty) at RM524,888. The Audi and Mercedes, lest we forget, are the only models in the segment to come with seven seats.

That money buys you a 3.0 litre turbocharged TFSI V6, the same one that you’ll find in the Volkswagen Touareg and making an identical 340 PS from 5,200 to 6,400 rpm; peak torque, meanwhile, gets boosted by 50 Nm to 500 Nm, made between 1,370 and 4,500 rpm. Unlike its mainstream-badged sibling, the Audi pairs the six-pot with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, using a belt-driven starter-generator to allow the car to coast with the engine off for up to 40 seconds between 55 and 160 km/h.

All that extra torque means that despite the two extra seats and typical Audi blubber, the Q7 is able to rocket from zero to 100 km/h four tenths of a second quicker than the Touareg, taking 5.6 seconds to complete the century sprint on its way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h. The mill is mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

The Q7 that we’ll get is the second facelift for the second-generation model, which was actually sold here at a time at a cool RM599,900. The latest model receives a new front fascia with sharper headlights – replete with eyebrow-style daytime running lights – allied to an octagonal Singleframe grille with an open hexagonal mesh, while vertical air inlets sit at either corner. You also get OLED taillights, and both the front and rear light signatures can be customised to your liking.

Local models come standard with HD matrix LED headlights with laser high beams and the S Line package, the latter throwing on a sportier air intake design, a rear diffuser and body-coloured cladding. They also get the black styling package plus which lends a black finish to the grille, door mirrors and other components for a meaner look. A set of 22-inch Audi Sport V-spoke two-tone alloy wheels completes the look.

Various tweaks over several years have made the Q7’s interior look very similar to the Q8‘s, with acres of silver and gloss black trim and no less than three screens. The 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit instrument display remains and can now show surrounding road users in 3D, while the 10.1-inch upper centre touchscreen runs the third generation of Volkswagen’s modular infotainment (MIB 3). Meanwhile, a smaller 8.6-inch display below it is used to control certain vehicular functions and the four-zone climate control.

Again, the S Line pack proffers a sportier look, with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and power-adjustable sports seats plus upholstered in quilted Valcona leather. The pews, by the way, come with heating, ventilation and memory, along with powered lumbar support.

Other bits of standard equipment include a head-up display, soft-closing doors, rear door sunshades, Audi Connect navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi wireless charging, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium 3D sound system, a 360-degree camera system, park assist, sports-tuned adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a hands-free powered tailgate.

Safety-wise, the Q7 comes fully kitted with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assist, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reverse AEB, a door opening warning and adaptive high beam.

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2025 Audi Q7 CKD open for booking in Malaysia – 3.0 TFSI quattro, 340 PS, RM480k to RM530k estimated

In Audi, Cars, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 7 March 2025 11:04 am / 5 comments

It was confirmed last month that the Audi Q7 would make a return in CKD locally-assembled form, and now it appears that the order books have begun. Audi Centre Glenmarie sales advisor Muhammad Zarul Ashidil shared the news on Facebook (now taken down) ahead of the car’s slated launch in May.

The seven-seater behemoth carries estimated pricing of between RM480,000 and RM530,000 – significantly higher than its also-CKD MLB Evo platform sibling, the Volkswagen Touareg. That car was recently given a massive RM69,300 price cut and now retails starting from RM384,972. The Q7 is, however, much lower than the last time the second-generation model was offered here in its original form, when it retailed at RM599,900.

Assuming that the Audi’s final price is on the lower end of the spectrum (at least with the basic two-year warranty), that would compare favourably against its German rivals – the BMW X5 xDrive50e that starts from RM494,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 (with a four-year warranty) at RM524,888. The Audi and Mercedes, lest we forget, are the only models in the segment to come with seven seats.

Unlike the Touareg and the (again, CKD) Porsche Cayenne, the Q7 is offered in most markets as a mild hybrid. Power comes from the same 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 as those cars, here producing 340 PS (the same as the Touareg) and 500 Nm of torque (identical to the Cayenne). This is paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.

The Q7 received its second facelift last year, gaining a new, sportier front bumper design, optional customisable matrix LED headlights and OLED taillights and a mildly updated interior (the car received an all-new Q8-derived dashboard back in 2019).

