On paper, the SUV is just a few inches/cm wider than the Audi Q7 or a Mercedes GLS but it feels larger since it’s pretty much a big box from the A-pillar and back.

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Well, I present to dear team-bhpians and guests, my family’s latest acquisition, the mighty BMW X7 40d.

We wanted a larger SUV for a while for our family road trips and the X7 seemed a better choice to the GLS. Having the 2023 Audi Q7 in the garage I realised the 3rd row had to be usable at least by teenagers, unlike the cramped 3rd row in the Q7. Our local dealer in Cochin isn’t the best at all in terms of service or customer relations or the purchase process, but since a Tanzanite blue car didn’t seem to be available anywhere else in south India, we decided to proceed with them.

After owning the car for 3 months and 5k kms I’ll share my experience so far.

Firstly the car on paper is just a few inches/cm wider than the Q7 or a GLS but the X7 feels larger since it’s pretty much a big box from the A-pillar and back. But the boxy shape gives the car great presence on the road and sitting in the car, the view out with the beautifully shaped hood gives a commanding feel on the road. The width also means stepping out of the car is a bit hard as you really have to stretch your legs to avoid your trousers rubbing the sills which may be covered in road grime, to avoid this it’s best to manually lower the car before exiting to make things easier especially for parents and older passengers. The intricate details on the rear lights are a nice detail. And the massive exhausts on the M-sport bumpers look great. The split headlines are controversial but grow on you over time.

On to the interior, the build quality is a usual BMW affair excellent fit and finish and the car is loaded to the gills with tech, Gesture control, Digital key and ADAS etc too much for me to through here. The front seats are extremely adjustable and the rear bucket seats are comfy for long distances and the individual sunroof is unique and makes it a lot airy. The third row is pretty decent and having space to stretch your legs between the rear seats helps massively.

The 5-zone climate control is a great feature but I have to say the Air conditioning system is underpowered for the massive cabin, especially on sunny days, I got cooling film installed on all glass panels to reduce heat which improves cooling but the A/C on my Innova seems to do a better job of cooling the cabin quickly, which is disappointing for a car north of 1.5 crores, hoping it’s a simple defect that can be fixed during service. The screen controls everything including climate control which is a real headache as you have to take your eyes off the road for a couple of seconds as the fan speed settings are two clicks away. The CarPlay on the screen looks mega as it’s extremely wide and looks mega.

On to the driving, on roads the car is supremely comfortable, you definitely would not tell it’s running 21-inch wheels. Once you pick up speed the smaller imperfections are ironed out beautifully, it’s only the larger potholes that give a thump and unsettle the ride. The engine is butter smooth for a diesel and almost similar to a petrol in terms of NVH.

The 700Nm of torque is the piece de resistance of the drivetrain. Maintaining triple-digit speeds on highways seems effortless and overtaking is a breeze with the mountain of torque, never having to rev the engine, ensuring the family never realises the speeds I’m doing. I seriously doubt diesels can get better than this. On braking from higher speeds (fairly smoothly), the car does pitch forward a tad bit but I guess it’s to be expected of a 2+ tonne behemoth of an SUV.

The car returns 7-8kmpl on mixed driving conditions, I’m sure I can squeeze out 9 or maybe even 10 on my upcoming Cochin-Banglore drive. Although I did expect more since the dealership claims 14-15. The car does have a coasting feature which charges up the 48v battery that fills in torque to improve efficiency.

Overall a great car especially the diesel if your commute involves long journeys as the range and efficiency are way better than its petrol sibling.

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The GLE has the best interiors among the 3 cars.

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I am in the process of upgrading from my Fortuner to a luxury SUV. After test drives and reading reviews of many others like Volvo XC90 etc, I have short listed these 3 options.

• Audi Q7: I love the way it drives - pickup, handling, overall interiors. Though after looking at new X5/GLE, dashboard feels a bit dated. The pros are value for money while cons are brand name.
• BMW X5: Love the new version. Best pickup/road handling amongst 3. Cons is 25-30 lakhs more expensive than Q7 and 2nd row seat is too upright. I feel that on very long drives, this might be issue for rear seat passengers.
• GLE: Best interiors amongst the 3. Good leg space/recline angle/thigh support in back seat as well. But drive quality was not upto the mark. I didn't find it too responsive. Engine felt underpowered. Also, bumps on road got passed more to passengers compared to X5 and Q7.

