2017 Audi Q7 announced (post #47)
02-15-15, 10:51 AM
#91
Audi says RS Q7 will happen, could get a diesel engine
Won't get V12 engine because it's too heavy
Sources close to Audi have told Top Gear magazine the second generation Q7 will eventually receive an RS derivative.
Details about what will power the high-performance full-size SUV are not available at this point but it is believed Audi is prioritizing the use of a turbodiesel engine rather than a gasoline motor as you would expect from a traditional RS-badged model. If indeed it will be a diesel, don’t expect the V12 TDI because it is too heavy and would ruin the car’s performances. Speaking of weight, it should be mentioned the new Q7 has lost up to 325 kg (716.5 lbs) compared to its predecessor.
Developed to rival the BMW X5 M and Mercedes-AMG GLS 63, Audi's Q7 RS will likely arrive in about two or three years and aside from getting a more powerful engine it will also boast an upgraded suspension, beefier brakes, stiffer chassis and a more aggressive body.
The report doesn't exclude the possibility of a gasoline engine which could take the shape of a V8 4.0-liter twin-turbo from the RS6 Avant & RS7 Sportback but further tweaked to develop more than the current 560 HP (412 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.
Sources close to Audi have told Top Gear magazine the second generation Q7 will eventually receive an RS derivative.
Details about what will power the high-performance full-size SUV are not available at this point but it is believed Audi is prioritizing the use of a turbodiesel engine rather than a gasoline motor as you would expect from a traditional RS-badged model. If indeed it will be a diesel, don’t expect the V12 TDI because it is too heavy and would ruin the car’s performances. Speaking of weight, it should be mentioned the new Q7 has lost up to 325 kg (716.5 lbs) compared to its predecessor.
Developed to rival the BMW X5 M and Mercedes-AMG GLS 63, Audi's Q7 RS will likely arrive in about two or three years and aside from getting a more powerful engine it will also boast an upgraded suspension, beefier brakes, stiffer chassis and a more aggressive body.
The report doesn't exclude the possibility of a gasoline engine which could take the shape of a V8 4.0-liter twin-turbo from the RS6 Avant & RS7 Sportback but further tweaked to develop more than the current 560 HP (412 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.
03-02-15, 01:20 PM
#92
New Audi Q7 E-Tron PHEV Diesel Averages 1.7 L/100 KM Or 138.4 MPG US
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Audi has lifted the veils off the Q7 E-Tron Quattro, the brand’s first diesel plug-in hybrid which is said to combine low consumption figures with more than decent performance.
Audi says the Q7 E-Tron 3.0 TDI Quattro averages just 1.7 l/100 km (equivalent to 138.4 mpg US) in the NEDC cycle, with a CO2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 g/mile). These figures owe a lot to the fact that the Q7 E-Tron Quattro can cover up to 56 kilometers (34.8 miles) in all-electric mode. Combined driving range is 1,410 km (876 miles).
Furthermore, it is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6 seconds and to reach a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). That’s because the Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro’s powertrain consists of a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine and an electric motor with a combined output of 373PS (368hp) and 700Nm (516lb-ft) of system torque.
The diesel engine alone produces 258PS (255hp) and 600Nm (442lb-ft) of torque, while the disk-shaped electric motor delivers 94kW (126hp) and 350Nm (258lb-ft) of torque. The latter is integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic transmission together with a decoupler.
The 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery consists of 168 battery cells and is fluid-cooled. Specifically for this model, Audi has developed the standard thermal management system with integrated heat pump. The system makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 E-Tron Quattro. As a consequence, the interior heats up more quickly.
From a styling point of view, the Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro features specific details including the singleframe grille, the air intakes, the 19-inch wheels and the rear diffuser. The headlights are three-dimensional, with their light signature appearing as a double arrow.
The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro will arrive at dealers in Germany in the spring of 2016.
Audi says the Q7 E-Tron 3.0 TDI Quattro averages just 1.7 l/100 km (equivalent to 138.4 mpg US) in the NEDC cycle, with a CO2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 g/mile). These figures owe a lot to the fact that the Q7 E-Tron Quattro can cover up to 56 kilometers (34.8 miles) in all-electric mode. Combined driving range is 1,410 km (876 miles).
