Launched in Malaysia in Might this yr, the 2025 Audi Q7 arrived in S line 3.0 TFSI quattro guise as a domestically assembled (CKD) mannequin, and in doing so turned the primary mannequin from the Ingolstadt-based model that’s assembled in Malaysiain addition to in Southeast Asia.
That is priced at RM462,422 on-the-road with out insurance coverage with commonplace two-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee, rising to RM482,422 with the Audi assurance package deal five-year guarantee and servicing package deal.
Its pricing compares favourably with its key CKD German rivals, the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Line at RM529k OTR, and the BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport that was launched final month, from RM470k (RM508k with prolonged guarantee and repair). In the meantime, the Q7’s fellow Volkswagen Group stablemate, the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line is priced from RM385k as of January.
The Q7 S line 3.0 TFSI quattro packs a 3.0 litre turbocharged TFSI V6 that produces 340 PS from 5,200 rpm to six,400 rpm – as within the Touareg – albeit with mild-hybrid electrification that provides a 50 Nm increase to 500 Nm, constructed from 1,370 rpm to 4,500 rpm. This comes courtesy of a 48-volt delicate hybrid system that comes with a belt-driven starter-generator, which allows engine-off coasting for as much as 40 seconds between 55 km/h and 160 km/h.
Outputs are despatched to all 4 wheels by means of an eight-speed computerized transmission. This mild-hybrid powertrain propels the Q7 from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, and onward to a high pace of 250 km/h, which is electronically restricted.
Malaysian-market specification of the Q7 brings the S line package deal that features a sportier air consumption design, a rear diffuser and body-coloured cladding, together with the black styling package deal plus that brings a grille, door mirrors and different elements in a black end. Rolling inventory is a set of 22-inch Audi Sport V-spoke two-tone alloy wheels, shod in tyres measuring 285/35R22.
Inside, the 12.3-inch Audi digital cockpit instrument show serves as driver instrumentation and might present street customers across the car in 3D, , whereas the ten.1-inch higher centre touchscreen offers infotainment features by means of the MIB 3 consumer interface. Beneath that’s an 8.6-inch show for chosen vehicular features in addition to local weather management.
Tools as a part of the S line trim specification brings a flat-bottomed steering wheel and power-adjustable sports activities seats plus in quilted Valcona leather-based, and these are additionally geared up with heating, air flow and reminiscence, in addition to powered lumbar assist adjustment.
In right here, seven occupants are housed in a 2-2-3 configuration, and baggage capability is 780 litres with the third row of seats folded, increasing to 1,908 litres with the second and third rows folded down.
Additional commonplace gear features a head-up show, soft-closing doorways, rear door sunshades, Audi Join navigation, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi wi-fi charging, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium 3D sound system, a 360-degree digicam system, park help, sports-tuned adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a hands-free powered tailgate.
By way of lively security package, the Q7 will get autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane conserving help, evasive steering help, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert, reverse AEB, a door opening warning and adaptive excessive beam.
Lastly, colors. The domestically assembled (CKD) Audi Q7 S line 3.0 TFSI quattro is obtainable in Waitomo Blue, Daytona Gray, Mythos Black, and Glacier White as photographed right here. Try our complete picture gallery to view in better element.
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