I will love to hear user review from people on above 3 options and their story while going through similar journey of choosing SUV in this range.

I don't see many people posting about Q7 in this forum. How is long term ownership of Q7 in terms of fuel efficiency, maintenance frequency (apart from regular service)/associated costs?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

What matters is which car appeals to you the most and clearly, you prefer the Q7 & X5. Take another long test-drive and pick whichever of the two tugs the strings to your heart more.

Once luxury car dealerships know you are serious, you'll easily get a longer TD, and also a full day or weekend with the car at your house.

In terms of price, no one can beat Audi, especially when they start talking of discounts.

The Q7 is a wonderful machine, one of Audi's top cars. The powerful 3.0 turbo-petrol, air suspension, equipment etc. will keep you happy. But if I liked the X5 more, personally, I would spend the extra cash and then enjoy the car more...keep the car for longer. You must read my article on this subject (How a more expensive car can work out cheaper (if you hold onto it for longer)).

Here's what BHPian aseem23 had to say on the matter:

Q7 is a very good car, but the facelift is due soon. Currently, you might get some good discounts on the Q7 too. It will save you a lot of money over X5, and GLE.

With GLE, go for the GLE 400d variant, but it will be expensive and you should try for some discounts. You won't find the 400d variant underpowered at all.

With X5, it has all the latest tech, and it looks awesome in real, but it is expensive, around 1.25CR On-road I guess.

In conclusion, you should first decide on the budget. For anything strictly under 90l-1Cr, go for Q7. If the budget is higher, then if you prefer a chauffeur go for GLE 400d, otherwise go for BMW X5 if you prefer to drive yourself.

Also, remember Q7 is available only in petrol option whereas GLE and X5 are available in both petrol and diesel.

Here's what BHPian vattyboy had to say on the matter:

Go for X5 40i. In my eyes, it looks the best of the lot with the best handling and performance.

Go for the X-Line variant OTR- 1.10 cr if you are price-conscious.

Here's what BHPian inwester had to say on the matter:

My pick in this segment would be GLE, if you can live with the underpowered 4 banger. Otherwise pay up a bit more and go for the 450. It's the newest, nicest and gives you the brand bragging rights.

Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 are too old now and probably in their last year as the current model. Almost 7 years at least since launch and ready for a model change.

X5 would be the drivers pick. At least you won't feel shortchanged and get a 6-cylinder as standard.

Take a look at the Land Rover Defender as well, but in the 6-cylinder variant, it will be even more expensive.

Your wife isn't entirely inaccurate in her assessment, Audi generally has less brand cache and a bit cheaper (even in the developed markets), among the big 3 German luxury auto manufacturers (the other two being Mercedes and BMW).

However, at ~90 lakhs, Audi Q7 will be around 20 lakhs cheaper than the cheapest X5 and 30 lakhs cheaper than the 6-cylinder GLE. This does make things a bit tricky. In the end, think twice, buy what makes you feel the best, at this price range, you want to feel good for years to come and shouldn't have buyers remorse. If you are looking for a car in this segment, you are doing alright.

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Though he got a Toyota Fortuner 4X4 AT in '21, he is not satisfied, misses the ride, the interior quality, music system etc from the Endeavour.

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I had started this thread in 2014. Almost 10 years have passed and while there were few great options sold in that period, nothing much is available now if one wishes to upgrade from those choices, hear me..

But, that is past now [Endeavour, Pajero, Trailblazer, MU-X (might be risky to buy now)].

A friend wishes to upgrade from his Ford Endeavour 3.2 (though he got a Toyota Fortuner 4X4 AT in '21, but is not satisfied, misses the ride, the interior quality, music system etc from the Endeavour).

Main criteria = Ample GC and a 4X4. Reliable.

Budget = Preferably 1cr. and thereabouts.

