India will witness the launch of more than three new cars. Their expected launch date and price are as follows: the newest incoming electric vehicle is the Mahindra XEV 9e, and the Audi Q7 facelift is for the much-awaited incoming luxury vehicle.
Audi Q7 Facelift:
Audi will roll out the updated Q7 across the country on November 28. The three-row luxury SUV’s brand-new design was accompanied by a new list of features during its initial launch earlier this year. Audi now manufactures the new Q7 at its local India plant, and bookings are currently open at Rs. 2 lakh.
Exterior and interior design of the Q7 facelift:
- Other new design upgrades on the 2024 Q7 will be a wider new grille, extra coloration options, and LED headlamps featuring four distinctive light signatures.
- There will also be entirely new shapes for alloy wheels of different sizes.
- Only Saiga Beige and Cedar Brown interior themes would see a significant change.
- The available automotive colors include Sakhir Gold, Mythos Black, Waitomo Blue, Samurai Grey, and Glacier White.
Q7 facelift Engine & specifications:
- The updated Audi Q7 will have a single engine option, namely a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-petrol.
- Rated outputs are 340 hp and 500 Nm.
- The Quattro all-wheel drivetrain technology shifts power to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Q7 Facelift Convenience and Technology:
- The updated digital instrument cluster, which the manufacturer calls the Virtual Cockpit, will now make its way into the facelifted Audi Q7.
- The infotainment system will also receive a boost, with support for third-party music streaming apps like Spotify and Amazon Music.
Q7 facelift Safety
- Expected specs include a speed alert system, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, six airbags, and a seatbelt reminder system.
- Other specs include lane change assistance, park assist, traction control, ESP, and a reverse parking camera.
Audi New Q5 third generation:
The all-new 2025 Q5 Third Generation, when launched in India in June 2025, is expected to be in the bracket of Rs. 65.00-73.00 lakh.
Which variations will it receive?
The Q5 might be offered in Premium Plus and Technology trims from Audi.
What features will the upcoming Audi Q5 offer?
- Exterior
It gets a front end, combined tail lamps, bigger alloy wheels, and more pronounced lines on the sides to give it a real muscular look; otherwise, it looks very similar to the outgoing car.
- Interior
There’s a dual digital display on a restyled Audi steering wheel, a driver-oriented center console, and only a partial covering of leatherette upholstery for the cabin. Audi also updated the buttons on the center console and the window switches.
What will the model’s characteristics, performance, and powerplant be?
The India-spec next-generation Audi Q5 will feature a 2.0-liter TSI petrol engine with 200 hp and 340 Nm, Quattro AWD, and a seven-speed DCT. Also specific to all variants will be the 48V mild hybrid system.
Is it safe to drive an Audi Q5? Which competitors will the Audi Q5 face?
The new Audi Q5 is waiting to be crash-tested and validated by GNCAP. The Q5 will battle it out with the Volvo XC60, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and the BMW X3.
Audi Q6 e-tron:
The SUV variant will be available in India in March 2025, with a price tag ranging between Rs 1.00 crore and Rs 1.10 crore.
Which versions will be available for the Audi Q6 e-tron?
These may include only high-spec versions of the Q6 e-tron.
What capabilities will the Audi Q6 e-tron offer?
Beginning from the matrix LED headlights, OLED taillights, and a curved dashboard screen—a veritable smorgasbord of what appears to be an e-tailored automobile entering the next generation—up to a further dash screen for the front passenger, a four-spoke steering wheel, a three-tone interior theme, a cordless phone charger, and four front-row USB charging units.
What will the Audi Q6 e-tron’s specifications be, including its battery pack and powertrain?
It is equipped with a battery pack of 100 kWh and coupled with two electric motors. Oliva assures that the range will extend up to 625 kilometers. Trains from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a 270kW HPC can recharge the battery from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes.
Is it safe to drive an Audi Q6 e-tron? Which competitors will the Audi Q6 e-tron face?
The Q6 e-tron has not yet been tested by any NCAP authority. The Q6 e-tron has basically no direct rival as yet in India.
Audi A3 2024:
The new Audi A3 2024 is a five-seater sedan expected to be released in India on December 16, 2024, at an ex-showroom price of Rs 35.00 lakh. The revised version from Audios will now cost Rs 5.79 lakh more, as against Rs 29.20 lakh for its predecessor.
Engine and Transmission:
Engine Displacement | 1998 CC |
Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
Transmission | Automatic |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
Regenerative Braking | Not Available |
Mild Hybrid | Not Available |
Charging
Fast Charging | Not Available |
Performance and Fuel Economy
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity | 5 |
Audi A5:
The Audi A5 sedan will reportedly make its way into India in March 2025 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 50.00 lakh.
Features
- The interior of the Audi A5 is full to bursting with luxurious accouterments, including a 14.5-inch touchscreen entertainment screen and an optional 10.9-inch display for passengers. Also on board is a standard 11.9-inch digital driver’s display with a driver-positioned curve display in the dashboard.
- The standard head-up display can be configured for control of various vehicle functions.
- Other features include wireless phone charging, multi-zone automatic climate control, and a panoramic sunroof (for Indian models), with front seats that have the memory-function feature, a motorized tailgate, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone compatibility.
Engine:
- Three different engine options are available for the A5 models abroad. The new A5 features a 2-liter TFSI turbocharged petrol engine that either produces 150 PS or is tuned to deliver 204 PS. Both the all-wheel and front-wheel drive variants are known for the A5.
- The TDI turbo diesel engine has 204 PS and 400 Nm of torque. An additional feature is the introduction of a mild hybrid system at 48 volts into the turbodiesel for emissions reduction that makes available an extra 24 PS.
- A more powerful S5 model line features a 3-liter V6 TFSI turbo-petrol engine, combined with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 367 PS. The car is equipped with several safety technologies, such as a 360-degree surround-view camera, Electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, Multiple airbags, Front and rear parking sensors, and ADAS technology
Rivals:
The Audi A5 competes with 2 entrants into the mid-length luxury sedan bracket, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the BMW 3-Series LWB.
The entire A4 lineup is replaced by this Audi A5 line and will be available in the global marketplace. The A5, based on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, features an extended wheelbase while boasting a mild hybrid drivetrain. The A5 model line will reflect the refined exteriors and interiors, coupled with numerous other features.
Audi A2:
At present, this Audi A2 is sold with a diesel engine. It comes with manual transmission only. The A2 car states a mileage of 11k in a liter. The curb weight of A2 stands at 1030 kilograms.
Engine and Transmission
Transmission | Manual |
Valves Per Cylinder | Not Available |
Kerb Weight | 1030 Kg |
Performance and Fuel Economy
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Fuel Capacity | Not Known |
Mileage (City) | 11 Kmpl |
Mileage (ARAI) | 15 Kmpl |
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, and Tyres
Steering Type | Power |
Tyre Size | 175/60 R15 |
Alloy Wheel Size | 15 |
Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial |
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity | 4 |
Doors | 5 |