Audi's Mid-Size SUV Gets A Major Overhaul For 2027
The 2027 Audi Q7 gains Dynamic Lighting, nicer seats, and a more powerful SQ7 trim. Here are all the details.
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By: Jeff Glucker
Jun 9, at 8:01am ET
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the breakdown
- 2027 Audi Q7 arrives with US-spec adaptive Digital Matrix LED headlights and advanced lighting tech throughout.
- The redesigned cabin features higher-end materials, smarter tech, and available six- or seven-passenger seating.
- Twin-turbo V6 and V8 powertrains deliver up to 591 horsepower and a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time.
The Audi Q7 arrived here in the States back in 2007. The luxury SUV served the four-ring fanbase well with strong sales across its lifecycle. Audi updated the Q7 back in 2016, with more modern styling, fresh powertrains, and new tech. Sales of the second-gen Q7 climbed even higher.
We can prepare for more of the same, then, with the new third-generation Audi Q7.
The 2027 Audi Q7 features a pair of potent powertrain options, tremendous tech inside and out, and the best interior work the brand has delivered to date. The Q7, as well as the more powerful SQ7, are here to level up Audi’s SUV lineup.
2027 Audi Q7
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Adaptive Lights For The US
Up front, the Q7 features Digital Matrix LED headlights with adaptive driving beam capability. This Q7 marks the first time we get such tech here in the States, and Audi had to reinvent its own smart lighting tech to make it work. You can basically run your vehicle with the high beams always ready to go, while the Q7 figures out how, when, and where to apply them.
Your forward visibility improves while the system also reduces glare for oncoming motorists. It’s truly a win-win nighttime driving experience.
Photos by: Audi
Photos by: Audi
Out back, the taillights can be set to display one of eight digital signatures. Meanwhile, the turn signals actually project a pattern on the ground when you activate your blinker. It seems a bit silly, but adding clearer signals for directional changes is a good thing.
Audi’s design team did strong work across the totality of the Q7’s 118.0-inch wheelbase. We’re finally reaching an era with less creasework being smashed into the bodies of too many vehicles. But the news for this latest Q7 arrives with the lights—front, rear, and even the side markers all featuring ingenious illumination technology.
Elevated Interior Experience
Audi will offer the Q7 with a choice between a six or seven-passenger setup. Basically, you either get a bench or captain’s chairs in that second row. Opt for the captain’s chairs, which mirror the comfort of the front row thrones, and your Q7 becomes a rolling cabin of comfort. The seats are excellent, both properly bolstered and plush.
There’s an excellent lack of piano black trim to be found. Instead, Audi opts for more premium inlays and open-pore woods. That one touch helps elevate the overall feeling of luxury inside the Q7.
Photos by: Audi
Photos by: Audi
On the tech front, however, my favorite touch has to be the pair of Qi wireless chargers that actually work. They utilize MagSafe tech so your phone stays connected to the power source; they’re raised so your camera bump has space, and the chargers are also cooled.
Speaking of cool, you’ll either love or hate the panoramic sunroof, which can be upgraded to feature personalized ambient lighting. If you don’t care for the light show, I think you’ll at least appreciate the Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal layer, which lets you choose between an opaque and a transparent view across nine segments of the glass.