Should be new.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Your friend is in a major predicament, Sheel. Simply because the 30 - 50 lakh segment is "peak car", where a lot of the models punch above their weight (e.g. Endeavour). Offer a lot more car than the expensive Germans above (e.g. Camry, Kodiaq). Pack the latest technology (Ioniq 5). And are still value-for-money.

Above 45-50 lakhs, the laws of diminishing returns kick in.

My suggestion = X3 M40i if he is an enthusiast. He'll enjoy the drive. Take TDs of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW 6-GT etc. and see what he really likes. Extend the budget a bit and get a new GLE or X5. Check with Audi on the latest offers for the Q5 & Q7 (friend got home a Q5 for 62L OTR with extended warranty, service pack).

What I would do = get a pre-owned current-gen Mercedes GLS. The only way to get some iota of value in the luxury segment is going the pre-owned route. You can get a "like new" car still under warranty. Please read my article on the same ("Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars), it's zero risk.

Brand-new luxury cars are grossly overpriced and that's the new reality.

Here's what BHPian revsperminute had to say on the matter:

Merc GLE/GLS if he's looking at comfort. x5/x7 if he's a spirited driver. We originally wanted an Endeavour when we were car-shopping in '18 but ended up going for the GLE. In my 5 years with the GLE, it has proven itself to be extremely reliable apart from a few electrical gremlins. Moreover, the thing feels built like a tank (new gen slightly misses out on this). I'm not sure about the off-road performance but it has no complaints whenever we take it to dirt trails, beaches etc even on it's Pilot Sport SUV tyres. The car crushes kilometres like few others on the highway and is mostly unfazed by Indian road conditions.

Also, a huge Merc SUV is the only thing that has the street cred rivalling the Endeavour. (or a Defender wink wink)

Here's what BHPian TJSI had to say on the matter:

Try taking a look at the Volvo XC90. Coming from the Endeavour and Fortuner, I don't think you can go wrong with XC90 in the safety, reliability and performance department.

Here's what BHPian cefiljoseph had to say on the matter:

The only proper upgrade I can think of is the Defender 110 with a diesel engine. However, this would be extending the budget by some 50 percent so it's a huge strech.

Unfortunately, any proper upgrade will knock the value proposition out of the window.

Some other options worth considering are

Newly introduced Cayenne S - comes with a V8 as opposed to the V6 in the current Cayenne. Arguably the best car in the segment.

Macan - If budget is a strict concern, then the base Macan would be a great choicest like the X3 M40i.

If interested in electric, from Jaguar I-Pace to Volvo XC40, there are cars that offer mad performance but I would be reluctant to spend significant money on an electric at the moment.

Fortuner might seem crude and over-priced. However, I should add that a Fortuner or most Toyotas for that matter is a lesson in delayed gratification. While the europeans shine during their warranty period, a Toyota will show its value post the warranty period. But yeah, I don't see how it can be used as an excuse for Toyota to give a mediocre music system and stuff like that.

Congratulation and all the best to your friend.

Here's what BHPian CEF_Beasts had to say on the matter:

I would suggest hold on to the current Fortuner for the time-being and go for the next-gen Fortuner which is going to be based on the TNGA-F BoF platform, which underpins the likes of the LC300, Tundra, Tacoma, Sequoia, new-gen Lexus GX and LX. The biggest fly-in-the-ointment of the Fortuner ie. the ride-quality will be solved with this platform.

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The Q7 Limited Edition is available in Barrique Brown exterior.

Audi has launched the Q7 Limited Edition this festive season. The SUV is priced at Rs. 88.08 lakh (ex-showroom), with production is limited to just 50 units.

The Q7 Limited Edition is based on the Technology trim and is available in Barrique Brown exterior colour. The SUV also comes equipped with a panoramic sunroof, adaptive wipers and 19-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels.

On the inside, the Q7 comes with 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and an 8.6-inch touchscreen for the 4-zone automatic climate control and other functions. The SUV also gets a 730-watt 19-speaker B&O audio system, ambient lighting and Park Assist Plus with a 360-degree camera.

The Audi Q7 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-V6 paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, which makes 335 BHP and 500 Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and the Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Madurai Audi personnel sought 3 – 4 days time to procure the tyres as they claimed the tyres of aforesaid dimensions are very rare and can only be procured by prior order.

