Ready for Primetime
While the first-ever Q9 has been grabbing headlines for Audi’s crossover range, let’s not forget that the company is also busy preparing the world premiere of the long-overdue third-generation Q7. In fact, it’s the first to be revealed ahead of its now-bigger brother.
There’s no launch exact date for now, but Audi has revealed the first photo of the SUV. This indicates that we might not have to wait too long before we see it in the metal. That said, all the folks from Ingolstadt are showing up at the door for now.
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It’s…Something
Admittedly, there isn’t much to go on with the teaser photo of the 2027 Q7. At least we can report that the redesigned model will have normal door handles. That should make it easier (and cheaper) for Audi when it’s inevitably sold in China.
We can also say that there will be at least one interesting color option that isn’t the usual black, white, or grey. The 2027 Q7’s push color appears to be a shade of blue, so there is a splash of color going on here. Unsurprisingly, there will be an S Line package.
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What to Expect
This being Audi, you can bet that the future Q7 will really look more like a downsized Q9. With that, you can bet that it’ll come with a split headlight design with DRLs by the edges of the hood and bumper-mounted headlights. For the rear, we might see some cues from the A6 Avant being applied to the crossover.
Expect a variation of the Q5 and Q9’s interior design inside the third-gen Q7. Audi did promise to put more buttons inside its vehicles moving forward, so we’re looking forward to that in the redesigned midsize crossover. As for engines, it’ll likely be carryovers for now, while other markets get a good chance of getting plug-in hybrids and diesel options. We’ll have more details about it once it’s fully revealed.
It’s been a decade since the Q7 benefitted from a total redesign. The incoming model should help Audi regain its footing as it overhauls its lines.
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