Audi Q7, the complete evolution story | evo India GBNF special

Every generation of the Audi Q7 sold in India, from the iconic first-gen that Bollywood turned into a sensation, to the latest MLB-based Q7, is featured in this video. Editor Sirish Chandran relives his experiences with all generations of the Audi Q7 in this GBNF: Evolutions special, from driving the very first Q7 in Dubai to a road trips across the length and breath of India. The Audi Q7 shaped India’s luxury SUV market like no other. When it first arrived in 2006 at a price of ₹61 lakh, it instantly became the vehicle of choice for India’s biggest celebrities - from Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham to countless others. Generations Covered in This Video 1st Generation (2006 – early 2010s): Based on the platform shared with Cayenne & Touareg Nearly 5m long, 7-seater luxury SUV Engines included 4.2-litre V8 FSI, 3.0-litre V6 TDI and later the 4.2-litre V8 TDI Excellent dynamics thanks to quattro + Torsen diff Bollywood’s favourite luxury SUV LED DRLs introduced in facelift Even a V12 TDI existed globally: 499 bhp, 1000 Nm, 0-100 in 5.5 sec (but not sold in India due to carbon-ceramic brake concerns) 2nd Generation (2015 – now) Brand-new MLB platform (lighter by 325 kg) Dramatically improved ride and handling Interiors became benchmark for the segment Won multiple comparison tests (vs GLS, X5, XC90, and more) Adopted by a whole new wave of buyers including cricketers like Virat Kohli 2022 Update New single-frame grille, sharper matrix LED headlamps Updated 3-screen cabin layout 3.0-litre turbo-V6 petrol (335 bhp, 500 Nm) with 48V mild hybrid 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds Praised for exceptional refinement, comfort and road-trip ability Strong India comeback with bookings sold out for first quarter at launch price of ₹88 lakh Why the Q7 Matters The Q7 wasn’t just an SUV, it changed India’s perception of SUVs. It made large luxury SUVs aspirational, desirable, and prestigious. It became the reason many people upgraded from sedans to SUVs, influencing sales of the Q5, Q3 and even competitors across the market. #AudiQ7 #AudiQ7India #AudiIndia #LuxurySUV #Q7Generations #AudiQuattro #SUVReview #BollywoodCars #LuxuryCarsIndia #CarHistory #AutoReview Want more #ThrillOfDriving videos? Subscribe to the evo India channel: https://bit.ly/2VfzioP Read our stories here: https://evoindia.com/ Buy #EvoIndiamagazine here: www.evoindia.com/magazine Follow us on Instagram:   / evoindia   Find us on Facebook:   / evoindia   Follow us on Twitter:   / evoindia   Official merchandise on 100kmph: http://www.100kmph.com/evoindia