{"id":1635,"date":"2026-06-22T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in4ride.com\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:34:59","slug":"audi-shows-off-2026-q7-ahead-of-q9-reveal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in4ride.com\/?p=1635","title":{"rendered":"AUDI SHOWS OFF 2026 Q7 AHEAD OF Q9 REVEAL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The Audi Q7<\/strong> has been a staple in the premium SUV<\/strong> segment for over two decades, battling it out with the likes of BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML\/GLE and Range Rover Sport. Now in its third-generation<\/strong>, it promises to build on the solid legacy with even more versatility<\/strong>, space, and performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Audi CEO Gernot D\u00f6llner<\/strong> sums it up thus: \u201cThis model carries forward the Q7\u2019s mission as the perfect premium SUV\u201d. Therefore, witness an evolution<\/strong> in design with a more conventional silhouette<\/strong>, unlike the model it immediately replaces. In addition, digital lighting tech<\/strong>, and an interior that maximizes<\/strong> space are probably going to be standard garb, as per normal Q7 spec. Variable seating for up to 7 passengers<\/strong> makes it a contender for \u201cfamily hero\u201d, while the illuminated panoramic sunroof<\/strong> with switchable transparency<\/strong> is a new innovation for this brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Powertrain highlights include a 3.0-litre V6 TDI<\/strong> turbo diesel with two different outputs of 180kW<\/strong> and 500Nm<\/strong>, as well as 220kW<\/strong> and 630Nm<\/strong> of torque. Audi has included its MHEV plus<\/strong> technology and an electric-powered compressor for what it calls a \u201csharp response\u201d. Permanent quattro<\/strong> all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard, delivering the traction<\/strong> and confidence needed for our mixed road surfaces. Claimed efficiency figures hover in the 7 to 8L\/100km<\/strong> combined, which would be of assistance during these terribly high diesel price<\/strong> times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep in mind that Audi is still on track to launch the Q9 <\/strong>this year as well, meaning the Q7 will no longer be the brand\u2019s flagship SUV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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