Audi Plans Market-specific Six Figure Special Edition Q7

Audi Q7

Audi Q7

Audi Q7

Audi is aiming to topple BMW to become the world's largest luxury carmaker by 2015; part of its master plan is to offer more market-specific special editions around the world. Hitting dealerships in Russia and the United Arab Emerites later this year will be limited-edition versions of the Q7 sport-utility and R8 sports car -- both retailing for six-figure prices.

The first of the German automaker's special editions will be a turbo-diesel V-12-powered Q7 coated in two-tone phantom black and black velvet paint, only 555 of which will be made. Starting next month, wealthy Russian buyers will be able to pick one up at a price of €200,000 (around $285,000) -- more than twice the base price for a Q7 there.

Available in June is the R8 V-10 Pure Sport. Only 40 of the special R8s will be produced, each wearing a price tag of $136,000; it will be available in the United Arab Emirates and nowhere else. Audi is also considering a special edition R8 for the U.K. market as well.

Audi is hoping to make customer-ordered and limited run vehicles account for 20 percent of its sales by 2015; such vehicles were 5.4 percent of the carmaker's sales in 2009, but have already risen to about 10 percent last year. Right now, buyers in all markets can choose non-standard colors, fabrics, and custom interiors through Audi's "Exclusive" program.

2013 Audi Q7

2013 Audi Q7

2013 Audi Q7

2013 Audi Q7

Up to this point, the 2013 Audi Q7 existed in our imagination, and one person decided to represent it as a drawing. The future Audi Q7 sizzles with inspiration from the existing model, gets LED indicator lamps placed on its bumper, shorter and more sharp-edged headlamps like on the latest Skoda Superb . The trademark Audi grille has evolved into a hexagon (would the 2020 Audi Q7 be a decagon then?) The illustration brings out two vital differences – smaller windows and the abundant, excess fat. There is no telling how a future Audi would look like but from the spyshots and concepts like the Q3 crossover, we can get gather a few hints to determine how the future Audi roster would eventually turn out to look like.

The future Audi Q7 sizzles with inspiration from the existing model, gets LED indicator lamps placed on its bumper, shorter and more sharp-edged headlamps like on the latest Skoda Superb. The trademark Audi grille has evolved into a hexagon (would the 2020 Audi Q7 be a decagon then?)

The illustration brings out two vital differences - smaller windows and the abundant, excess fat.There is no telling how a future Audi would look like but from the spyshots and concepts like the Q3 crossover, we can get gather a few hints to determine how the future Audi roster would eventually turn out to look like.

2011 Audi Project Kahn Q7

2011 Audi Project Kahn Q7

2011 Audi Project Kahn Q7

2011 Audi Project Kahn Q7

INTRODUCTION:Following on from the hugely successful Project Kahn Range Rover Sport RS600 and the Project Kahn RS300 powered by Cosworth, it was an inevitable progression that the prestige automotive design house, Project Kahn would eventually place their signature stamp on the Audi Q7.

HIGHLIGHTS:The Audi Q7 modifications include features which are unrivalled in today’s market, including to the exterior; Pearl Soft White Paint, 22” KAHN RS-X Wheels, KAHN Wide Arched Body Kit including Vented Front Wings, KAHN Quilted Leather Interior (7 Seats), KAHN Red and Cream Dials, KAHN Aluminum Foot Pedals, KAHN Welcome Lights and Panoramic Glass Roof.

DESIGN:The modified Audi Q7 features: 22-inch KAHN RS-X Wheels, KAHN Wide Arced Body Kit that includes vented front wings, and wears a Pear Soft White paint. The modifications on the interior include a seven-seater quilted leather seating & upholstery, Welcome Lights, Aluminum Foot Pedals, Kahn red and white speedometer, and tachometer. In addition, KAHN added Red and Cream Dials, and a Panoramic Glass Roof.

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Audi has added a new version to its 2011 Q7 line-up. The new Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro delivers a total of 204 HP and has a fuel consumption of 32.67 mpg. In Germany the new model is priced at 51,800 euros (around $72,000 at the current exchange rates).

Audi has added a new and especially efficient member to its Q7 family. The Q7 3.0 TDI offers 150 kW (204 hp) while consuming an average of just 7.2 liters of diesel per 100 km (32.67 miles per U.S. gallon) – better than all direct competitors. At the same time, a 3.0 liter V6 drives this large SUV powerfully and smoothly. An eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive round out the luxurious drivetrain.

Highly efficient – the new Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro with 150 kW

* fuel efficiency of just 7.2 liters of diesel per 100 km
* eight-speed tiptronic and quattro drive

The Q7 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) offers the same power transmission as all other models in this line. The new and efficient eight-speed tiptronic – with its high overall gear ratio – delivers torque to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which has a sporty rear-end bias. Double wishbones made of aluminum guide all four wheels; the chassis delivers great agility and stability. An off-road mode and a hill-descent assistant aid off-road driving.

With a wheelbase measuring 3.00 meters (9.84 feet) and an overall length of 5.09 meters (16.70 feet), the interior offers plenty of room. Audi offers the Q7 with five, six or seven seats. The luggage compartment offers as much as 2,035 liters of capacity (71.87 cubic ft). This new entry model's standard equipment package includes two-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning, a high-beam assistant, and an MMI radio multimedia interface.

Options include climate-controlled comfort seats, a panoramic glass sunroof, an electric tailgate, and a load-securing kit with rails for cargo. Sophisticated driver-assistance systems and a system of ultramodern infotainment modules round out the offer.