AUDIQ7 2024 - Present

　　Audi launched the second facelift for its flagship SUV Q7 in January 2024, thus extending the life of the car’s second generation on the market.

　　The German automaker unveiled the second generation of the Q7 in 2015, at a time when customers were craving SUVs and other seven-seat vehicles. The Q7 became a sales hit for the four-ring badged brand with its luxurious cabins and powerful engines. Then, four years later, in 2019, the automaker refreshed the vehicle like it was business as usual. Customers were ready for a new model in 2023, but the automaker introduced a second facelift in early 2024 instead of a new model. Audi considered that it was not ready yet for a third generation of this moniker and just improved the crossover on the outside, inside, and under its skin.

　　Sporting an improved front fascia, the second facelift of the Q7 had a demanding look over the road. Its new LED headlights sported upper daytime running lights instead of lower ones, like the 2019 model year. As an option, customers could get HD Matrix LED headlights with laser lights for improved nighttime driving. Another significant change for the car’s front was the massive single-frame grille surrounded by a chromed trim, which was slightly modified and adorned by a new mesh with a big hexagonal pattern. Furthermore, Audi installed new side scoops on the lower side of the bumper, resembling those installed on the Q4 e-tron.

　　While the front fascia was the one that received the most attention from Audi’s styling department, the 2024 Q7 had some slightly modified lines on the car’s profile. It still featured a chromed trim around the window line, but it was slimmer than its predecessor. In addition, the lower side of the car sported aerodynamically-profiled sills, which reduced ground effect. Finally, out back, the automaker offered OLED taillights for the first time in the Q7 lineup, complementing the regular LED lights that were fitted as standard.

　　Inside the cabin, customers found comfortable bucket seats at the front with high-bolstered areas. As an option, these could be upgraded to leather upholstery and various heating, cooling, and massaging functions. Between the front occupants, the Q7 had a wide center console that housed the gear selector and two cup holders. The touchscreen for the HVAC system was at the base of the center stack, where a touchscreen for Audi’s MIB3 infotainment system was located. For the first time in the Q7, Audi installed third-party provider apps, such as Spotify or Amazon Music, which allowed passengers to listen to their tunes. A seven-seat version with power-operated rearmost seats was available for the entire range.

　　The 2024 Q7 came prepared and qualified to tow up to 3.5 tons behind, regardless of the version. For regular driving modes, cylinder deactivation was available for selected versions and driving behaviors. Audi tried to lower its flagship SUV’s fuel consumption but without compromising performance.

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