Indian television actress, Tejaswi Prakash has bought a new Audi Q7. She opted for a white color that looks elegant. Prices for the Q7 start at Rs. 79.99 lakh ex-showroom and up to Rs 88.33 lakh ex-showroom. We are not sure which option Tejaswi has chosen.
Tejaswi is not the only Audi Q7 owner. In fact, the Q7 is quite a popular choice among celebrities. Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor also recently bought a Q7 but her SUV ended up in a secret black color. Rakesh Bapat also recently bought a pre-owned Audi Q7. Other actors who own Audi Q7 are Sanjay Dutt, Yami Gautam, Shruti Hassan and Kriti Sanon.
Varinder Chawla shared photos and videos of Tejaswi taking delivery of his new SUV on Instagram. Tejaswi performed the ritual by breaking a coconut and sprinkling coconut water around the car. Karan Kundra also came with Tejaswi to take Q7 delivery.
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Audi Q7’s engine and gearbox
Audi is using a 3.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine for the Q7. The engine delivers a maximum of 340 PS of power and 500 Nm of peak torque. There is also a 48V gentle-hybrid technology that provides a boost and aids in fuel economy. The engine is mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission that drives four wheels using Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard in the Q7.
Despite weighing 2.2 tons, the Audi Q7 can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.9 seconds. Its maximum speed is 250 kmph. Audi offers 5 different drive modes that change the driving dynamics of the SUV. Thus, it changes the speed of the gearshift, the reactivity of the accelerator pedal, the steering weight and the stiffness of the suspension. The five drive modes are automatic, standalone, comfort, dynamic and efficient.
Competitors
The Audi Q7 will go against Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and BMW X5.
Price and variant
Audi offers two variants of the Q7. There is a premium plus priced at Rs. 79.99 lakhs and then there is the top technology which is priced at Rs. 88.33 lakhs. Both are ex-showroom prices.
Features
Audi Q7 is loaded with features. It gets a 360-degree parking camera that makes it easy to park large SUVs in tight parking spaces as multiple cameras provide a top-down view of the SUV. Audi has a virtual cockpit that is basically a digital instrument cluster, many consider it the best in the segment because it is configurable. There is four-zone climate control so each resident gets their own unique climate zone. You also get ambient lighting to enhance the atmosphere at night. Other features include cruise control with speed limiter, adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated nozzle, electrically foldable third-row seats, B&O premium sound system, and touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, panorama, panorama. Driven driver’s seat. And much more.
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