Next-Gen Audi Q7 Launch Expected: Audi’s luxury SUV lineup is likely to get another big twist as Audi is preparing to roll out the next generation Audi Q7. The company’s flagship, three-row SUV is being talked about as if it’s arriving with major improvements across the board design, tech, comfort and electrification.
For almost two decades the Audi Q7 has basically stayed one of the core names in the German automaker global lineup. According to several industry reports, the upcoming version is set for a full reshaping with Audi aiming to go after rivals more strongly BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and even the Volvo XC90.
Next-Gen Audi Q7 Launch Expected Release
Multiple international automotive publications are suggesting that Audi is working on a fully reworked Q7 as part of a wider SUV push. The new-gen model is expected to show up during the current launch cycle, and then market by market deliveries would follow after that sooner in some regions later in others.
In general, the upcoming Q7 should feel more digitally advanced while still holding onto its role as Audi premium, family-friendly luxury SUV.
Exterior Design
The next-gen Audi Q7 is expected to borrow from Audi’s newest design direction. Based on spy shots and what industry insiders say, you can expect a bigger grille, slimmer LED headlamps, refreshed bumpers and a more carved, sculpted body profile.
The SUV is also expected to come with these features:
- Matrix LED headlight next-generation
- Revised Singleframe grille
- Linked connected-style LED taillight arrangement
- Sportier aerodynamic stance
- Larger Wheel choices
- Stronger road presence overall
In the end the look should land as more polished and modern but it should still keep that serious commanding posture that people associate with the Q7 lineup.
Premium Interior
Audi has been leaning harder and harder into digital stuff inside its vehicles and the not-yet here Q7 is expected to keep pushing that angle too in its own way.
Expected Features:
- Curved digital cockpit display
- Big central infotainment screen
- Premium leather upholstery
- Multi zone climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ambient lighting package
- Wireless smartphone connectivity
- Premium Bang & Olufsen audio system
In fact, the more recent Audi interiors have already been big on luxury materials, sharper displays and better passenger comfort, so it feels likely those themes show up in the new Q7 as well.
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Engine Options And Hybrid Tech
The next-gen Audi Q7 is thought to come with a menu of petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains but it may vary by region.
Some reports suggest is that Audi is going more and more all in on electrified drive systems to improve efficiency and cut down emissions.
Expected powertrain set ups could include:
- Turbocharger petrol engines
- Mild hybrid tech
- Plug in hybrid versions
- Performance minded SQ7 derivative
Also, the SUV is expected to stick with Audi’s well known Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which should help with stability and grip when road conditions get a bit messy or just unpredictable.
Next-Gen Audi Q7 Launch Expected: Safety Features
For safety, Audi is likely to fit the new Q7 with a wide roster of driver assistance tech.
Expected Features:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- A 360 degree camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Multiple airbags
- Advanced parking assistance
These features are expected to match Audi’s latest global safety benchmarks, and overall spec expectations, in one package.
Expected Price
While official pricing has not really been announced, industry analysts think the next-generation Audi Q7 will likely cost a premium compared to the current model, mainly because new technologies are coming in and more upscale comfort features and electrified powertrains.
In India, this luxury SUV could end up being priced above the current Q7 range as well, depending on the variant and the available equipment levels and how they’re set up for each market.
