Audi unveils new generation of big Q7

Audi has unveiled the 2027 lines of the third generation of the Q7 and its sports variant, the SQ7. Both SUVs with three rows of seats hit the market with the promise of being the fastest in their categories.

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The conventional Q7 comes equipped with a 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 engine, which generates 429 hp and 61 kgfm of torque, going from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The powerful SQ7 adopts a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 591 hp and 81.5 kgfm, reducing the acceleration time to an impressive 3.7 seconds. Both maintain a towing capacity of up to 3,493 kg and feature illuminated Audi rings at the front and rear.

Revolutionary lighting and smart security

Lighting technology is one of the greatest assets of the new line. The SUVs have adaptive Matrix headlights and OLED taillights that project warning symbols in emergency braking. Audi has introduced a first-of-its-kind system that projects driving lights onto the ground to alert pedestrians and cyclists, as well as projecting a white diamond onto the floor when opening doors to warn of oncoming cyclists.

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In addition, to improve dynamics, the models feature enlarged wheel arches, a flat roof, 20 to 23-inch wheels and resized brake discs. in the technological package, the SUVs feature two-level lane assist, a system that memorizes and performs up to five parking maneuvers within 200 meters on its own, and an integrated camera that records the 30 seconds before and after an incident on a physical SD card.

Digital interior with 4D sound and smart roof

Inside, the space, comfort and refinement. The trunk offers 445 liters behind the third row, 1,240 liters behind the second and up to 2,210 liters with the seats folded down. The second row accommodates three child seats side by side, and there is a configuration option for six seats.

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The dashboard features the Audi MMI multimedia system with a panoramic screen and digital air vents, accompanied by an interactive LED bar, USB-C ports for notebooks and cooled induction chargers. Bang & Olufsen’s optional sound system delivers 1,360 watts and 4D sound through 22 speakers.

And to close with a flourish, the panoramic sunroof does not require a shutter for blocking 99.5% of UV rays and offers polarized liquid crystal technology (PDLC), which becomes opaque in nine segments automatically when braking the vehicle. Prices will be released closer to the commercial launch in Europe.