By the way, the Chili Red example shown in the video above is not representative of the Malaysian-market model. Some digging revealed that Zarul took these photos during his visit to Audi Centre Perth in Australia earlier this month.

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2024 Audi Q7 facelift debuts – programmable lights, petrol, diesel V6; SQ7 with 507 PS/770 Nm 4.0L V8

In Audi, Cars, International News / By Mick Chan / 7 February 2024 8:13 pm / 2 comments

The Audi Q7 has been given its second facelift in its current generation, following on from its 2019 update. Now, the German brand’s SUV that brings the choice of three-row seating brings the customary visual changes as well as equipment updates.

Lighting equipment for the latest Q7 facelift brings a darker tint for the headlamps which now bring HD matrix LED technology, and tail lamps are now digital OLED units. The new headlamp and tail lamp units are programmable, allowing the user to select one of four available light signatures via the MMI interface.

For rolling stock, the 2024 Q7 facelift gets a selection of five wheel designs ranging from 20 to 22 inches in diameter. As before, adaptive air suspension is standard across the range, while rear-wheel steer is optional (standard on the SQ7). Also available is remote park assist plus, which users can command via smartphone to remotely manoeuvre the Q7 into tight spaces.

Powertrains offered in the 2024 Q7 facelift include two diesels and one petrol engine for the regular Q7 range. The former starts the range with the 45 TDI quattro, a 3.0L turbodiesel that outputs 231 PS and 500 Nm, enabling a 0-100 km/h run in 7.1 seconds, onwards to a 226 km/h top speed.

This is joined by the 50 TDI quattro, featuring an uprated version of said engine with 241 PS and 600 Nm, doing the century sprint in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 241 km/h. The diesel powertrain duo is complemented in the range by the 55 TFSI variant, which is a 3.0L turbocharged petrol V6 rated at 340 PS and 500 Nm, enabling the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds and a limited top speed of 250 km/h.

All six-cylinder engines in the 2024 Q7 facelift range are mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive, and incorporates a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with a lithium-ion battery and belt-alternator starter that enables engine-off coasting for up to 40 seconds, between 55 and 160 km/h.

Infotainment updates for the 2024 Q7 facelift now includes the direct use of mobile apps such as Spotify or Amazon Music, while an online store offers an increased selection of apps for the MIB 3 third-generation modular infotainment toolkit.

The surroundings display for the driver instrumentation also gets upgraded in terms of driver assistance systems, where the Audi virtual cockpit now shows a lane change warning, other road users (trucks, cars, and motorcycles), distance warning, intersection assist, and traffic light info online in high-definition.

Getting one-up on the regular Q7 facelift range in the performance stakes is the equivalent SQ7, which features a 4.0 litre V8 biturbo petrol engine rated to produce 507 PS and 770 Nm of torque, and like the engines for its rangemates, this is mated to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive. 0-100 km/h is elapsed in 4.1 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

Relative to the standard Q7 facelift range, the latest SQ7 facelift signals its performance intent with the brands signature aluminium-look exterior mirror covers, Singleframe grille inlays and side intake edges along with a redesigned front spoiler and rear diffuser; optional Black and Black plus optics packages can also be specified.

As before, the SQ7 gets cylinder deactivation to lower fuel consumption at lower engine loads, and the vehicle’s 48-volt electrical architecture also supports electromechanical active roll stabilisation (eAWS) to reduce body roll when cornering.

Rolling stock on the 2024 SQ7 facelift are 20-inch alloy wheels with 285/45 tyres as standard, while larger units measuring 21 to 22 inches in diameter can be optioned. Brake discs on the 2024 SQ7 measure 400 mm in diameter in front, and 350 mm at the rear, with calipers in black as standard, or red as an option.

In Europe, the 2024 Audi Q7 facelift starts from 79,300 euros (RM406,641) for the 45 TDI quattro while the petrol-powered 55 TFSI quattro starts from 82,500 euros (RM423,050). The 4.0L V8-powered SQ7 facelift starts from 112,000 euros (RM574,322).

2024 Audi Q7 facelift

2024 Audi SQ7 facelift

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