Audi India has launched the petrol powered Q7 40 TFSI in India today with a price tag of INR 67.76 lakh ex-showroom onwards. The new Q7 40 TFSI is powered by the 2.0 TFSI engine that produces 252hp of power with 370 Nm of torque. The engine is mated with the ZF eight speed tiptronic transmission. Performance stats for the new variant stand at 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds with top speed of 233 kmph. With the new variant,the Q7, for the first time gets propelled with petrol power. Other highlights on the petrol powered version include the Audi Virtual cockpit, quattro AWD and Matrix LED headlights with daytime running lights featuring striking double – arrow graphics.
The Audi Q7 40 TFSI joins its 3.0 TDI diesel engine variant in the Q7 lineup and is available in base Premium Plus edition as well as the top of the line Technology edition. The key features of the new variant have been listed below in bullet points for quick reference
Engine and Transmission
- 2.0 TFSI quattro engine
- Eight-speed tiptronic transmission
- Power: 252hp @5000 to 6000 rpm
- Torque: 370 Nm @1600-34500 rpm
- Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, top speed of 233 kmph
- Fuel efficiency: 11.68 Kmpl (ARAI certified)
Exterior
- Sharp striking lines, continuous shoulder line accentuates athletic lines
- Matrix LED Headlamps with signature DRLs
- Wide sculptured 3D single frame grille
- Prominent muscular bumpers & air inlets
- Inlay strips at the bottom of the doors with quattro embossing
- Bold R19 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels
- Full Paint Finish
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Available in Carrara white, Floret silver, Graphite gray, Orca black and Ink blue
Interior
- Wrap around cockpit for improved driver bias, elegance and operation
- Horizontal design architecture – slim low profile dash with continuous broad band of air vents
- Slim, high resolution retractable MMI display
- Benchmark in aeroacoustics, ‘Library Quiet’ Cabin
- Floating dashboard effect from plunging centre console
- Ambient Lighting with 30 Combinations
- Interior Upholstery in genuine Cricket Leather in black and beige
- Full size Seven Seater configuration
Comfort
- Audi Drive Select – Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Individual and Off-road as standard. In conjunction with adaptive air suspension, the All-road mode is added, while the Off-road mode becomes Lift/Off-road
- Electromechanical power steering
- 4 Spoke Leather Steering Wheel with Shift Paddles
- Four Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control
- Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Electrically Adj. Front Seats with Driver Side Memory
- Electrically foldable 3rd row seats
- Lowering of load floor for easy luggage loading
- Cruise Control
- Auto Park Assist
- 360 degree Surround Camera
Infotainment
- MMI Navigation Plus
- MMI Touch with 8 Favourite buttons for Music, Contacts, Navigation, Place of Interest (POI) and Radio Channels
- Audi Smartphone Interface for Apple Carplay & Android Auto
- Audi Phone Box with Wireless Qi-charging
- BOSE 3D Surround Sound System – 558 watts
Safety and Assistance systems
- Tilt Angle Sensor for Off-road & All-road modes
- 8 Airbags incl. Rear Side Airbags
- Auto Park Assist with 3600 Surround View Cameras
- Audi Pre Sense
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
“Our flagship SUV Audi Q7 had been the only product in its segment in India when it was launched. A popular choice of bollywood celebrities and big industrialists, the Audi Q7 lead the way for the luxury SUV segment in India. With the introduction of the Audi Q7 40 TFSI quattro, we are now offering customers an exciting line up of their preferred SUV to choose from and own their favorite Audi. This marks the debut of the first-ever luxury SUV in its segment in India and reigning segment leader with a petrol engine,” said Mr. Rahil Ansari, Head, Audi India.
“This is the year of ‘Audi Reloaded’ for us. ‘Audi Reloaded’ just doesn’t mean new products or new touch points but it signifies a nimbleness to tweak the strategy as per the market demand. We have taken a strategic decision to increase our petrol mix and started off the process with the launch of the Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI in March this year. We do have some other surprises planned for this year,” added Mr. Ansari.