No wonder how Audi is able to grow substantially in India. The first thing they did right was to introduce a product for each and every kind of customer. Another important point to note is that the German carmaker was even able to deliver them at a competitive price. Well today, the 2022 Audi Q7 has finally arrived with an introductory price tag starting at Rs.79.99 Lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi) in India.
Always wanted to buy a proper luxury full-size SUV? Let’s check out all the details related to the all-new Q7 down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2022 Audi Q7 has finally made its Indian debut at Rs.79.99 Lakhs.
- Will be available with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo petrol engine.
- Receives several features and cosmetic enhancements for this year.
2022 Audi Q7
Exterior & Design
On the outside, it still feels big enough to grab a lot of attention on the road. The front profile of the SUV now sports a new pair of LED headlamps, a revised octagonal grille, wide air intakes and a sportier bumper. Likewise, the rear end has been updated too.
A palette that consists of five different exterior shades will be available. To be precise, the list includes Floret Silver, Mythos Black, Navarra Blue, Carrara White and Samurai Grey on both the trims.
Interior
Inside the cabin, the all-new Q7 feels absolutely premium with multiple screens on offer. Talking about the centre console, the top-most screen is a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit while the lower one is an 8.6-inch unit for air-con control. The carmaker has also decided to offer a Virtual Cockpit and an optional rear-seat entertainment pack.
Feature-wise, the updated SUV is now loaded with a large panoramic sunroof, flat-bottom steering wheel, four-zone climate control, Bang & Olufsen surround sound system, electrically adjustable front seats and eight airbags among others.
Engine & Performance
Audi has confirmed that it will be deploying a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine on the updated Q7. As claimed by the brand, this power unit will be propelling a massive 340 horsepower and 500Nm of peak torque while being paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Thankfully, it will also be featuring a mild-hybrid technology with the brand’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard. All these elements working together pushes the all-new Q7 to clock a triple-digit speed in just 5.9 seconds. The top speed on the other hand is rated at 250kmph.
Introductory Price List
| Trims | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Premium Plus | Rs.79.99 Lakhs |
| Technology | Rs.88.33 Lakhs |
Alternatives
Globally, Q7 compares with other full-size SUVs such as Land Rover Discovery, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Planning to enter this segment? Let’s have a look at the new Volvo XC90 down below.
Volvo XC90
Probably one of the best SUVs from this segment and there’s a reason behind it. You’ve already heard how particular Volvo is when it comes to occupants safety. Also, this massive SUV is stylish and feature-loaded. This way, it is one of the most practical ones of the lot.
Available with a sole 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, Volvo XC90 is loaded with tons of new features including a portrait 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, four-zone climate control, large panoramic sunroof, radar-based cruise control and 7 airbags to name a few.
Specifications
| Volvo XC90 | |
| Engine | 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol (mild-hybrid) |
| Power | 295BHP
400BHP |
| Torque | 420Nm
640Nm |
| Key Highlights |
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| Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.90.90 Lakhs to Rs.1.31 Crore |