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AndyBG
February 8th, 2013, 15:56
It seems that I'm the only one interested in this, but does some one else think its strange there isn't ANY new info' about next Q7!?
It was september 2005 when Audi shown Q7 on Frankfurt IAA.
This lack of information looks like there want be a sucsesor, in wich, I don't want to believe!

I have a '08 Q7, and being little sceptical in the beggining, over the years it proven it self like great family car, bigger than ML, X5 and RR Sport, same size like GL and RR, but with much less "noise" and finger pointing when you drive by.

Any opinions about next gen', when it could be hapening and wich direction will Audi go for...?

:cheers:

ZeroCool
February 9th, 2013, 10:45
There will be a new Q7 ;)

The RS6
February 9th, 2013, 13:58
I hope they go the RangeRover way, that means cca -400kg...

ZeroCool
February 9th, 2013, 16:03
i don't think that it will be 400kg ... lighter yes, but not that much..

AndyBG
February 9th, 2013, 17:27
there will be a new q7 ;)

wheeen...!!!??? :)

andreadebi
February 10th, 2013, 09:53
about -400kg on the new range rover....
italian magazine Quattroruote tested 3.0tdv6 autobiography
land rover official weight: 2.160kg
range rover tested: 2.596kg ......

another ita magazine,automobilismo,tested the same range rover (but with a different plate) : 2.243kg

AndyBG
February 10th, 2013, 12:38
Are you saying that weight info on new RRover is incorect!? :vhmmm:

BTW, its SDV6, 3.0l, Bi-turbo diesel...

andreadebi
February 10th, 2013, 13:55
Are you saying that weight info on new RRover is incorect!? :vhmmm:

BTW, its SDV6, 3.0l, Bi-turbo diesel...

quattroruote is Iso certified. weight is measured with all liquids full + full fuel-tank + 70kg driver + measurements instruments installed

it's correct the badge tdv6 in italy.v8 tdi is called sdv8. 3.0 tdv6 it's also underpowered (249hp instead 258hp)because we have a luxury-tax over 250hp

AndyBG
February 10th, 2013, 19:14
How's that mag' explaining these three diferent weights of same car? It is very strange, don't you think...?

So, Italy is getting SDV6 with less power...?

andreadebi
February 11th, 2013, 07:47
How's that mag' explaining these three diferent weights of same car? It is very strange, don't you think...?

So, Italy is getting SDV6 with less power...?

keep in mind that all the cars tested on 4ruote has a higher weight
quattroruote about range rover wrote that on the paper weight saving was 420kg but the reality was different...
yes 3.0 diesel with less power

RXBG
February 11th, 2013, 15:01
current q7 is not as heavy as old range rover therefore one could have expected a bigger weight loss for the new range rover. the state of the art of car manufacturing at this point in time is where it is- as a result the new gen of suv's will all be around the same weight- note however that the rovers are overachievers in that they pack a bigger off road punch while weighing the same as less capable vehicles. i will probably replace the '10 sport we have now with the new one in 2014-15.

andreadebi
February 17th, 2013, 11:28
another italian mag test,this time by "auto"
again another different license plate
3.0 sdv6 autobiography
weight with full fuel tank: 2.527kg

AndyBG
February 17th, 2013, 15:43
Nice to hear that RR lies about their weight, but I want to know when new Q7 will be presented!!! :)

roadrunner
February 27th, 2013, 21:15
Some infos from the german press:
Presentation: Q4 2013 - maybe even at IAA in Sep.
Availability Q1 2014
Weight reduction -350 Kg
Plugin Hybrid variant
No clues to the styling except the crosslane concept grill - which shows future Audi Q face

Hope that helps

AndyBG
February 27th, 2013, 23:47
Thank you very much! :)

The RS6
February 28th, 2013, 07:34
I was right! Again! :D

RXBG
February 28th, 2013, 17:31
streets of tomorrow

ChicagoAudi
March 12th, 2013, 20:56
Q7 said to usher in new design language.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/geneva-motor-show-2013/geneva-motor-show-next-audi-q7-premiere-new-design-language

AndyBG
March 13th, 2013, 11:51
I saw that article when it was new on Autocar...
Crosslane is nice base for the project, but I still don't have a clue how next Q7 will look.

