arkbbq

Haha, thanks allenrbeck, you just can't make this stuff up!!! The link article concludes with this statement about the yet again Q7 redesign: =>They are working to take some of the aggressiveness out of the vehicle, which, according to an insider, “catered mainly to Russian tastes.”<=

Au contraire, Audi is undeniably wedded to Russian tastes - witness the matryoshka (Russian nesting doll) school of design exhibited by the current A8 - A6 - A4 and Q7 - Q5 - Q3. Even so, the article indicates that Audi is continuing its efforts in an inexorable drive toward blandness for the new Q7. Based on the demonstrated rate of progress and level of confusion, I boldly predict that the new Q7 will appear by 2022 at the latest.

-ark

Tiggaman

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...-will-be-built

"Audi will also launch the replacement for the Q7 SUV later this year – refuting recent claims that it had been delayed – as well as a much-upgraded version of the A8, which is timed to take on the new Mercedes S-class. The new A8, Audi said, would incorporate “piloted driving” technology, which will allow the car to drive itself in lower speed “stop-go” driving situations."

Not sure if this holds much weight, but only time will tell!

Qaudi

The Q7 is very well liked by the self made millionaires in China too. It has a higher status symbol than owning the A8L, which is often a government executive's official vehicle.