- Design Redesigned grille, front and rear bumpers, new side sills, chrome tailgate trim and revised exhaust tips.[2]
- Technology New infotainment system with two touchscreens; dashboard and centre console updated to suit.[2]
- Powertrain Three mild-hybrid 3.0-litre V6 engines: two diesels and one petrol.[2]
- Chassis Active roll stabilisation added to the options list.[2]
- Powertrain New 55 TFSI e and 60 TFSI e plug-in hybrids were introduced for the European market at the end of 2019.[1]
Audi Q7 · Second generation · production 2015–2026
Audi Q7 (4M)
Key facts
| Production | May 2015[2] – 2026[2] |
|---|---|
| First shown | January 2015, North American International Auto Show, Detroit[2] |
| Sales start | 12 June 2015 (market not stated)[1] |
| Model years | 2016–2026 (market not stated)[2] |
| Codes | 4M model code (Typ)[1] |
| Names by market | Not documented here |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo[2] |
| Assembly | Bratislava, Slovakia (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant)[2] Aurangabad, India (Audi India)[2] Kaluga, Russia (Volkswagen Group Rus)[2] Pekan, Malaysia (HICOM)[2] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[2] |
| Seating | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (quattro (self-locking centre differential, 40:60 default split))[2] |
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What changed from the 4L
- Weight Up to 325 kg lighter than its predecessor according to Audi's press information.[1]
- Dimensions Slightly smaller than the first generation.[1]
- Design Doors, wings, bonnet and tailgate are made of aluminium.[1]
- Chassis All-wheel steering became available as an option for all versions, a first for Audi.[1]
- Other Built on the Volkswagen Group MLB Evo platform.[2]
- Powertrain All versions use a ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic.[2]
- Powertrain A diesel plug-in hybrid was added, sold in Europe but not in Canada.[2]
Facelifts and updates
- Design The Singleframe grille gained vertical inlays.[3]
- Technology HD Matrix LED headlights with laser high beam gained selectable digital daytime running light signatures.[3]
- Technology Digital OLED rear lights with four selectable designs became available.[3]
- Powertrain The SQ7 TFSI uses the 4.0 TFSI V8 with 373 kW (507 PS) and 770 Nm.[3]
- Powertrain The plug-in hybrids received a battery of 25.9 kWh gross (22 kWh net).[4]
Dimensions
| Market | Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market not stated | — | 5,052 mm (198.9 in) | 1,968 mm (77.5 in) | 1,741 mm (68.5 in) | 2,994 mm (117.9 in) | [2] |
Figures are as published by the source for that market and version; widths usually exclude mirrors. Conversions in brackets are ours.
Luggage capacity
| Market | Version | Measured behind | Volume | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market not stated | 2024 update, 5-seat | 2nd row | 867 L | not stated | [3] |
| Market not stated | 2024 update, 5-seat | 1st row (rear seats folded) | 1,993 L | not stated | [3] |
| Market not stated | conventionally powered (pre-facelift) | unstated | 890 L | not stated | [1] |
| Market not stated | Q7 e-tron (diesel plug-in hybrid) | unstated | 650 L | not stated | [1] |
The source does not say how the volume was measured. Volumes measured by different methods are not comparable.
