New Audi Q7 Launched in South Africa
Quick Facts
- Price: From R 1,328,500
- Engine: 3.0 TDI
- Power/Torque: 183kW / 600Nm
- 0-100: 6.8 seconds
- Transmission: Eight-speed Tiptronic
The new Audi Q7 has been launched in South Africa, the large SUV will only be available with the 45 TDI engine (3.0 turbo diesel engine) and it features a host of updates. The Audi Q7 is poised to be one of the most comfortable SUVs particularly in conjunction with the optional adaptive air suspension.
There is one diesel engine in the local model range line up. It is coupled to an eight-speed Tiptronic and permanent all‑wheel drive. The Audi Q7 45 TDI Quattro Tiptronic produces 183 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque. The Audi Q7 is claimed to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 225 km/h.
The optimized all‑wheel steering allows the rear wheels to turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction. It also provides variable ground clearance and prepares the Audi Q7 with its standard Quattro drive for terrain off the beaten track. The relevant off-road mode can be selected via the standard Audi drive select dynamic handling system with its seven profiles.
The new Audi Q7 will offer the package concept as introduced on other new models launched in South Africa. The packages include:
- Comfort
- Black styling
- S line interior
Exterior
Upfront, the Audi Q7 has a large octagon-shaped single frame with six upright slats making it look even more powerful. There are also two-part side air inlets which make it more expressive.
The headlights, optionally in Matrix LED technology, emphasize with their contour and light signature the width of the full-size model.
On the restyled rear, a striking chrome strip creates the visual connection between the flat rear lights with their technical-looking graphics and carries forward the horizontal body line. In the S line model, the Audi Q7 looks even more striking with its enhanced exterior accents: A blade in the front bumper, a radiator grille in titanium black with vertical slats in aluminium sliver matte, sportily accentuated underbody protection at the rear along with full paint finish, high gloss package, roof rails in aluminium and 20-inch wheels which come standard.
Interior
The interior of the Audi Q7 is even bigger than before, through the new design, the Audi Q7 has now grown 11 millimetres to 5,063 millimetres making it a perfect and comfortable SUV whether it is with five or seven seats.
Depending on the position of the rear seatbacks the luggage compartment on the five-seater version offers between 865 and 2,050 litres of capacity – the latter with a flat load area. An electric tailgate is standard including foot-activated gesture control. Audi optionally supplies the rear seat bench plus as part of the Comfort Package; all three seats can be moved individually fore/aft and the backrest angle adjusted, upgradable to a third seat row with two electrically adjustable seats which turns the Q7 into a comfortable 7-seater.
The cockpit follows the new Audi design language, digital operating concept, which incorporates two large touchscreens which provide haptic and acoustic feedback when clicking on the touch controls. When off, the top display slots almost invisibly into the large black decorative surface. All elements refer logically to one another, from the flat air vent strip to the wide console on the centre tunnel. The optional contour ambient lighting package illuminates the interior in the dark. Convenient equipment options include four-zone automatic air conditioning (standard), a power-assist function to close the doors quietly and the Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System.
The Audi Q7 also comes standard with MMI navigation which delivers excellent connectivity. It features an embedded SIM, a Wi-Fi hotspot, natural voice control and the extensive Audi connect portfolio.
The Audi connect functionality also includes Car2X services which consist of standard safety and service features in the event of damage, breakdown or minor accidents.
Pricing
The Audi Q7 is now currently available for sale at all Audi Dealerships in South Africa.
The model range is priced as follows:
- Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro tiptronic R 1,328,500
- Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro S line tiptronic R 1,388,500
Both models come standard with the 5 year / 100 000km Audi Freeway Plan, inclusive of all taxes.
