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German luxury car manufacturer Audi, on Thursday, officially started accepting bookings for the new Q7 sports utility vehicle (SUV), which is set to be launched on November 28, 2024. Interested customers can reserve their vehicle by paying an initial booking fee of ₹2 lakh. Bookings can be made online through the company’s official India website or via the ‘myAudi connect’ app.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said that the Q7 has long been one of Audi's most iconic models, with a broad customer base, including celebrities. He added, “We have begun local assembly of the new Audi Q7 at our group plant in Aurangabad and are gearing to launch on November 28, 2024.” The new Audi Q7 will be locally assembled at the SKODA Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
This marks an important step in Audi’s strategy to increase local production in India. Also Read: These 3 Mahindra SUVs received top 5 stars in Bharat NCAP safety tests The Q7 will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 TFSI petrol engine that churns out 340 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
This engine allows the Q7 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h. The vehicle is equipped with quattro all-wheel drive for enhanced performance and stability.
The new Q7 made its global debut earlier this year and features several updates over its predecessor. The front of the SUV now sports a more prominent grille, redesigned LED headlamps, and a new front bumper. Inside, the Q7 has been equipped with a new central touchscreen as well as an additional touchscreen dedicated to climate control and other functions.
The cabin also includes a 3-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster. The updated Q7 will be offered in five exterior colour options: Sakhir Gold, Waitomo Blue, Mythos Black, Samurai Grey, and Glacier White. For the interior, customers can choose between two colour options: Cedar Brown and Saiga Beige.
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