Furthermore, it is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6 seconds and to reach a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). That’s because the Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro’s powertrain consists of a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine and an electric motor with a combined output of 373PS (368hp) and 700Nm (516lb-ft) of system torque.
The diesel engine alone produces 258PS (255hp) and 600Nm (442lb-ft) of torque, while the disk-shaped electric motor delivers 94kW (126hp) and 350Nm (258lb-ft) of torque. The latter is integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic transmission together with a decoupler.
The 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery consists of 168 battery cells and is fluid-cooled. Specifically for this model, Audi has developed the standard thermal management system with integrated heat pump. The system makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 E-Tron Quattro. As a consequence, the interior heats up more quickly.
From a styling point of view, the Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro features specific details including the singleframe grille, the air intakes, the 19-inch wheels and the rear diffuser. The headlights are three-dimensional, with their light signature appearing as a double arrow.
The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro will arrive at dealers in Germany in the spring of 2016.
03-03-15, 12:10 PM
#93
Audi's Q7 E-Tron Solves The Dilemma Between PHEVs And Diesels
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If you can't make up your mind between plug-in hybrids and diesel-powered cars, perhaps Audi can help with their new Q7 E-Tron.
It's the Ingolstadt-based firm's first ever plug-in hybrid TDI model and it's based on the second-generation Q7 luxury SUV.
It combines a frugal 3.0-liter V6 common rail diesel delivering 254hp (258PS) and 442lb ft of torque with a disc-shaped electric motor that provides 94 kW (126hp) and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque integrated into the eight-speed tiptronic transmission.
Total system output stands at 373PS (368hp) and 700Nm (516lb-ft), which allows the Q7 E-Tronic to reach 100km/h (62mph) 6.0 seconds and top out at 225km/h (140mph).
So it's fairly fast, but what about its fuel economy? That's where this model shines returning an amazing 1.7 l/100 km (equal to 138.4 mpg US) in the NEDC cycle, with CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km (80.5 g/mile).
However, to achieve this figure, you'll have to use the 56 km or 35 mile range of pure electric power. Charging times for the lithium-ion battery depends on the infrastructure, with Audi stating that it could take as little as two-and-a-half hours.
It's the Ingolstadt-based firm's first ever plug-in hybrid TDI model and it's based on the second-generation Q7 luxury SUV.
It combines a frugal 3.0-liter V6 common rail diesel delivering 254hp (258PS) and 442lb ft of torque with a disc-shaped electric motor that provides 94 kW (126hp) and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque integrated into the eight-speed tiptronic transmission.
Total system output stands at 373PS (368hp) and 700Nm (516lb-ft), which allows the Q7 E-Tronic to reach 100km/h (62mph) 6.0 seconds and top out at 225km/h (140mph).
So it's fairly fast, but what about its fuel economy? That's where this model shines returning an amazing 1.7 l/100 km (equal to 138.4 mpg US) in the NEDC cycle, with CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km (80.5 g/mile).
However, to achieve this figure, you'll have to use the 56 km or 35 mile range of pure electric power. Charging times for the lithium-ion battery depends on the infrastructure, with Audi stating that it could take as little as two-and-a-half hours.
03-17-15, 07:08 AM
#94
2015 Audi Q7 now available on order, starts at €60,900
Price applicable for 3.0 TDI engine
Audi has announced the second generation Q7 is now available on order across Europe at a starting price of €60,900.
Unveiled December last year, the all-new Q7 has lost up to 325 kg (716.5 lbs) and is 37mm shorter and 15mm narrower than its predecessor. The entry-level version priced at €60,900 is equipped with a 3.0 TDI engine developing 272 HP (200 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque which is enough muscle for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 6.3 seconds and a 145 mph (234 km/h) top speed. The Q7 3.0 TDI has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 liters / 100 km (41.3 mpg US or 49.5 mpg UK) and emits 149 g/km of CO2.