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As enthusiasts we love our machines to be different and unique, pursuantly we constantly try to come up with ideas that makes us and our beloved machines stand out from their counterparts. At times this very desire may get detrimental or disastrous.

Generally the most common modification that petrol heads aspire are the wheels for various reasons , aesthetic appeal, better road grip, tires to match the terrain or to corroborate the increased power and what not.

The protagonist of this story being the Audi Q7 ( 2016 Model ), the pampered baby of our family. Upon purchase the Audi Q7 was delivered with a 255/60 R 18 size wheels. Subsequently after couple of years upon proposal of the Audi service personnel, Bangalore to have a look at the new set of wheels with dimensions 285/40 R21, quite impressed by the looks we had instantly got it replaced by exchanging our old OEM wheel rim as also the old tyres were up for replacement as they were at the verge of getting completely bald. The new Good Year tyres with dimensions 285/40 R21 were plonked in. Must say that the already well planted Audi Q7 felt much better in terms of grip and all the other significant considerable aspects of a tyre was top notch. I can rate 10/10 for the aforesaid tires.

Last month i.e. on 23rd June me along with my family members had visited Rameshwaram Temple which is about 600kms from our place in Bangalore. As usual the torque monster Q7 took us to the destination in about 9 hours, a pleasant non-hurried drive with no fancy speeds. Subsequently we had checked into hotel Rameshwaram Grand, which had dedicated parking space and accordingly the car was parked in the dedicated parking place.

On the following day in the morning, we had hopped into an autorickshaw to avoid parking hassles, for the morning temple visit and after “darshanam” we had few other places and were dropped back in the autorickshaw by evening to the hotel as we were scheduled to depart next day to Bangalore. Before heading to the dinner in the hotel complex I approached near the car to take my phone charger which was placed in the dash board. To my surprise the front left tyre was flat. Initially I was under the impression that it might be a normal puncture, after close inspection, to my awe I observed a 2 – 2.5 inch rupture on the side wall and my sudden discern about the Q7 not having a stepney wheel!! No signs of any external damage to the car, rim or any collusion marks put me to further confusion.

Without further undulations we had sought for some local help from the hotel personnel who had promised to summon a puncture shop guy in the morning. After surpassing the sleepless night, a local puncture shop man arrived at the hotel and after taking a close look he came up with an idea of placing a canvas piece from inside and sticking it with a solution and then placing a canter tyre tube to inflate the tire, he guaranteed us that we can comfortably reach Bangalore at moderate speeds by avoiding any major pot holes or likely road hurdles. 600 kms was no joke with such a desi arrangement on tyres. In the meanwhile we had called Audi, Madurai the nearest Audi dealer and service centre to Rameshwaram which is about 180kms! As if the aforementioned ordeal was not enough the Madurai Audi personnel sought for 3 – 4 days time to procure the tires as they claimed the tires of aforesaid dimensions are very rare and can only be procured by prior order. Subsequently rung up Audi Bengaluru with some hope and guess what? They sought for about 7 days time to procure this tyre! Cherry on the cake. To our further dismay we called three tyre shops in Madurai and about ten tire shops in Bangalore and none came up with a positive response after hearing the tyre size and everyone just said they will get back after enquiring and none did.

While contemplating on getting the car transported to Bangalore on a flat bed, I just remembered a tyre dealer put up at TR Mills, Bangalore who owns a shop by name Amman Tyres with whom I purchase Chinese MT tires for my Gypsy, with absolutely no hope I reluctantly called him and enquired regarding availability of the tyre with that size and this guy comes up with an epic reply that he has never come across a tire of that size.

As I was browsing for nearby flatbed contact numbers, the owner of Amman tyres telephones me and says tiyes are available at Sundar Tyres, Chennai and that he will arrange for the tyres to reach Ramnathpuram by next day afternoon in a private bus. In the sigh of relief had good lunch and there comes another “Canon Ball” a call from Sundar Tyres, Ramnathpuram stating that they can only provide a pair of tyres and that a single tire cannot be sold. An helpless Hmmm from my side and another “Canon Ball” he shoots a question, Sir how will you get your car here?? Our shop is about 65kms from Rameshwaram. I asked him to arrange flat bed from Rameshwaram to Ramnathpuram, which he did and arranged it for the following day. He had stated that the relevant size tyres of Pirelli company will be dumped on to the private bus that will reach Ramnathpuram from Chennai overnight.