AndyBG
May 14th, 2013, 20:51
Some news, article saying 350 kg less and premier next summer, but I don't know is that this or summer '14...? :vhmmm:

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130513/OEM03/130519987/audi-q7-will-shed-weight#axzz2TFRtAfw1

chewym
May 18th, 2013, 02:32
Seems like BMW is holding its X5 too, the photos of it leaked a while back but no debut. I beleive the Q7 is taking extra long because it will be the first on the MLB evo platform and that is taking some time to be completed. Perhaps originally the second gen Q7 was to use the Cayenne/Touareg platform but then plans were altered.

chewym
May 26th, 2013, 00:17
Still testing as a mule.

http://www.autobild.de/bilder/erlkoenig-bildergalerie-teil-117-4218063.html#bild10

darkop
June 6th, 2013, 09:07
Audi have become a joke with such late releases of new models. Almost all new models come outdated by the competition.

RXBG
June 6th, 2013, 16:00
Audi have become a joke with such late releases of new models. Almost all new models come outdated by the competition.

this is why there was a major shake up last year at audi management- main issue was that the new a3 took so long. there was big movement in the marketing and product development departments from what I recall. not sure of de nysschen's dept was related or not.

AndyBG
June 7th, 2013, 00:36
Current Q7 is here since september 2005, and if next one comes in summer 2014, it will be some record! :)

andreadebi
June 7th, 2013, 08:30
Current Q7 is here since september 2005, and if next one comes in summer 2014, it will be some record! :)

yes and nonetheless is still selling well in EM markets and USA! so Audi is making cash without so much stress about competitors

AndyBG
June 7th, 2013, 21:59
And thats way I'm saying that Q7 is literaly in class of its own. Owning one for so many years now I can tell you that Q7 just isn't comparable to any of BMWs, MBs or LRs SUVs.

chewym
June 21st, 2013, 07:47
What’s more, Winterkorn seems to have disagreed with Dürheimer on the styling direction of the brand, unimpressed by some of Audi’s recent proposals. It remains to be seen whether the next-generation Q7—described by insiders as ostentatious, bordering on brutal—will remain as it is or undergo a second redesign prior to being unveiled to the public.


Please, please, please keep the Q7 "brutal".

andreadebi
August 1st, 2013, 07:53
any possibility to see new Q7 @ IAA this september or we have to wait next year?

AndyBG
August 5th, 2013, 13:16
Nothing before december, even maybe later... :/

RXBG
August 5th, 2013, 15:16
not looking good at audi- Q7 is way overdue, the TT is in delay in development and the new R8/Gallardo has been delayed.

chewym
August 6th, 2013, 04:15
The Q7 is delayed extra because the supposedly "ostantateous" previous design is being rehashed because the chief R&D guy got fired. Honestly I want Audi to make the next Q7 very bold so hopefully they don't tone it down too much. Now that I think about it the Q7 might have taken a long time because adapting the MLB evo platform for SUV use probably isn't a piece of cake. Remember that the current Q7/Touareg/Cayenne have a towing capacity not that far off of body on frame pickups and SUVs and perhaps keeping that was one of the goals. But this is speculation on my part.

As far as the TT goes the small sporty coupe segment is just not that hot (SLK, Z4 aren't huge sellers in the US either perhaps Europe is different) As for the R8/Gallardo, the Cabrera is close I think. Maybe Lamborghini relented and is reworking to stick the V8 TFSI in the Cabrera instead of the V10? The MP 4-12 thing might have reworked the rules?

AndyBG
August 7th, 2013, 11:06
This Australian article is saying no new Q7 before '15, e-tron and one more facelift for current car!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/244952/audi-boss-confirms-q7-e-tron-ahead-of-new-generation-in-2015/

andreadebi
August 8th, 2013, 09:37
http://www.audiblog.nl/wp-content/New-Audi-Q7.jpg

Audi has decided to wait until 2015 for the new Q7 since "it is still doing quite well actually, worldwide and in Australia." The same MLB platform will also underpin the 2016 Bentley SUV and a production version of the Lamborghini Urus which will be out in 2017.
Source: caradvice.com.au

andreadebi
August 9th, 2013, 21:55
pics new q7 mule testing in Austria

http://www.telegraaf.nl/autovisie/autovisie_nieuws/audi/21795093/__Exclusief__Hier_rijdt_de_nieuwe_Audi_Q7__.html

AndyBG
August 10th, 2013, 02:11
This is finished product under the camo'!

Maybe we will see it by december!

The Pretender
August 11th, 2013, 22:00
Looks more like a Q4/Q6 to me.

AndyBG
August 11th, 2013, 23:48
What ever it is, its preety much complete...