A 3.0 TFSI version is also available from €62,900 with 333 HP (245 kW) and 440 Nm (324 lb-ft). In this configuration, the full-size SUV from Ingolstadt will run the sprint in 6.1 seconds and hit 155 mph (250 km/h). This one will consume 7.7 liters / 100 km (30.5 mpg US or 36.6 mpg UK) with corresponding CO2 emissions of 179 g/km.
Those who are willing to spend more can add an adaptive air suspension (€2,050), matrix LED headlights (€2,580), Bang & Olufsen sound system (€6,150), park assistant (€780), MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (€2,800), virtual cockpit (€600) and a wide variety of safety & assistance systems.
Audi has already announced a lesser 3.0 TDI version with 218 HP (160 kW) and 500 Nm (368 lb-ft) will be added to the range later on which means the starting price will dip below the €60,000 mark. Asian markets and United States will also receive a 2.0 TSI with 252 HP (185 kW) and 370 Nm (272 lb-ft). Moreover, e-tron versions with both gasoline and diesel engines will follow.
Audi has announced the second generation Q7 is now available on order across Europe at a starting price of €60,900.
Unveiled December last year, the all-new Q7 has lost up to 325 kg (716.5 lbs) and is 37mm shorter and 15mm narrower than its predecessor. The entry-level version priced at €60,900 is equipped with a 3.0 TDI engine developing 272 HP (200 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque which is enough muscle for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 6.3 seconds and a 145 mph (234 km/h) top speed. The Q7 3.0 TDI has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 liters / 100 km (41.3 mpg US or 49.5 mpg UK) and emits 149 g/km of CO2.
A 3.0 TFSI version is also available from €62,900 with 333 HP (245 kW) and 440 Nm (324 lb-ft). In this configuration, the full-size SUV from Ingolstadt will run the sprint in 6.1 seconds and hit 155 mph (250 km/h). This one will consume 7.7 liters / 100 km (30.5 mpg US or 36.6 mpg UK) with corresponding CO2 emissions of 179 g/km.
Those who are willing to spend more can add an adaptive air suspension (€2,050), matrix LED headlights (€2,580), Bang & Olufsen sound system (€6,150), park assistant (€780), MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (€2,800), virtual cockpit (€600) and a wide variety of safety & assistance systems.
Audi has already announced a lesser 3.0 TDI version with 218 HP (160 kW) and 500 Nm (368 lb-ft) will be added to the range later on which means the starting price will dip below the €60,000 mark. Asian markets and United States will also receive a 2.0 TSI with 252 HP (185 kW) and 370 Nm (272 lb-ft). Moreover, e-tron versions with both gasoline and diesel engines will follow.
05-22-15, 12:26 PM
#95
2017 Audi Q7 First Drive
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Engine: SC 3.0L V6
Power: 333 HP / 325 LB-FT
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 Time: 6.1 Seconds (est)
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Engine Placement: Front
Curb Weight: 4,700 LBS (est)
Seating: 2+3+2
Cargo: 73.3 CU-FT (max)
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY (est)
Power: 333 HP / 325 LB-FT
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 Time: 6.1 Seconds (est)
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Engine Placement: Front
Curb Weight: 4,700 LBS (est)
Seating: 2+3+2
Cargo: 73.3 CU-FT (max)
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY (est)
Automotive evolution rarely makes a great leap, instead creeping along from new model to new model at a predictable pace. Audi's new Q7, though, is like handing a Bic lighter to a Cro-Mangon man smashing rocks. In Europe the new version drops 700 pounds, almost enough to reclassify its species. Audi's fire-machine will arrive in America in early 2016, as a 2017 lighter model. We spent some time in the Swiss Alps flicking the 2017 Audi Q7.
As far as revolutions go, the 2017 Q7 certainly looks new. It resembles a tall station wagon more than ever, at least in European trim. A little tweaking of the design wand has left the rear end boxy and angular. Our test models use an adaptive air suspension, and the the "all-road" setting lifts the Q7 about an inch, to the normal ride height for US models. Thus raised, the big Q looks more like an SUV.
