Audi Q7 and Q8, new plug-in hybrid engines are arriving

After the recent modifications of the Audi Q7 and Audi Q8, the House of Four Rings has decided to expand the range of engines and the introduction of two more powerful hybrid plug-ins capable of higher power frequencies.

The new powertrains, available for both models and combined with quattro all-wheel drive, have something in common 250 kW (340 HP) 3-liter six-cylinder engine and 130 kW (177 HP) electric unit, but they will be available in two versions with different system powers.

Version 55 TFSI and four delivers a total of 290 kW (394 HP, +13 HP compared to the previous model) with 600 Nm of torque and can go from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.7 seconds; the most powerful TFSI 60 and quattro engines reach 360 kW (490 HP, +28 HP compared to before) and 700 Nm of torque, in this case the 0-100 km/h sprint is completed in 5 seconds flat. The maximum speed for both is limited to 240 km / h, while in pure electric mode it can reach 135 km / h. The declared autonomy is 90 km in the WLTP urban cycle, 85 km in the first level, thanks to the new 25.9 kWh battery (22 usable). Charging can be done by changing the current to a power of 7.4 kW, the time required for a full charge is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Also planned are new optimized operating modes to improve the overall efficiency of the power plants and an energy recovery system capable of reaching 80 kW power in deceleration phases.

About driving dynamics is provided as a standard variable air suspension (on request only for entry-level variants of the Q7 55 TFSI e); More than that, always on request, it is possible to have a rear wheel which operates in phase and out of phase with the front axle, depending on speed. An electronic roll stabilization system is also available as an option, which uses a compact electric motor on each axle and which controls the movement of the stability bars according to the speed.

Among the options are Matrix LED lights, otherwise the standard equipment of the new Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 TFSI and quattro includes all the innovations brought about by the latest renewal.

The new Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 TFSI and quattro will go on sale during the month of June with prices starting from, respectively, 82,900 euros and 98,150 euros.