2014 Audi Q7

Oldmxnut · 04-21-2012, 04:47 AM

After a quick browse of a few of the reports floating around, the new version is sounding good. I like the twin turbo 4.0 V8 rumour. Add that to being 650 pounds skinnier, its performance should ensure that even a drop bear would leave a stain.

Jusforfun · 04-21-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldmxnut

even a drop bear would leave a stain.

OK so I figured out the Drop Bear interesting, never heard of it before (and yes it looks like a mean Koala)

but I dont think that expression travels. Are you running over it cos the car is so fast and even a drop bear couldnt get away?

Oldmxnut · 04-21-2012, 05:56 AM

.. wrong sort of drop bear. But you are on the right track, so here are some more clues

When the "official" drop bear attacks, he drops sliently and doesnt leave a trace from wence he come, but as he is a fat little bear, when he hits the ground, the sound he makes is a "plop"

now consider the above in the context of a bowel movement.

so if you were in a pub a little aways off the beaten track, and the road corragations had packed it all in over the last 1000k's... you would casually say to your mates as you rose from the table to vist the loo... "im off to let a few drop bears go"

Goodlivn · 04-21-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldmxnut

After a quick browse of a few of the reports floating around, the new version is sounding good. I like the twin turbo 4.0 V8 rumour. Add that to being 650 pounds skinnier, its performance should ensure that even a drop bear would leave a stain.

not sure where they will find 650lbs of fat to trim unless they drastically change the body style and look. personally i like the heavy manly look the Q7 has now. im not averse to any changes but if it looks anything like that slimmed down 2013 prototype pic that was floating around the board a few months ago, this will be my last Q7

K2audi · 04-21-2012, 06:36 AM

It really shouldn't be a problem. Weight has always been the Q7's achilles heel...they are going to move to the modified platform that the new Cayanne is on with lighter chassis components and lighter and stronger body stampings. They took 400 lbs. out of the last gen Cayenne.

Jusforfun · 04-22-2012, 07:12 AM

charming... so you are saying should be frighteningly quick.

Oldmxnut · 05-05-2012, 09:00 PM

Reading a recent reveiw on the S8 with the 4.0 Bi- turbo. It apparantely generates 520HP and 650NM. Given this sort of performance and the technology around dropping one of the banks for fuel efficency, does anyone think the V12 in the Q7 will continue to be part of the line up?

Further will we see a "S" version in the Q7 range?

arkbbq · 05-06-2012, 06:59 AM

Engine discussion from Automobile Mag's recent "Deep Dive" on Q product strategy:

"The Q8 will be derived from the 2014 Q7, but it won't adopt the lesser model's new four-cylinder base engine. Instead, we should expect to see two gas-powered V-6 engines delivering 230 and 300 hp, a 250-hp 3.0-liter V-6 TDI and a 400-hp 4.2-liter V-8 TDI, plus the S Q8 boasting the same 550-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 from the S6/S7/S8. In addition, spies are predicting two plug-in hybrids: one mated to a gas-powered four-cylinder TFSI unit, and the other paired with a V-6 TDI motor."

No mention of a V-12 or an S Q7. Also, even after shedding 800 lbs., it's hard to imagine the Q7 with a four-banger.

See link:

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...s_the_q_range/

-ark

Oldmxnut · 05-07-2012, 01:05 AM

Thanks for the link. I hadnt seen the article before. So from the sounds of it, we have to wait until 2016 for the Bi - Turbo.
It makes sense though and history is proof that the order is.., first... new shape, old engines... second... same shape, new engines.

ercstar · 05-16-2012, 01:11 PM

Id like to suggest the interior will follow a similar upgrade like the new A6...in terms of the instrument dial layout and MMI remaining same as current updated q7 models.

Also we should see the surround cameras coming soon too (i.e. additional camera on the front)...

04-21-2012, 06:36 AM	#5
K2audi AudiWorld Super User 2006 Audi allroad Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,483	It really shouldn't be a problem. Weight has always been the Q7's achilles heel...they are going to move to the modified platform that the new Cayanne is on with lighter chassis components and lighter and stronger body stampings. They took 400 lbs. out of the last gen Cayenne. __________________ 2006 allroad, 3.0 TDI, 45 mpg @ 70 mph and pulls like a freight train :-) "Gone but not Forgotten" 2007 Q7 4.2, Garnet Red - The 1st customers to do Audi European Delivery 12/11/2006 2006 S4 Avant, Sprint Blue, 6sp. Manual 2002 allroad "Olympic Edition" Sprint Blue 2.7T w/ tip 2006 A4 Avant, S-Line w/ DTM front bumper "Vorsprung durch Technik" "Any car that merely takes you from A to B does not go far enough." - August Horch

04-22-2012, 07:12 AM	#6
Jusforfun AudiWorld Super User 2007 Audi Q7 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland, Dublin Posts: 7,296	charming... so you are saying should be frighteningly quick. __________________ Q5 related Link to Q5 Spreadsheet Exterior pics Interiors Q7 related Link to Q7 Spreadsheet Exterior pics by color, model and rim size Interior pics A4 S4 Spreadsheet Link to Q3 spreadsheet

05-06-2012, 06:59 AM	#8
arkbbq AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 354	Engines and S's Engine discussion from Automobile Mag's recent "Deep Dive" on Q product strategy: "The Q8 will be derived from the 2014 Q7, but it won't adopt the lesser model's new four-cylinder base engine. Instead, we should expect to see two gas-powered V-6 engines delivering 230 and 300 hp, a 250-hp 3.0-liter V-6 TDI and a 400-hp 4.2-liter V-8 TDI, plus the S Q8 boasting the same 550-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 from the S6/S7/S8. In addition, spies are predicting two plug-in hybrids: one mated to a gas-powered four-cylinder TFSI unit, and the other paired with a V-6 TDI motor." No mention of a V-12 or an S Q7. Also, even after shedding 800 lbs., it's hard to imagine the Q7 with a four-banger. See link: http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...s_the_q_range/ -ark

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04-21-2012, 05:56 AM	#3
Oldmxnut Audiworld Junior Member 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 44	.. wrong sort of drop bear. But you are on the right track, so here are some more clues When the "official" drop bear attacks, he drops sliently and doesnt leave a trace from wence he come, but as he is a fat little bear, when he hits the ground, the sound he makes is a "plop" now consider the above in the context of a bowel movement. so if you were in a pub a little aways off the beaten track, and the road corragations had packed it all in over the last 1000k's... you would casually say to your mates as you rose from the table to vist the loo... "im off to let a few drop bears go"

05-05-2012, 09:00 PM	#7
Oldmxnut Audiworld Junior Member 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 44	Reading a recent reveiw on the S8 with the 4.0 Bi- turbo. It apparantely generates 520HP and 650NM. Given this sort of performance and the technology around dropping one of the banks for fuel efficency, does anyone think the V12 in the Q7 will continue to be part of the line up? Further will we see a "S" version in the Q7 range?

05-07-2012, 01:05 AM	#9
Oldmxnut Audiworld Junior Member 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 44	Thanks for the link. I hadnt seen the article before. So from the sounds of it, we have to wait until 2016 for the Bi - Turbo. It makes sense though and history is proof that the order is.., first... new shape, old engines... second... same shape, new engines.

05-16-2012, 01:11 PM	#10
ercstar Audiworld Junior Member 2010 Audi Q7 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 33	Id like to suggest the interior will follow a similar upgrade like the new A6...in terms of the instrument dial layout and MMI remaining same as current updated q7 models. Also we should see the surround cameras coming soon too (i.e. additional camera on the front)...