The New Q7 will be open for ordering on Monday 27 April. Improved specification, redesigned exterior details and the addition of a new 3.0TDI ‘clean diesel’ to the range of engine options are among the highlights for the visual and mechanical evolution of the car that was made for quattro.



New Audi Q7 Exterior
A redesigned front grille, restyled bumpers incorporating new integrated under-body protectors, new door mouldings and distinctive new LED rear lights align seamlessly on the new tailgate embellishing the distinctive Audi Q7 body in its latest incarnation. SE versions are further enhanced by 19-inch alloy wheels (previously 18-inch), and top specification S line models by LED indicators and new U-shaped, ‘wraparound’ LED daytime running lights built into standard Xenon headlamps.

• New headlight styling: halogen headlights with daytime running lights or optional xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED indicators in the front bumper or optional adaptive light with tri-xenon function (not for V12 TDI quattro)
• Smaller door mirrors
• Contrasting under-bumper paint finish in Solid Black , matt or Platinum Grey, matt (not for V12 TDI quattro)
• Ribbed underbody guard (stainless steel for V12 TDI quattro)
• Single-frame grille in high-gloss black with vertical chrome bars
• Restyled model badge
• New wheel design (not for V12 TDI quattro)
• LED rear lights
• Redesigned bumper (V12 TDI quattro with stainless-steel underbody guard)
• Restyled tailgate



New Audi Q7 Interior

Inside the latest Audi Q7, numerous detail enhancements have further improved the ambience. The most notable are to the instrument cluster and switchgear but they also include lighting and interior colour schemes.




• Ambient lighting in the door trims (included in the optional lighting package)
• Enhanced rotary light, interior adjustment switch and 12V power socket
• New-look instrument cluster graphics with fascia in Flex metallic silver and black recess cover
• Enhanced seat-adjustment switch with electrically-adjustable seats
• Aluminium-look control panels
• Climate-controlled comfort front seats (optional)
• Middle section of the MMI and automatic air-conditioning controls in high-gloss black
• New inlay on front passenger side


New Audi Q7 options
Among the new additions to the options list is the latest HDD navigation and entertainment system available for integration into the standard Multi Media Interface. The system uses a hard drive to store navigation mapping, music and telephone data, and displays its new 3D graphics on a high-resolution colour monitor. Climate-controlled comfort seats capable of heating or cooling their occupants are also now available.



New Q7 optional extras:

• Tri-xenon headlights with motorway function for increased visibility
• Technology pack High (including HDD Navigation and MMI 3G)
• Climate-controlled comfort front seats
• Exterior aluminium styling package including full body coloured bumpers (for SE trim)
• Body-coloured bottom bumper sections
• Front and rear underbody guards in contrasting colour
• Chrome strips on door sill covers and front and rear bumpers
• Chrome inserts on the door handles
New colours include:

Ibis white
Graphite Grey pearl effect
Orca Black pearl effect
Teak Brown metallic

Deleted colours:

Calla White
Phantom Black pearl effect
Quartz Grey metallic
Sycamore Green metallic


Three specification levels – Standard, SE and S line

Three specification levels – Standard, SE and S line - are offered for the V6 FSI and V6 TDI models, while the V8 petrol and V8 TDI versions are available exclusively in SE or S line form. The V12 TDI has an extensive, stand-alone specification. SE and S line versions in the latest generation benefit from equipment upgrades, SE includes the new 19-inch alloy wheel design and Bluetooth mobile phone preparation, and S line the addition of front seat heating, Bluetooth phone preparation and the Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights and indicators.

Standard trim

• Contrasting paint finish for bottom section of front and rear bumpers as well as door trim strips in Solid Black or Platinum Grey (new for Standard trim)
• 18 x 8J six-spoke design alloy wheels (new design)
• Four door lock switches (new)
• LED rear lights (new)
• quattro® with asymmetric/dynamic torque distribution
• Adaptive air suspension
• Seven seats (three rows of seats)
• MMI radio, integrated operating concept comprising MMI terminal and 6.5-inch colour display, additional display in instrument cluster, basic personalisation of vehicle functions, integrated radio system with phase diversity for optimum reception, single-disc CD player
• Cruise control
• Four-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel
• Servotronic power steering
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Electrically-folding door mirrors
• Rear parking aid

SE Trim (£2,845 above Standard trim)
• 19-inch five-arm V design alloy wheels (new)
• Bluetooth connectivity (new)
• Cricket Leather upholstery
• Comfort centre armrest
• Lighting pack
• Polished roof rails (high gloss pack)
• Electrically adjustable front seats inc electric lumbar support
• Marlin silver inlay
• Seat heating for front seats


S line Trim (£1,590 above SE Trim)
• Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED indicators (new)
• S line adaptive air suspension (new)
• 20-inch five-spoke design alloy wheels
• S line body styling in full body colour
• Front spoiler lip in Platinum Grey (new)
• Chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes
• Headlight washer system
• S line embossed leather/Alcantara upholstery interior, dashboard and headlining in black with either silver or black seams (new)
• Three-spoke leather multi-function sports steering wheel
• Electrically-adjustable sports seats with electrically-adjustable lumbar support for both front seats
• Heated front seats (new to S line standard equipment)
• S line inlays in matt brushed aluminium
• Aluminium-look air vents
• Special colours Mugello Blue, pearl effect or Daytona Grey, pearl effect are available for the same price as pearl effect colours

Audi Channel: Drivetime: Audi Q7
Angus Scott takes the Audi Q7 on a test drive from Edinburgh to the Scottish borders.