Third-gen Audi Q7 revealed

2026 Audi Q7

  • Based on VW Group's Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture

  • 5-, 6-, and 7-seat configurations on offer

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Front design

  • New split headlamp setup with Matrix LED units

  • Larger grille than that of outgoing Q7

  • Honeycomb-patterned air dam

  • Sportier redesigned bumper

  • More upright look overall

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Side profile

  • Clean panelling, muscular lines

  • 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, up to 23-inchers available

  • Chrome surround for glass area

  • Body-coloured cladding

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Rear design

  • Connected OLED tail-lamps

  • Illuminated Audi emblem

  • Sizable roof spoiler

  • Chunky bumper

  • Dual exhaust tips

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Seating configuration

  • New Q7 is a 5-seater as standard

  • 6-seat layout optionally available, gets second-row captain chairs

  • 7-seat configuration (pictured) also on offer as an optional extra

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Features

  • Triple-screen setup

  • Panoramic sunroof

  • 4-zone climate control

  • Ambient lighting

  • 22-speaker Bang and Olufsen 4D sound system

  • 360-degree camera

  • ADAS suite

  • Electrically adjustable seats

  • Connected car tech

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Boot space

  • 5-seat Q7: 670 litres of boot space, expandable up to 2,075 litres

  • 7-seat Q7: 581 litres of boot space with third row up, expandable to 1,980 litres

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Engine and gearbox

  • 2.9-litre twin-turbo petrol V6: 429hp, 599Nm

  • 3.0-litre mild hybrid diesel V6: up to 299hp and 630Nm

  • 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 (SQ7): 591hp and 800Nm

  • Petrol V6 claims 4.8sec 0-100kph time, SQ7 takes 3.7sec for the same

  • 8-speed AT and Quattro AWD are standard

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Launch timeline and price

  • Order books opening this month for European markets

  • Diesel variants price range is €87,900-90,500 (Rs 96.90 lakh-99.76 lakh)

  • Expected to launch in India, but timeline remains unclear

9 Jun '26 • Viraaj Bhatnagar