The electrification initiative at Audi is in full swing. Four new models with plug-in hybrid drive - in the Q5, A8, A6 and A7 Sportback model lines - will debut on the European market in the second half of 2019 alone. The new Q7 TFSI e quattro continues this series. The plug-in hybrid SUV bears the "TFSI e" logo.
Two power units and a quattro drivetrain: drive and transmission
Like every plug-in hybrid model, the Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro relies on the power of its two hearts. One of the brand's most modern engines serves as the combustion engine - the 3.0 TFSI. The turbocharged, refined V6 delivers an output of 250 kW (340 PS) and 450 Nm (331.9 lb-ft) of torque. It is certified according to the Euro 6d-TEMP emission standard and is fitted with a gasoline particulate filter as standard. A permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM), which is characterized by a high power density and compact design, serves as the electric motor. The PSM, which delivers a peak output of 94 kW and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque, is integrated in the housing of the eight-speed tiptronic. Together with the coupling, which connects the combustion engine to the drivetrain, it forms what is known as the hybrid module.
Two power levels: the Q7 60 TFSI e with 335 kW and the Q7 55 TFSI e with 280 kW
The different designs of the electric motor allow Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro customers to choose between two power levels that differ in terms of their boost strategy, for example. The Q7 60 TFSI e quattro achieves a system output of 335 kW (456 PS) and has a system torque of 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) - that's 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft) more than the TFSI generates alone. When both power units work together in boost mode, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.7 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph). Up to speeds of 135 km/h (83.9 mph) the electric motor can generate the drive alone. The Q7 55 TFSI e quattro delivers 280 kW (381 PS) and a system torque of 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft). It sprints to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.9 seconds. The electric motor can also generate the car's drive alone up to a speed of 135 km/h (83.9 mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine.
In electric operation, both Q7 variants achieve the same range of up to 43 kilometres in accordance with the WLTP procedure
Sporty character: the Q7 60 TFSI e quattro
The Audi Q7 60 TFSI e quattro delivers a system output of 335 kW (456 PS) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of system torque. Its sporty appeal is reinforced by the standard S line exterior with a full paint finish in the body colour and striking design details at the front and rear ends. The look is completed by the black styling package and the Matrix LED headlights. Red brake callipers are installed behind the 20-inch wheels and the adaptive air suspension provides a great range from taut handling to comfortable rolling.
The interior of the Q7 60 TFSI e quattro features the interior S line/S line sport package. This includes sport seats with S line embossing, black headlining and aluminium inlays. When the doors are opened, LED lights in the door sills project the four rings onto the ground. Most equipment features are also available for the Audi Q7 55 TFSI e quattro upon request.