Finally the next day the tyres had arrived at Ramnathpuram and the Q7 was picked up on a flat bed to Sundar Tyres. Must say a very professional garage setup and the work was done swiftly by replacing both the front tyres and the guy at Sundar tyres explained that these tires no matter what should not be removed and placed by desi puncture tools as the same can ruin the tyre as well as rim and he quoted few examples were rims were shattered by hammering from a local puncture shop guy.

The rarity of the tire which had putforth all these ordeals. Costed 48000/- INR for each tyre. Be that as it may, one must foresee the repercussion of any modification or alteration and must formulate a back up plan by forecasting such failures albeit they are rare to happen. The question remains as to how the tyre incurred damage and to my dismay that specific parking area was not covered by CCTV cameras.

Well, got back safely, after a while applied for Team BHP membership, approved, happy to be on the forum, happier to have acquired status of BHPian and happiest for penning down my experiences with my beloved members.

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It is still uncertain if any of the Indian units have been affected by this issue.

Audi has issued a recall of nearly 50,000 units of its Q7 & Q8 SUVs globally. The recall of the brand's premium SUV offerings is said to address an issue with their fuel pumps.

According to reports, all V6 models produced between 2019 & 2021 could be affected. These models are said to have been shipped with fuel pumps with internal components that could get damaged by pressure fluctuations. This could damage the entire unit, disrupting the flow of fuel in the process. While the possibility of a fuel leak has been ruled out, the broken components could damage the sealing membrane on the fuel pressure regulator. In rare circumstances, this could restrict fuel flow to a point where the car stalls unexpectedly.

Audi stated that an inoperative fuel pump could illuminate the 'emission control system' light, while the engine could either run rough or not start at all. The notifications have begun circulating to dealers and owners, with further instructions expected to come in the following month.

Both, the Audi Q7 & Q8 SUVs are on sale in the Indian market as well. However, it is still uncertain if any of the Indian units have been affected by this issue.

Source: Autoblog

If the small Q5 & even the Q3 can do all of this without breaking a sweat, I wonder what SUVs like the Defender, Gurkha & Thar would be capable of achieving.

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Are sophisticated soft-roaders capable enough to handle large inclines and obstacles?

That is what I went to find out at the Quattro drive at Audi Pune. It was just a short 10-minute drive over a few metal obstacles, like ramps, after a short briefing about the instructions.

The event was organised by Audi Pune in collaboration with instructors from a third-party organisation. They were knowledgeable with off-road driving techniques but not with the exact specifications of the cars themselves.

This was followed by some refreshments and a short video of visitors talking about their experiences. A Q8 and ETron were kept as display vehicles.

We drove the Q7 as the Q5 was being used by other visitors. All in all, it was a fun, free, open for all marketing event with quite a few visitors coming there on a Sunday afternoon even with temperatures above 37° C. Well organised and smoothly executed. I am sure these obstacles are not a real reflection of actual off-roading and look much more sensational than they actually are but it showcases the Quattro system really nicely compared to 2WD.

Impressions

What it looks from the outside is very different to what it feels from the inside. When we were observing other drivers on the course, the cars looked like they were at their limit.

2 wheels in the air and the other two wheels struggling to get traction, 30-degree steep inclines where the car looked like it would topple over at any moment.

But once we sat on the driver's seat, it was just a case of making small steering wheel adjustments while maintaining a constant 1400 rpm. Once the wheel in the air or on the gravel spins and does not get enough traction, the sensors kick in and divert power to the wheels with more traction and the car easily chugs along over the ramps.

Add to that, the steering remains as light as ever and from the inside, you hardly notice all the extreme angles you are doing. Hardly felt any hard bumps and crashes inside even when we were literally tipping the car over on two wheels and landing back down on all 4.

The highlight was a 30-degree steep ramp where the driver was a couple of feet higher than you when you sat in the front passenger seat and if you rolled down the window you could easily touch the ground with your hand.