The RS6
August 12th, 2013, 20:01
Just published on Audi Facebook page...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526483_10151766857484591_60862314_n.jpg

And a video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7eukwKgoWw

ChicagoAudi
August 12th, 2013, 20:35
Just published on Audi Facebook page...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526483_10151766857484591_60862314_n.jpg

And a video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7eukwKgoWw

This has nothing to do with the next Q7, instead, this is the announcement and preview of the face lifted A8 and S8.

AndyBG
August 13th, 2013, 20:09
Here is the same news that RXBG posted in other thread, but from diferent source, I just want keep my thread alive! :)

http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-next-gen-audi-q7-delayed-for-emergency-redesign-394113.html#axzz2bn1FnFhu

Defenetly something strange is going on at Audi, but my "0.2" is that there are two possible scenarios:

1. They are getting back to drawing board becouse of "to same" look as some other cars within brand (A6 Avant), and they are now trying to make it more "unique"! (Less possible reason)

2. There is one VERY strange thing, and that is the fact that Q7 selling numbers are now higher than they was in its "young days", yes, the price is also lower, but they are having some nice market share with current car, and they gona try to mainain that as much as they can! (MORE POSSIBLE REASON IMHO)

The Pretender
August 13th, 2013, 20:19
Audi have a identity crises, design wise.

Just look at the A1 facelift spyshots: 2014 Audi S1 three-door spied undergoing testing (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113081361380/2014-audi-s1-three-door-spied-undergoing-testing)

It is still all the same.

ChicagoAudi
August 13th, 2013, 21:59
Here is the same news that RXBG posted in other thread, but from diferent source, I just want keep my thread alive! :)

http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-next-gen-audi-q7-delayed-for-emergency-redesign-394113.html#axzz2bn1FnFhu

Defenetly something strange is going on at Audi, but my "0.2" is that there are two possible scenarios:

1. They are getting back to drawing board becouse of "to same" look as some other cars within brand (A6 Avant), and they are now trying to make it more "unique"! (Less possible reason)

2. There is one VERY strange thing, and that is the fact that Q7 selling numbers are now higher than they was in its "young days", yes, the price is also lower, but they are having some nice market share with current car, and they gona try to mainain that as much as they can! (MORE POSSIBLE REASON IMHO)

With the pending launching a new Cadillac Escalade in October, there is no way the new Audi Q7 is too brutal.

andreadebi
August 22nd, 2013, 20:34
new spy pics caught in Italia

seems ready

http://www.quattroruote.it/notizie/foto-spia/audi-q7-ecco-i-muletti-della-nuova-generazione

ChicagoAudi
August 22nd, 2013, 22:59
new spy pics caught in Italia

seems ready

http://www.quattroruote.it/notizie/foto-spia/audi-q7-ecco-i-muletti-della-nuova-generazione

The launch is imminent based on those pictures.

chewym
August 23rd, 2013, 19:12
Looks a bit small in these spy pics but I guess the squiglys do do a good job of distorting the shape. Hoping for some strong lines on the Q7.

chewym
August 24th, 2013, 09:32
http://www.caranddriver.com/photo-gallery/2015-audi-q7-rendered-detailed-news

The rendering in this article is pretty close to the real thing based on yesterday's spy shots. Except the headlights, the rendering uses Crosslane style but the one in the spy shots has something like the prefacelift A4 or A1, perhaps those are not the final spec.

AndyBG
August 24th, 2013, 19:38
Situation is confusing, but, more and more I think that we are going to see it until the end of the year with deliveries starting in first quorter of '14...

But, maybe I'm wrong... :)

The Pretender
September 3rd, 2013, 19:01
September 2014.

ChicagoAudi
September 3rd, 2013, 23:41
September 2014.

No need to rush a vehicle that is still selling well in its hundredth year in the market.

chewym
October 1st, 2013, 18:52
Better photos!

http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2015-Audi-Q7-prototype-2-650x433.jpg

http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/2015-audi-q7-spied-testing-near-the-beach-in-southern-europe/

AndyBG
October 4th, 2013, 01:46
Looking at these pic's it remineds me most of Q3...

chewym
October 4th, 2013, 17:45
You can definitely see the length in these latest shots. General outline looks a lot like the last Q7. You can see the 3D grille up front too.

chewym
November 22nd, 2013, 20:49
More new spy shots.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113112266547/2015-audi-q7-spied-with-less-camo-showing-new-details

AndyBG
November 23rd, 2013, 01:03
Looks pretty same as mont and a half ago...