Powertrains
| Version | Market | Type | Engine / motor | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TFSI (45 TFSI) | Market not stated | Petrol | 2.0 L I4 turbo (EA888) | 252 PS (185 kW) | 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) | — | — | 2016– | [2] |
| 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) | Market not stated | Petrol | 3.0 L V6 supercharged (EA837) | 333 PS (245 kW) | 440 Nm (325 lb-ft) | — | — | 2016–2019 | [2] |
| 55 TFSI | Market not stated | Petrol | 3.0 L V6 turbo (EA839) | 340 PS (250 kW) | 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) | — | — | 2019– | [2] |
| 55 TFSI quattro (2024 update) | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | 3.0 L V6 TFSI with 48 V mild hybrid | 250 kW (340 PS) | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) | 8-speed tiptronic | AWD | 2024– | [3] |
| SQ7 TFSI | Market not stated | Petrol | 4.0 L V8 TFSI | 373 kW (507 PS) | 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) | 8-speed tiptronic | AWD | 2024– | [3] |
| 2.0 TFSI e-tron | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L I4 turbo (EA888) + electric motor, 17.3 kWh battery | 367 PS (270 kW) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | — | 2016–2018 | [2] |
| 3.0 TDI e-tron quattro | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L V6 TDI + electric motor (diesel plug-in hybrid) | 275 kW (374 PS) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | 8-speed tiptronic | — | 03/2016–05/2018 | [1] |
| 55 TFSI e quattro | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L V6 turbo + electric motor, 17.3 kWh battery | 381 PS (280 kW) | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) | — | — | 2019– | [2] |
| 60 TFSI e quattro | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L V6 turbo + electric motor, 17.3 kWh battery | 456 PS (335 kW) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | — | 2019– | [2] |
| 55 TFSI e quattro (2024 update) | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L V6 TFSI + electric motor, 25.9 kWh (gross) battery | 290 kW (394 PS) | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) | — | — | 2024– | [4] |
| 60 TFSI e quattro (2024 update) | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L V6 TFSI + electric motor, 25.9 kWh (gross) battery | 360 kW (489 PS) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | — | 2024– | [4] |
| 3.0 TDI ultra | Market not stated | Diesel | 3.0 L V6 turbo-diesel | 218 PS (160 kW) | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) | — | — | 2015–2018 | [2] |
| 3.0 TDI (272 PS) | Market not stated | Diesel | 3.0 L V6 turbo-diesel | 272 PS (200 kW) | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) | — | — | 2015–2018 | [2] |
| 45 TDI quattro | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | 3.0 L V6 TDI with 48 V mild hybrid | 170 kW (231 PS) | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) | — | — | 2024– | [3] |
| 50 TDI quattro | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | 3.0 L V6 TDI with 48 V mild hybrid | 210 kW (286 PS) | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) | — | — | 2024– | [3] |
| SQ7 TDI | Market not stated | Diesel | 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo diesel | 435 PS (320 kW) | 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) | — | — | 2016–2020 | [2] |
Power is shown in the unit the source uses first (kW, metric PS or SAE hp), with our conversion in brackets. A blank cell means the source does not state it.
Notes
- Plug-in hybrid output conflict for the 3.0 TDI e-tron: German Wikipedia gives a system output of 275 kW (374 PS) and 700 Nm (recorded); English Wikipedia's table gives 387 PS (285 kW) / 700 Nm and its prose gives 190 kW / 600 Nm.
- The 2.0 TFSI e-tron was developed for Asian markets (China, South Korea, Singapore and Japan) per English Wikipedia; the 2.0 TFSI was offered in Russia, the US, Canada, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Because these sources name several markets at once, these powertrains are marked 'unstated'.
- SQ7 TFSI displacement: English Wikipedia's table lists 3,956 cc (the diesel's figure); German Wikipedia gives 3,996 cm³. Audi's 2024 release says '4.0 TFSI' only, so no displacement is recorded.
- Model years 2016–2026 are given by English Wikipedia without a market; North American model years are not documented separately. The first facelift was for the 2020 model year and the second for the 2025 model year (English Wikipedia).
- UK sales of the first facelift started in September 2019 (English Wikipedia). US-market SQ7 used a 4.0 V8 petrol (500 hp / 770 Nm) from 2020 rather than the diesel (English Wikipedia).
- Audi's 2024 release refers to 'an initial product upgrade in 2019' and 'a second comprehensive upgrade in 2023', although the release itself is dated 30 January 2024 and market launch was in the first quarter of 2024.
- Audi's published dimension figures are not recorded here yet; the figures shown are from English Wikipedia without a stated version or market. German Wikipedia gives ranges (length 5052–5072 mm, wheelbase 2994–3001 mm).
Sources
- Audi Q7 4M — Wikipedia (German) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Audi Q7 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Strong in design, comfort, and technology: The revised Audi Q7 — Audi MediaCenter, 30 January 2024 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Maximum efficiency in ample space: the new Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro and Q8 TFSI e quattro — Audi MediaCenter, 23 April 2024 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.