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That’s more than half a Tata Nano!

International news websites are reporting about a possible platform switch and a rigorous diet program for India’ most loved premium SUV, the Audi Q7.

Click HERE the read more about the next generation Q7
Click HERE the read more about the next generation Q7
Click HERE the read more about the next generation Q7
Click HERE the read more about the next generation Q7

The 4.2-liter TDI makes the Q7 the most powerful SUV in India

Audi has finally introduced the 4.2 TDI engine on the Q7 in India. The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and achieve a top speed of 240 km/hr while still having a fuel efficient engine which consumes 9.9 liters/100km.

The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI will be available at a price of Rs. 58,68,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai) from April 2010.

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If you cannot see the slideshow above, you can view the images directly at the New Audi Q7 Image Gallery

Launch Location: The Grand, New Delhi

Representatives at the function: Benoit Tiers (MD Audi India) and Raghav Chandra (MD Audi Delhi)

New Features on the 2010 Audi Q7: New 40 Gb MMI, New Carpets, New door fabrics, Kinetic Energy Regenerative system, New Alloys 18″ now instead of 17″ earlier, New Chrome Grill and LED’s in front & rear, more sporty bumpers, slightly better FE because of energy saving LED’s and Kinetic energy system.

Launch Price (ex-showroom Mumbai): 53.40 INR (3.0 TDI), 55.20 INR (3.6 FSI) – Homologated
42,696 EUR (4.2 FSI) – Non Homologated

Price Difference to last model:- Rs. 1,10000

Another launch function highlight: Announcement of the biggest premium showroom in India (Delhi), 15 cars at display at a time, workshop with aluminium repair works, possible opening 2nd quarter of 2010.

Q7s Sold Last year: 350 vehicles

Expected target this year: 450 – 500 units

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Regular reader of Indian Autos Blog Harsha, had visited the Hyderbad International Auto Show, an annual event organized by Vista entertainments in association with HICC, Hyderabad today morning. He brought back some images and here, he explains the appealing portions of the show.

The show was held at the HICC (Hyderabad international convention centre). A total of twenty two bike and car manufacturers displayed their range and a total of over 100 cars and bikes were brought under one roof.

From electric bikes to Hayabusas, and Altos to Audis, the show thrilled auto enthusiasts here in Hyderabad.

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Up to this point, the 2013 Audi Q7 existed in our imagination, and one person decided to represent it as a drawing.

The future Audi Q7 sizzles with inspiration from the existing model, gets LED indicator lamps placed on its bumper, shorter and more sharp-edged headlamps like on the latest Skoda Superb. The trademark Audi grille has evolved into a hexagon (would the 2020 Audi Q7 be a decagon then?)

The illustration brings out two vital differences – smaller windows and the abundant, excess fat.

There is no telling how a future Audi would look like but from the spyshots and concepts like the Q3 crossover, we can get gather a few hints to determine how the future Audi roster would eventually turn out to look like.

Exactly a week ago, the 2010 Audi Q7 crossover made its global debut at the Shanghai Motor Show. We weren’t there live to cover it like our good friend Ashley from chinacartimes did.

The 2010 Audi Q7′s features have been discussed thoroughly in a previous story, but here’s the crux of it-

The 2010 Audi Q7′s changes on the outside are minimal-

redesigned grille and bumpers, LED indicators and daytime running lights, four new paint colors and new 18-inch alloys.

Under the hood, buyers will be offered three different options-

Gasoline side, there’s a 3.6-liter V6 with 280hp with 14mpg city and 20 mpg highway, and a 4.2-liter V8 giving 350hp manages 13 city/18 highway range.

The best of the lot is the new TDI clean diesel motor: the 3.0-liter V6 generates 225hp, and it beats both gas engines in fuel economy, getting 17mpg city/25mpg on the highway.

Do you remember the Audi Q7 that was spied with new bumpers and headlamps earlier in the month? Audi has officially announced the 2010 Audi Q7 today, and the press release in our inbox, proved a lot more than wheels and bumpers are new.