New Q7 comes with powerful internal combustion engines and over 500 hp: facelift for Audi’s biggest

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The era of e-hype appears to be over and electric car sales are slowing. General Motors is even abandoning its electric-only strategy in the US and wants to focus again on plug-in hybrids in the future. What about in Europe? Manufacturers are again paying more attention to internal combustion engine models. As Audi, they are closing the innovation gap with new e-models arriving late and thanks to the facelift, they are able to stay in shape again and stay on the market a little longer than planned.

Following the revision of the SUV Coupé Q8 and SQ8, the full-format Q7 and SQ7 versions will also be renewed this spring. This is the second upgrade of the model launched in 2015 after 2019; Now over five meters long, the luxury crossover is more elegant than before. Standard features include an 8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive and mild hybridization with a 48-volt system. It consists of a lithium-ion battery and belt starter generator that energizes the 48-volt onboard electrical system and saves around five deciliters of fuel per 100 kilometers thanks to recovery and boost. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the Audi Q7 can accelerate from 55 to 160 km/h in up to 40 seconds with the engine off. Then there will be a new plug-in hybrid with a range of 80 to 100 kilometers. However, Audi is not yet releasing any details on this matter.

Two diesel, two gasoline engines

Diesel versions remain in this range – which makes sense in terms of fuel consumption for such a large car: Two three-litre V6s produce 231 hp (170 kW) and 286 hp (210 kW) and burn between 7.8 and 8.4 liters per 100 kilometres. should produce. to consume. The maximum speed is 226 and 241 km/h. If you want a gasoline engine, you can get the three-liter V6 turbo with 340 hp (250 kW), which accelerates from zero in 5.6 seconds and can reach 250 km/h with an average consumption of 10.1 liters. .

Visually, there are slight retouches at the front and rear, new LED lighting elements and modified aprons. Highlights are the matrix LED headlights with selectable light signatures at the front and rear and which can be equipped with long-range laser high beam. You can choose between a steel or variable air suspension chassis with an adaptive damping system, whose ground clearance can be adjusted up to nine centimeters.

Sport version with V8

All-wheel steering, standard on the SQ7, ensures agility. This top model is powered by a four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 507 hp (373 kW) and a maximum torque of 770 Nm. This means the vehicle accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaches a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Consumption? It is 12.0 liters per 100 kilometers.

The large Audi offers almost van variability in the interior: depending on the position of the rear seat backs, the luggage compartment for five people offers a volume of between 780 and 1908 liters. In the seven-seat vehicle, the third row of seats in the cargo area folds electrically from the floor. The boot lid is opened and closed electrically as standard or optionally via gesture control using foot movements. Adapters for three child seats for the second row are available on request, as well as seats that can be individually adjusted in longitudinal position and backrest angle. The revised Q7 will launch in the first quarter of 2024, with Swiss prices yet to be determined.

Source: Blick