2023 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Vorsprung

Key Points: VAT Qualifying, Vorsprung Specification, 7 Seat Specification, Bang and Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System.

The second-generation Audi Q7 was unveiled in January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and facelifted for the 2020 model year. Changes included a redesigned grille, new front and rear bumpers, new side sills, chrome trim for the tailgate, and revised exhaust tips. Inside, it has a new dual-screen infotainment system with MMI navigation plus, and an updated dashboard and centre console. Standard equipment includes LED headlights, adaptive air suspension and the Drive Select system, which influences the vehicle’s driving characteristics with up to seven driving modes. 

In the range-topping ‘Vorsprung’ trim level, each Q7 features a panoramic glass sunroof as standard, along with 22-inch Audi Sport multi-spoke ‘S’ wheels with a gloss-turned finish, four-zone automatic climate control, multi-coloured extended interior LED lighting, a head-up display, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, and HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi Laser Light and digital OLED rear combination lights. 

Two mild-hybrid 3.0-litre diesel V6 powertrains are available, along with one petrol. The entry-level 45 TDI diesel produces 228bhp and 369lb-ft of torque, with a claimed 0-62mph time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 142mph, while the 50 TDI model produces 282bhp and 443lb-ft of torque, delivering a 0-62mph time of 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 150mph.