Audi has finally pulled the covers off the third-generation 2027 Q7, giving its midsize three-row luxury SUV the major overhaul it has needed for years. After a long run for the previous generation, the new Q7 arrives with a boxier design, more advanced lighting technology, a richer cabin, stronger engines, and a high-performance SQ7 variant aimed directly at rivals like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE.
The new Q7 keeps nearly the same footprint as before, with a wheelbase of about 118 inches and an overall length close to 199 inches. The biggest visual change comes from its taller, more upright body and flatter roofline, which gives the SUV a stronger road presence while improving rear-seat headroom. Wheel options range from 20 to 22 inches on the Q7, while the SQ7 can be equipped with wheels up to 23 inches.
One of the biggest updates is Audi’s Digital Matrix LED headlights, now available in the U.S. These adaptive lights can keep the high beams active while automatically reducing glare for oncoming drivers. Audi also added customizable OLED taillights, illuminated grille elements, and new turn signals that project directional arrows onto the ground to better alert pedestrians and cyclists.
Inside, the Q7 moves further upmarket with improved materials, less piano-black trim, and a more luxurious overall feel. Buyers can choose between a seven-seat layout with a second-row bench or, for the first time in the Q7, a six-seat configuration with captain’s chairs. Cargo space is also generous, offering around 15 cubic feet behind the third row, 44 cubic feet behind the second row, and 78 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
Technology plays a major role in the cabin. The dashboard features Audi’s latest curved OLED display setup, with a digital instrument cluster, central infotainment screen, and standard passenger display. Other highlights include dual magnetized wireless phone chargers, an available head-up display, a built-in dashcam on higher trims, and an optional Bang & Olufsen 4D audio system with 22 speakers and seat exciters. A panoramic glass roof can also be dimmed in sections and upgraded with ambient lighting.
Audi has also given the Q7 a major power boost. The old base four-cylinder is gone, replaced by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 producing 429 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard Quattro all-wheel drive, the Q7 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a claimed 4.8 seconds.
The U.S.-market SQ7 raises the stakes with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Audi says it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, making it one of the quickest SUVs in its class. Both the Q7 and SQ7 can tow up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped.
The SQ7 also benefits from standard adaptive air suspension, with an optional sport version that lowers the ride height by 1.2 inches. The regular Q7 can be equipped with adaptive air suspension as well, while four-wheel steering remains available to improve maneuverability.
Production will continue at Audi’s Bratislava plant in Slovakia, where the Q7 has been built since the first generation. The 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7 are expected to reach U.S. dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026. Pricing has not yet been announced, but it will be revealed closer to launch.