That one was genuinely scary.

Biggest Takeaway

If a small Q5 and even Q3 can do all of this without breaking a sweat, what are Defenders, Gurkhas, Thars capable of?

This has surely scratched my off-roading itch now, one I did not know I had since our family has never owned an SUV.

But it made my belief that if I ever buy an SUV, it needs to drive all 4 wheels and have some off-roading capabilities even stronger.

FWD pseudo SUVs that have flooded our market would never be able to do what these Quattro systems are doing... in other words, there is no place you can go in a Creta/Taigun that you won't be able to go in in a Verna/Vento.

Of course, for older people, ingress and egress may be a valid consideration in going for a crossover.

But I have a genuine question on what these FWD pseudo SUVs do with off-road modes. In the new Creta, there is a toggle to change off-road modes like snow, gravel, etc.

What changes does the car make, if any, when we change the modes? I seriously doubt changing these modes does anything at all. I may be wrong though. Would love inputs from all of you!

Here's what BHPian vishy76 had to say about the matter:

Most of these FWD pseudo SUVs only alter the ECU maps at the flick of a button or turn of a knob. Typically, this alters throttle response only. Say you put it into the sand mode, the car dulls down the throttle response so that there is a lesser chance of you spinning the wheels out. I believe the Seltos/Creta do this.

On the other hand, a few others like the Tata Harrier also make changes to how the ESP and traction control act. The TC might switch off entirely in some modes in order to aid an easier launch from slippery surfaces, while the ESP might assume a more aggressive nature and apply brakes proactively to a wheel that slips.

All said and done, this is the max a FWD "SUV" will do. There's nothing more that is possible anyway due to hardware limitations. AWD is the next best thing after these pseudo modes.

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The Audi Q7 is available in two variants - Premium Plus and Technology.

Audi has launched the Q7 facelift in India. The SUV is available in two variants - Premium Plus and Technology, with a price tag of Rs. 79.99 lakh and Rs. 88.33 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.

The updated Q7 features a revised front fascia with a large single-frame octagonal grille with Matrix LED headlamps on either side and a redesigned front bumper. The SUV comes with a panoramic sunroof and rides on 19-inch alloy wheels.

On the interior, the new Q7 comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and an 8.6-inch touchscreen for the climate controls and other functions.

2022 Audi Q7 feature highlights:

• 19-speaker B&O audio system
• Built-in provisions for rear-seat entertainment
• Reclining rear seats
• 4-zone automatic climate control
• Gesture-based electric tailgate
• Adaptive Air Suspension
• 7 Drive modes
• 360-degree camera
• Lane departure warning with Steering Assist
• 8 Airbags

The Audi Q7 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-V6 paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, which makes 335 BHP and 500 Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Audi claims that the Q7 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h.

The new Q7 will be offered with a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine only.

Audi India has announced the launch date for the Q7 facelift. Prices for the updated Q7 will be revealed on February 3, 2022.

The Q7 will be offered in two variants - Premium Plus and Technology. The SUV will get features like Matrix LED headlights, LED tail lamps with dynamic turn indicators and creature comforts like 4-zone automatic climate control, air ionizer and aromatization, ambient lighting and a B&O sound system to name a few.

The Q7 facelift will also get adaptive air suspension, Audi Drive Select and various driver assistance features like Park Assist Plus with a 360-degree camera and Lane Departure Warning.

The new Q7 will be offered with a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine paired with the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. It no longer gets a diesel engine option.

The new Q7 will be offered with a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine and in two variants - Premium Plus and Technology.

Audi dealerships across India have started accepting bookings for the Q7 facelift. The booking amount has been set at Rs 5 lakh.

The new Q7 will be offered with a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine paired with the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. The SUV will come equipped with adaptive air suspension, Audi Drive Select and various driver assistance features like Park Assist Plus with a 360-degree camera and Lane Departure Warning.

The Q7 will be offered in two variants - Premium Plus and Technology. The SUV will come with Matrix LED headlights, LED tail lamps with dynamic turn indicators and creature comforts like 4-zone automatic climate control, air ionizer and aromatization, ambient lighting and a B&O sound system to name a few.