The Audi Q7 for Europe is a mild-hybrid supercharged diesel laden with modern gimmicks, like turn indicators projected onto the asphalt. It’s slated to go on sale later this month priced from €87,900.
Audi especially points out innovative LED Matrix headlight units capable of forming eight different light patterns at a push of a button. They can also cast orange arrows onto the road surface to better indicate turns in low visibility conditions, as shown at the end of the gallery here. Owners will be able to customize the graphics displayed on the brake lights, too.
For the interior, those buying the new Q7 will be choosing from three available layouts offering from five to seven seats. The rear bench seat is good for attaching up to three baby seats, the company claims. The trunk size starts from around 722 liters (25.5 cubic feet) depending on your chosen spec and can go up to 2,075 liters (73.28 cubic feet) with most seats folded down.
Trim-wise, regular power seats are included in the base spec, but sport seats, massage and ventilation are all listed under premium features. Drivers can look forward to numerous “intelligent” ADAS features, like a parking autopilot that can memorize up to five individual paths to the parking lot.
Powering the new EU-spec Audi Q7 is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine assisted by an electric supercharger and a small-time electric motor. It outputs 245 PS (242 hp / 180 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) by default, but can be boosted further to 299 PS (295 hp / 220 kW) and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) if you pay extra.
In both cases, the e-motor will briefly supply 24 PS (24 hp / 18 kW) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque of its own when needed. An eight-speed automatic transmission carries the momentum to all four wheels via what Audi calls a “reworked” limited-slip differential.
The suspension uses regular springs in the base spec, but upgrades to adaptive shocks and air-ride springs in the top spec. Wheel sizes range from 20 to 23 inches.
All production will take place in Bratislava, Slovakia. Preorders will open soon, but the first customer deliveries won’t happen until early September.