sbarlas

So there's a lot of talk going on about the new Q7 shape and what improvements it will have.

I read this article and thought I would share.
Looks like weight is a big issue here and the stats are that the new model will be 700 pounds lighter than it's predecessor.
Looks like much of this is due to to the switch from the current off-road-oriented platform to the new MLB (modular-longitudinal base) architecture.

Here's a rendered image of what to possibly expect :





Here's the original article :

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-detailed-news

iconoclast

majority of the frame and body will be aluminum. it will shed 300kg lighter because of it. if you want to imagine what it would look like look at the current a6 avant and raise it up 3" give it a proportionally larger single frame grille.

arkbbq

This is an August 2013 article - old news, not exactly hot off the presses. Latest I've seen is the video of the camo Q7 at Nurburgring. Is there any newer info around?

-thanks/ark

iconoclast

most recent that i saw:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news-g-...3320.html#sjmp

sbarlas

Saw that too. Looks like they will change the headlight LED design to bring it in line with the other models as a thin continuous line design. No sign of the MATRIX lighting. Looks like that will be exclusive to the A8 for a while at least.

iconoclast

Matrix is not legal in US... (Yet?)

iconoclast

IMO this rendering is close to what i was referring to about Q7 being an obese A6 Avant:

arkbbq

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Bklyn_Quattro

The new Q7 will have a sideways "Y" LED pattern. Iconoclast, i hope it doesn't have those fender flares; makes it look like a Toyota Highlander...