Audi’s range-topping new Q7
performance SUV has arrived in Australia and heads up an entire
range of newly-styled Q7 models. The Audi Q7 V12 TDI is the most
powerful diesel SUV on the road thanks to 1000Nm of torque, and 368kW
of power.
Its 6.0-litre V12 TDI engine is
related to the triple-Le Mans-winning Audi R10, demonstrating the
close link between the brand’s road-going performance cars and its
highly successful motorsport program.
This range-topping powerhouse heads
up an even more elegant and more efficient range of 7-seat Q7 models
which have arrived on Australian shores. The Audi Q7 range remains
sporty and comfortable – it is a high-performance vehicle for
leisure and business. It is the ideal go-anywhere car designed for up
to 7 adults and is roomy and flexible, with a high payload, huge
luggage area of up to 2,035 litres and hefty towing capacity.
The compact side view, and the
tautly curved body surfaces present a coupe-like silhouette and new
accents at the front and rear contribute to elegant styling and
revitalised visual impact. In conjunction with the xenon headlights
(optional for V6 models), light-emitting diodes arranged to form
U-shaped bands provide the daytime running lights.
The indicators are also composed of
LEDs. Audi also features a high-end headlight version that integrates
a low beam, high beam, and turning and cornering lights. The tailgate
has been restyled and LEDs are standard equipment in the taillights.
Many improvements down to the
smallest details enhance personal comfort – including inlays on the
passenger side door, new colours, new wheels, and new materials. The
driver looks at redesigned instruments – including the latest
generation (gen 3) MMI Navigation system which is standard for V8 and
V12 engines. Many operator-control details have been refined and
enhanced with chrome elements.
There are four new exterior paint
colours for the Q7 including Ibis White, Graphite Grey, Orca Black
and Teak Brown, along with two additional RS-special paint colours
for the new V12 TDI version – Mugello Blue and Daytona Grey.
All five engines in the Q7 range are
powerful and efficient direct-injection versions. Standard equipment
includes a six-speed tiptronic that shifts swiftly and smoothly as it
transfers the generated power to the quattro permanent all-wheel
drive system, which distributes it to the axles with modest emphasis
on the rear.
In all V6 and V8 models Audi employs
a new technology from its modular efficiency platform. The energy
recovery system converts mechanical energy into electric energy
during braking and coasting, and buffer-stores it in the battery. It
reduces CO2 emissions by up to five grams per kilometre,
an improvement that is even more significant in busy traffic.
The Q7 V12 TDI, which sits at the
top of the range, has a 6.0-litre engine with a cylinder angle of 60
degrees and two turbochargers (one per cylinder bank), creating
charge pressure of 2.7 bar, resulting in 1000Nm of torque from
1,750rpm to 3,250rpm.
Its sporty, sonorous sound
reinforces its high-performance status – like any genuine sports
car – as do the ceramic brakes, which are a standard feature for
this model. The Q7 V12 TDI also boasts a striking single frame grille
with chrome double-vertical struts, pronounced bumpers, flared wheel
arches and prominent air inlets. Daytime running lights with 12 LED’s
complete the striking exterior look.
Inside, this sporty top model
features an advanced leather package with decorative stitching on the
dash, door rails, instrument panel, centre console, door arm rests
and handles. The mighty Bang and Olufsen sound system is standard,
with 14 active speakers and 1000 watts of output.
At a glance – new
styling features for Q7 models
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4
new paint colours
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2
RS-special additional paint colours for Q7 V12 TDI
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Restyled
tailgate and LED taillights
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New
front grille
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New
standard wheels
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More
pronounced underbody protection
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3rd
generation MMI Navigation system
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Redesigned instrument clusters
Model range and
manufacturer’s recommended pricing
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
quattro
$254,900
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro
$127,900
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro
$122,600
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro
$88,700
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro
$86,900
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