2017 Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI Quattro
The Q7 e-tron quattro is Audi's second
model with a powerful plug-in hybrid drive system. The model combines the best
of two worlds: Powered by the lithium-ion battery, the large SUV covers up to
56 kilometers on electric power alone - quietly, powerfully and with
zero local emissions. Together with the diesel engine, the car can cover a
total distance of 1,410 kilometers.
The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro is the
world's first plug-in hybrid car with a six-cylinder diesel engine and
permanent all-wheel drive. Its sporty power is impressive: The 3.0 TDI and
electric motor deliver 373 Hp and 700 Nm of system
torque - enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and
for a top speed of 225 km/h. The Q7 e-tron quattro travels up to 56
kilometers on electric power alone. According to the ECE standard for
plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro needs only 1.7 liters of
diesel fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4 US mpg) - with a CO2 emission level of
less than 50 grams per kilometer and a new best value in the
segment. The standard thermal management system with integrated heat pump was
specially developed for the Q7 e‑tron quattro. With this technology, Audi
is the first manufacturer worldwide to set a new benchmark in the areas of
interior comfort and climate control efficiency.
The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro impresses
with luxury-class comfort features and the largest interior in its field of
competitors, besides other features. The balanced chassis, optionally available
with adaptive air suspension, combines excellent ride comfort and distinctly
sporty handling. The Audi Q7 sets standards with the display and operating
concept of the standard Audi virtual cockpit and a newly developed MMI system.
The standard MMI navigation plus, with
Audi connect internet module, is closely integrated into the hybrid management
system on the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro. Using navigation data and real-time
traffic information, the most fuel-efficient choice of four modes can be
calculated along the route to the destination already when the car is started, even
for long distances. The predictive efficiency assistant facilitates a
forward-looking hybrid strategy, and is another new and breakthrough technology
from Audi. Operation via the MMI touchpad or by means of naturally spoken
commands provides the utmost convenience.
The design of the new 5.05 meter-long Audi Q7 strikes a balance between powerful, intensified stylistic
elements and elegant understatement. Details such as the deeply sculpted
Singleframe grille, the striking emphasis of the wheels and the flared edges
over the wheels - the "quattro blisters" - embody the brand's DNA.
All lines and surfaces are designed precisely and incisively, and accentuate
the width and solidity of the car. The tailgate wraps around the steeply angled
D-pillars - typical of the Q models from Audi.
The Singleframe, the air intakes, the
19-inch wheels and the rear diffuser are specially designed on the Q7 e-tron
quattro. The headlights are three-dimensional, with their light signature
appearing as a double arrow.
The body plays a decisive role in the
relatively low weight of the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro. With its many components
made of hot-formed steel and aluminum, it utilizes the same lightweight
construction potential as the conventional Q7. The drag coefficient is only
0.34.
The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro will arrive
at dealers in Germany in the spring of 2016.
