The 2017 Audi Q7 petrol has been launched in India, priced from Rs. 67.76 lakhs.

2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Headlight
The 2017 Audi Q7 finally gets a petrol powertrain

Audi has launched the 2017 Q7 with a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol motor priced from Rs. 67.76 lakhs (ex-showroom, pan-India), now making its flagship SUV available in both petrol and diesel versions. Badged as the Q7 40 TFSI, Audi had very recently launched the Design Edition Q7 and A6 to mark their successful 10-year journey in India.

The engine in question here is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol unit that churns out 252 HP of power and 370 Nm of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission sends power to all the 4 wheels through Audi’s Quattro system. The Q7 40 TFSI cracks the 0-100 km/hr mark in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 233 km/hr. The ARAI certified fuel-efficiency figure is 11.68 km/l.

The 2017 Audi Q7 40 TFSI comes with all the bells and whistles that are offered in the diesel (45 TDI) variant. Audi’s virtual cockpit, Auto Park Assist with a 360-degree surround view camera, seamless AC vents that run across the width of the dashboard, Matrix LED headlights, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system paired to a 558 watts BOSE 3D Surround Sound system, adaptive air suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels all make it to the petrol variant too.

The interior gets Genuine Cricket Leather (black and beige) upholstery, Audi Phone Box with Wireless Qi-charging, Ambient Lighting with 30 combinations and electrically folding third-row seat. The 2017 Audi Q7 40 TFSI rivals the BMW X5 35i, Mercedes-Benz GLS 400, Land Rover Discovery and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Price

* Premium – Rs. 67.76 lakhs
* Technology – Rs. 74.43 lakhs

(all prices, ex-showroom pan-India)

2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Front
The Audi Q7 underpins the lighter MLB platform
2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Engine
The 2.0-litre TFSI engine in the Q7 churns out 252 horses
2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Interior
The interior is tech-laden as well as luxurious
2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Side Profile
The SUV is available in a choice of 5 colours – White, Silver, Grey, Black and Blue
2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Taillight
The Audi Q7 measures over 5 metres in length
2017 Audi Q7 Petrol Performance
The Audi Q7 is indeed a big SUV and has immense road presence