This Q7 represents the first of the Volkswagen Group's MLB-platform cars. Lighter and said to be more dynamic, MLB will underpin everything from the next-gen A4 to performance and luxury SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne, and Bentley Bentayga. With the structural improvements comes a diet heavy in aluminum, the prime reason for the previously-mentioned weight savings. When outfitted for our content and crash-safety specification, US-bound models will still be about 500 pounds lighter than before.
But dramatic weight-savings isn't the Q7's only trick. The adaptive air suspension significantly changes the character of the Q7, especially in the sportiest Dynamic model. There's an optional all-wheel steering feature that improves turning radius, and helps with high-speed stability. This is not to be confused with Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive, which along with a panoramic sunroof and seven seats, comes standard on all stateside models.
Under the hood, things aren't so different. Both available engines are reworked but largely the same. The supercharged 3.0-liter gas engine still makes 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, but it's not as thirsty as it used to be. Expect a two or three mile-per-gallon bump once official EPA ratings arrive. That engine, as well as Audi's reworked 3.0-liter V6 TDI – good for 260 hp and 443 lb-ft once outfitted for the US – are mated to the ubiquitous ZF eight-speed transmission.
The Q7's driving character greatly depends on where it is pulling power from. While the diesel model is capable, turbo lack cuts back on the satisfaction we normally derive from oil burners. Audi did a great job of making the 3.0-liter TDI quiet, but it lacks the elegant, sporty note of the TFSI gas engine on aggressive acceleration. The TFSI currently accounts for 80 percent of all Q7s sold. With power at the ready, this is the engine we'd opt for if fuel economy or towing are not foremost concerns.
Regardless of which engine you choose, the Q7 will capably take a corner (we had our share while ascending and descending the Alpine switchbacks), and feels far more nimble than its large frame would suggest. The TDI is expected to hit 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds, while the TFSI should take a hair over six seconds.
There are significant advances in the Q7's interior tech (or the cranium, if you will). Audi's Virtual Cockpit makes it first SUV appearance here, complementing the high-resolution screen on the center stack. The instrument panel and guages have all been replaced with a digital skin (think Cadillac XTS) which can double as a second screen with Google Earth navigation. Critically, that puts driving directions in the driver's sightline. Steering wheel buttons allow you to access all the menus you would otherwise navigate from the control ****, though it takes some fiddling to get acquainted. Audi also offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. And rear passengers, especially kids, will delight in the Audi tablet, an optional iPad-like device with 10.1-inch screens, powered by a Tegra 4 processor. The tablets works both with the in-car systems as well as give media and entertainment options. And unlike an iPad, you shouldn't have to worry about leaving the Audi tablet in the car on a freezing night.
There are a host of new assist systems on the Q7 that Audi says are the next step towards an autonomous car. These include a Traffic Jam Assist, which acts like an advanced active cruise control to do most of the driving at speeds of up to 37 mph. There are also the latest iterations of the lane-keeping assist system, pre-collision assist, and more.
Perhaps the smallest surprise is how nice the interior is, if only because we expect as much from recent Audis. There's an especially attractive and sporty leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel flanked by shift paddles on either side. Our tester had oak and aluminum inlaid trim, an Alcantara headliner, and leather everywhere. (We half-expected upon opening the glove compartment a sea-scroll of never-ending pillowy-soft leather would billow out.)
The one drawback to the Q7 interior is the third row. While there's an electronic button to help fold the second-row seat and improve access, ingress and egress is a bit of chore. And the rear is not a desirable place for adults, especially if there are taller passengers in the second-row seats. On the flip side, a standard feature will be electronically folding third row seats, meaning you can effortlessly have a large, flat cargo area in a matter of seconds.
When the new Q7 arrives early next year, it will offer a more dynamic, fuel-efficient, premium, and technological experience. The Q7 excels as a city tourer, but capably transforms instantly into a sporty machine. The Q7 sheds more than 10 percent of its body weight compared to the current generation, and feels more dynamic and nimble as a result. And with new advanced assistance tech, a next-gen MMI and connectivity, revised and modern styling, and an interior we've come to expect as the standard bearer, the Q7 makes a strong case as the most alluring SUV in its segment.
