Audi Q7 2.0T joins US range from $49,950
Audi has added a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder to the 2017 Q7 line-up in the US, offering a lower starting price and improved fuel economy over the V6.
Audi has expanded the Q7 range in the United States with a new entry-level 2.0T model, priced from $49,950 including destination. The 2017 Q7 2.0T arrives in early 2017 and undercuts the existing V6-powered Q7 3.0T by $5,800 on the Premium trim.
The Q7 2.0T is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 252 horsepower and 273lb-ft of torque. This engine comes paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system. Audi estimates combined fuel economy at 22mpg, offering a modest improvement over the V6 model’s 21mpg combined rating.
Specification and equipment
Buyers can choose between two trims: Premium, at $49,950, and Premium Plus, at $53,950. Both include the 2.0T engine as standard. The Q7 2.0T can also be specified with features such as full LED headlights and a range of driver assistance systems. With the optional towing package, the four-cylinder Q7 is rated to tow up to 4,400 pounds.
Position in the Q7 line-up
Until now, US buyers could only order the Q7 with a 3.0-litre supercharged V6, producing 333 horsepower and 325lb-ft of torque. The new 2.0T model gives Audi a lower-priced rival to other premium seven-seat SUVs with four-cylinder options, such as the Volvo XC90 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. The 2.0T’s lower entry price may attract buyers prioritising efficiency and initial cost over outright power.
The arrival of the four-cylinder Q7 follows similar moves elsewhere in Audi’s US range, including the recent launch of the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. For details on that model, see 2017 Audi A4 Allroad launches in US from $44,950
