The German automaker’s BMW X6 rival will get some subtle aesthetic updates, taking inspiration from the newly updated Audi Q8 E-tron. Matrix LED lighting is one of them, along with smoother surfaces for a more elegant appearance, larger front air intakes for a more commanding presence, and a new exhaust system intended to provide a better engine sound.
The updated grille, which features a distinctive design evocative of Audi’s top-tier models, is one of the most noticeable aesthetic modifications. This grille has vertical inlays with a brushed aluminium finish, which gives it a more upscale appearance. Additionally, the body trim is colour-coordinated for the higher-end models, adding to a cleaner, simpler look.
Audi Malaysia recently launched its latest range of Q-Models, set to become one of the the strongest ranges of premium SUVs in the market. With different models built to cover a wide variety of consumer needs, the four debuts mark a new chapter in the development of the Audi brand in the country specifically for its SUVs, starting with…
(NB: Photo galleries for each of the 4 models follow the text)
The Audi Q2…
Sporting youthful styling and packed with state-of-the-art technology, the Audi Q2 is the all-rounder. The Audi Q2 is an urban-type vehicle for everyday driving and recreation, bundling a progressive design with a high level of functionality. The new Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI COD S tronic (Sport) is priced at **RM 219,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q2
The Audi Q5…
The new Audi Q5 is the latest generation of the best-top selling model from Audi. Made even more powerful and flexible, the all-new Audi Q5 is the benchmark premium SUV that strikes the ideal balance of sportiness, sophistication and progressiveness. The most significant new features are the quattro drive with ultra technology, a powerful TFSI engine and an array of infotainment and assistance systems. The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro is priced at **RM 339,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q5
The Audi Q7…
Hot on the tyre tracks of the Audi Q2 and Q5 is the “mighty quattro”. A statement of the high-tech competence of Audi, the Audi Q7 is the most efficient and lightest car in its class. Its innovative assistance and infotainment systems take the large SUV to the front of the pack. Its new engines consume less fuel than the previous model while delivering more performance. The Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro is priced at **RM 599,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q7
The Audi Q8…
Rounding off the range is the Audi Q8. The new face of the Q family brings together the best of both worlds – the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé and the practical talents of a large SUV. The generously dimensioned interior with variable luggage compartment, state-of-the-art operating and suspension technologies as well as intelligent assistance systems make the Audi Q8 a composed companion for business and leisure. A powerful, yet efficient 3.0 TFSI with mild hybrid system producing 340 hp provides the dynamics implied by the muscular design. With the permanent quattro all-wheel drive and a ground clearance of up to 254 millimeters, the SUV coupé can keep going when paved roads end. The Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI quattro is priced at **RM 727,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q8
Below: Jeff Mannering, Managing Director, Audi Southeast Asia at the official media presentation of the latest Audi Q2, Q5, Q7 and Q8
For FULL press releases on each of the Q models, click to download them below:
Audi is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of two new Q models – the Q8 and Q4. The Audi Q8 will open up a new segment for the German automaker’s top-end models. It is a premium SUV with a coupe-like silhouette but offers decent amount of space and the latest technologies. The Q4 on the other hand, will be responsible for penetrating the compact utility vehicles (CUVs) segment. Featuring coupe-like design as well, the Q4 will slot between the Q3 and Q5 and should complete the Q line up for the German automaker.
“We will integrate two completely new Q‑models into the existing production network and will thus increase our competitiveness in an extremely important segment,” stated Audi’s Board of Management Member for Production and Logistics, Prof. Dr. Hubert Waltl.
Audi’s Q8 will be produced in Bratislava (Slovakia) where the Q7 and Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid are also being made. The smaller Q4 will be produced in Győr (Hungary) and will be joined by the Audi Q3 once the conditions are favorable but until then, the Q3 will continue to be produced in Martorell, Spain.
Production for the Q8 will begin in 2018 and a year later, Audi will give the green light to start production of the smaller Q4. Expect good things from the German automaker in the next couple of years but we are sure Mercedes-Benz and BMW aren’t going to take this news lying down.