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08-04-15, 07:44 PM
#96
Audi introduces frugal, 43-mpg Q7 Ultra in Europe
New Audi Q7 as a highly efficient diesel
- The Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro now available for order
- Combined fuel consumption is 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km
- Base price is 58,000 euros in Germany
An exceptionally efficient diesel version of the new Audi Q7 is launching on the market, which customers can now order: the Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro*. This engine not only reduces fuel consumption to 5.5 liters diesel per 100 km (42.8 US mpg); it also reduces the entry-level price for the Q7 model series to 58,000 euros. Audi will be delivering cars to dealers in Europe starting in September.
The efficiency is ground-breaking: The combined fuel consumption of the 3.0 TDI with 160 kW (218 hp) is just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (42.8 US mpg). Consequently, the new Audi Q7 also attains good results in its environmental performance – with a CO2 equivalent of 144 grams per km (231.7 g/mi). With up to 28 percent less fuel consumption than its predecessor, it achieves the best score in efficiency in the competition. The new Audi Q7 is the embodiment of Vorsprung durch Technik: It combines high fuel efficiency and impressive driving performance figures, and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 7.1 seconds. It can continue to sprint to its top speed of 216 km/h (134.2 mph).
Audi models with "ultra" affixed to their names attain best values in fuel consumption and emissions as the result of a considerable technological input and are the most fuel-efficient automobiles in their segment. In the Q7, the "ultra" high-efficiency diesel is the third version after two other engines were successfully launched on European markets in mid-June: the 3.0 TFSI* with 245 kW (333 hp) and the 3.0 TDI* with 200 kW (272 hp).
The Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro with 160 kW (218 hp) and 500 Nm (368.8 lb‑ft) of torque from 1,250 to 3,000 rpm was engineered for very low fuel consumption and differs from the more powerful 3.0 TDI with 200 kW (272 hp) in some aspects. In engine management, in particular, need-based adjustments were made to the water pump, oil cooler and combustion process, for instance.
- The Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro now available for order
- Combined fuel consumption is 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km
- Base price is 58,000 euros in Germany
An exceptionally efficient diesel version of the new Audi Q7 is launching on the market, which customers can now order: the Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro*. This engine not only reduces fuel consumption to 5.5 liters diesel per 100 km (42.8 US mpg); it also reduces the entry-level price for the Q7 model series to 58,000 euros. Audi will be delivering cars to dealers in Europe starting in September.
The efficiency is ground-breaking: The combined fuel consumption of the 3.0 TDI with 160 kW (218 hp) is just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (42.8 US mpg). Consequently, the new Audi Q7 also attains good results in its environmental performance – with a CO2 equivalent of 144 grams per km (231.7 g/mi). With up to 28 percent less fuel consumption than its predecessor, it achieves the best score in efficiency in the competition. The new Audi Q7 is the embodiment of Vorsprung durch Technik: It combines high fuel efficiency and impressive driving performance figures, and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 7.1 seconds. It can continue to sprint to its top speed of 216 km/h (134.2 mph).
Audi models with "ultra" affixed to their names attain best values in fuel consumption and emissions as the result of a considerable technological input and are the most fuel-efficient automobiles in their segment. In the Q7, the "ultra" high-efficiency diesel is the third version after two other engines were successfully launched on European markets in mid-June: the 3.0 TFSI* with 245 kW (333 hp) and the 3.0 TDI* with 200 kW (272 hp).
The Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro with 160 kW (218 hp) and 500 Nm (368.8 lb‑ft) of torque from 1,250 to 3,000 rpm was engineered for very low fuel consumption and differs from the more powerful 3.0 TDI with 200 kW (272 hp) in some aspects. In engine management, in particular, need-based adjustments were made to the water pump, oil cooler and combustion process, for instance.
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Not too shabby
08-04-15, 09:05 PM
#97
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Not sure it could look any less interesting
08-05-15, 04:44 AM
#99
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
^^ looks like jetta wagon on steroids.
08-05-15, 06:36 PM
#104
Lead Lap
Reportedly the new A8 is the vehicle that'll be ushering in the new design language. The TT, A4, and Q7 were stuck in a head designer transition unfortunately. Kinda like the Mercedes SL.
