All New Audi Q7 Sheds 325KG for The North American Auto Show

Significantly lighter and up to 26 per cent more efficient Audi luxury SUV bound for America ahead of summer 2015 UK debut

All-new Audi Q7 due to debut at the NAIS Detroit in January 2015

Set to become available to order in the UK in spring 2015 first deliveries next summer

Technical Development Board Member Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: New Q7 is a statement of our competence in lightweight construction, efficiency and assistance systems

325 kilograms lighter and around 26 percent more efficient

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INGOLSTADT -- December 12, 2014: With the new Q7, Audi is setting standards in the premium SUV segment. 325 kilograms less weight and the low centre of mass make it extremely agile. At the same time, it is the most spacious car in its segment. Although the exterior dimensions have been reduced, it offers substantially more interior room for passengers and luggage. Its innovative assistance and infotainment systems take the SUV to the front of the pack. The efficient engines consume 26 percent less fuel on average.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Technical Development: The new Audi Q7 is a statement of our competence. Weighing 325 kilograms less, it sets the benchmark in its class. It is around 26 percent more fuel efficient and is equipped with the latest assistance systems, infotainment modules and connect features.

With a kerb weight of 1,995 kilograms (as 3.0 TDI), the new Audi Q7 is the lightest in its class. It weighs 325 kilograms less than the previous model. With its lightweight, multimaterial body and an all-new chassis, it is comfortable while at the same time offering the strong performance that is typical of Audi and that with top-notch CO2 values. Audi engineers have reduced the fuel consumption of the Q7 TDI by as much as 23 percent.

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All New Audi Q7 Sheds 325KG for The North American Auto Show