Luxurious comfort, the largest interior in the segment and a weight saving of up to 325 kilograms – the new edition of the Q7 from Audi sets new standards. Its innovative assistance and infotainment systems take the large SUV to the front of the pack. Its new engines consume significantly less fuel than the previous model. The new Q7 is the lightest car in its class. With its lightweight, multi-material body and all-new chassis, it provides excellent comfort while at the same time offering the performance of a sporty Audi – and that with top-notch CO2 values. A powerful engines combined with an adaptive suspension and the lightweight body make the Q7 the dynamic car among large SUVs. Just a few years ago these performance data were still the prerogative of sports cars. The 45 TFSI with 333 hp bring the new Audi Q7 from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The top speed of 250 km/h is a mere formality for the TFSI all the while with unusually low fuel consumption. The TFSI needs only 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers and emits only 183 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The new Audi Q7 also sets standards when it comes to operating concept, infotainment and connectivity. The second-generation modular infotainment platform is on board, as is the optional Audi virtual cockpit. The new MMI all-in-touch control unit with large touchpad makes operation intuitive and simple. The Audi tablet for rear passengers and the two sound systems with 3D sound are further innovations. Another highlight is the extremely broad and graduated range of new driver assistance systems – including adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist and the cross-traffic assist in the rear. The new Audi Q7 – the most efficient and lightest car in its class. The large SUV presents innovative solutions for lightweight construction, drive, suspension, infotainment, connectivity and assistance systems. Its spacious interior pampers occupants with luxurious comfort. Thanks to the strict lightweight concept from Audi, the basic version of the new Q7 is up to 325 kilograms lighter than the predecessor model. The body alone with its innovative multi-material construction saves 71 kg in weight, with add-on parts (aluminum doors), 95 kg. With 5.05 meters in length, 1.97 meters in width and 1.74 meters in height (with steel suspension), the new Q7 is a big car – but also the lightest in its class. The sporty handling dynamics unusual for an SUV results from the close coordination between all departments within technical development. The engine harmoniously delivers its power to the road practically loss-free via a superior chassis. This interplay of components provides the ideal basis for dynamic handling. Given also the quattro drive, a quick-shifting tiptronic and the low overall weight, each trip, whether on the freeway or a winding country road, brings the dynamic handling of a sedan to mind. Meanwhile the developers never neglected the need for a stable driving style off paved roads, or the desired dynamic gear mode – the Audi Q7 performs impressively on any terrain. On opening the door, the driver encounters a lounge of the luxury class. All colors and materials are carefully coordinated. In the front passenger area a continuous air vent strip stretches across the instrument panel and emphasizes the width of the interior. Restrained strips frame two-part decorative moldings; in the dark, optional, slender light guides follow the contours of the interior. For the driver all switches and controls are ideally placed ready at hand. The numerous setting options afford a very comfortable seat position. The new Q7 offers numerous seat variants up to the individual contour seat with air conditioning and a massage feature. The versatility of the Audi Q7 is also revealed by the standard three-piece backrest in the second row of seats, which can be separately folded down, and by the standard third row of seats, which is now operated electrically. Another option is the Audi virtual cockpit, in addition to the Audi MMI monitor – the 12.3-inch diagonal TFT monitor displays elaborately computed graphics, and is operated at the multifunction steering wheel. In addition, the head-up display projects key information onto the windshield. On the console of the center tunnel lies the newly developed and optionally available MMI touch. Driver and front passenger can write, pinch-to-zoom, or scroll through lists on the system's large glass surface, which gives a haptic response to the operator's finger. The simple MMI operating logic affords intuitive use, including intelligent free text searching. The voice control system can recognize input made using everyday language, such as: “Where can I refuel?” The top-of-the-line infotainment system in the Q7, MMI navigation plus, uses the second generation modular infotainment module with its first-class computing power. For hi-fi aficionados there are two sound systems from Bose and Bang & Olufsen featuring the new 3D sound, which exploits the spatial dimension of height. The top system from Bang & Olufsen integrates 23 speakers and delivers 1,920 watts of sound. Each of the front seat backrests is designed to take an Audi tablet, which functions as a versatile Rear Seat Entertainment system – another pioneering solution from the brand. The new Q7 enters the Middle East market with a greatly modified V6 engine. The 45 TFSI with 333 hp accelerates the large SUV from 0 to 100 km/h 6.3 seconds. A superior engines, a new eight-speed tiptronic, improved quattro permanent all-wheel drive, a low center of gravity and a completely redesigned lightweight chassis – the technology package of the new Audi Q7 allows drivability that is both agile and comfortable. Its electromechanical power steering and the versatile Audi drive select system are standard features; on request, adaptive air suspension is also available. Completely new is the all-wheel steering: the rear wheels turn a few degrees in the same or opposite direction of the front wheels, depending on the situation. The new Audi Q7 currently offers a wide range of assistance systems, with many systems totally new on the market. The adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist relieves the chore of driving in slow-moving traffic on roads in good condition. Other innovations include the exit assist. The large SUV bearing the four rings emblem is an all-rounder for family, business and leisure, and a superior companion on all roads and thoroughfares. The large SUV interprets characteristic design features of Audi and the Q family. A sculpturally molded Single-frame grille with a solid frame is the defining element at the front. In the optional LED and Matrix LED headlights, the daytime running lights feature striking double-arrow graphics. Intense wheel arches and the shoulder line emphasize the wheels, while the tailgate extends around the D-pillars. They're complemented by new solutions such as inlay strips at the bottom of the doors. New Audi Q7 at a glance Design and body • Sculpturally molded Singleframe grille, quattro blisters on the wheels, steeply rising D-pillars and a wraparound tailgate • LED or Matrix LED headlights as option • 5.05 meters in length, 2.99 meter wheelbase, 1.968 meters in width, 1.74 meters in height • New multi-material body with high levels of ultra-high strength steel and aluminum; the 45 TFSI engine, weighs only 2,030 kilograms. Drive • Intensively overhauled V6 engine for the market launch: 45 TFSI with 333 hp • Superior performance, yet fuel consumption reduced by up to 27 percent • Newly developed eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive Suspension • Newly designed five-link suspension at the front and rear axles, high agility and excellent ride comfort • Electromechanical power steering, optional all-wheel steering • Audi drive select dynamic handling system as standard feature; adaptive air suspension optionally available • Great off-road capability, hill descent control as standard feature Interior • Elegant, luxurious look & feel, two-piece trim strips, new colors and materials, elaborate interior lighting, very low noise level • Wide range of seats up to the climate-controlled customized contour seat with massage feature, newly developed automatic deluxe air conditioning • Largest interior in the segment, with optional longitudinally adjustable seats in the second row and electrically folding third-row seats • Easy entry to the third row of seats with new double-folding outer seats in the second row of seats • Power tailgate as standard feature, optional with gesture control in conjunction with convenience key, electrical load area cover Controls • Completely new MMI operating concept, including free text search, MMI navigation plus with large MMI all-in-touch touchpad • Operation also with the multifunction steering wheel and natural language voice control • Optional head-up display and Audi virtual cockpit Infotainment and Audi connect • Optional infotainment system MMI navigation plus with 8.3-inch screen, plus optional Audi phone box • Sound systems from Bose and Bang & Olufsen with 3D sound as well as Audi tablets as a mobile Rear Seat Entertainment system as option Driver assistance systems • Wide range of driver assistance systems with many new developments • Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist for slow-moving traffic predictive efficiency assistant for even lower fuel consumption • Other systems, such as cross-traffic assist in the rear — SG