What do you think, is it possible that Audi is going to make it smaller with this new model. Current one is 5.05 m long...

chewym
November 27th, 2013, 16:47
I think it stays the same to keep options open for a Q model sized between the Q5 and Q7. Making it X5 sized would place it too close to Touareg and the Cayenne also.

AndyBG
November 27th, 2013, 18:43
I agree...

andreadebi
December 8th, 2013, 09:07
http://www.audiblog.nl/wp-content/2013/11/next-gen-Audi-Q7.jpg

AndyBG
December 19th, 2013, 22:49
Some more pic's...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113121967726/2015-audi-q7-spied-doing-handling-tests-in-spain

AndyBG
December 19th, 2013, 22:50
Some more pic's...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113121967726/2015-audi-q7-spied-doing-handling-tests-in-spain

AndyBG
February 22nd, 2014, 11:55
Not again...! :doh:

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/02/new-audi-a4-q7-models-delayed-report.html

The Pretender
February 22nd, 2014, 12:17
Let's hope they will loose there boring design, delay is a good thing IMHO.
Because the first TT design sketches don't have a very positive outcome on the WWW.
Bland, boring, no imagination, are just a few word's that float around.
Audi really need to rethink there future design language.

chewym
February 24th, 2014, 05:18
Not sure if all the delays are actually big changes, doubt any sheetmetal is being changed. Probably just bumpers, lights and grilles.

The Pretender
February 24th, 2014, 06:16
Not sure if all the delays are actually big changes, doubt any sheetmetal is being changed. Probably just bumpers, lights and grilles.

Changing those parts is enough to give the car a complete different look.

chewym
March 10th, 2014, 03:37
Changing those parts is enough to give the car a complete different look.

Enough to make a difference, I am getting impatient though and want to see the Q7 finally. I do remember Audi teased the original Q7 for a very long time.

RXBG
March 10th, 2014, 14:34
we'll probably see it in paris in the fall.

AndyBG
March 10th, 2014, 16:50
we'll probably see it in paris in the fall.

That is my final bet... Alltough, I don't have a clue in witch direction will Audi go! Will next gen' be more like X5 and ML (smaller), or they will make it bigger and pit it against GL...?

This current one is somewhere in between! :)

chewym
March 12th, 2014, 04:38
we'll probably see it in paris in the fall.

Sounds about right as Audi is saying in 2014.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-r8-e-tron-electric-supercar-will-be-built

The Pretender
March 12th, 2014, 06:05
It could also be introduced in Beijing auto show 2014.

AndyBG
March 12th, 2014, 09:53
And best news for a long time... :)))

32% up!!!

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-11/audi-passes-bmw-in-sales-to-take-lead-in-luxury-car-sales.html

Current Q7 is actually gaining on sales number in his ninth year of existence! :)))

Ok, that is probably becouse of big discounts and price reductions that gets old Q7 in the position to be "most car for the money", but still, suprising news for me! :)

ChicagoAudi
March 12th, 2014, 22:27
It could also be introduced in Beijing auto show 2014.

Audi, in years' past, have introduced product at the New York Auto Show. That event is next month, so it remains possible, for Audi to make an introduction then.

RXBG
March 13th, 2014, 15:01
I bet it will be slightly larger than the X5 since it'll have a "jump seat" third row option. They are definitely coming out with a Q9.

chewym
March 17th, 2014, 01:36
Audi, in years' past, have introduced product at the New York Auto Show. That event is next month, so it remains possible, for Audi to make an introduction then.

I think the A3 debuted simultaneously at both shows last year as they started on the same day last year not sure about this year though.

RXBG
March 17th, 2014, 14:02
no way the Q7 will debut in nyc. for audi this new car will be huge and they are going to make a big deal about it with teasers and fanfare- like the first one. the current car is way old and the new one is expected to sell for a long time. they've put a lot into it. no teasers or q7 websites yet. I say paris 2014. Geneva 2015 for the new R8.

andreadebi
October 13th, 2014, 14:24
still nothing confirmed about unveiling & data

will we have more info in the first quarter of 2015?

andreadebi
October 13th, 2014, 14:25
still nothing confirmed about unveiling & data

will we have more info in the first quarter of 2015?

RXBG
October 13th, 2014, 16:33
looks like Detroit in January 2015. paris auto show was weaksauce. I hope LA has something exciting like the A9 concept.