Gear up, Audi fans! The highly-anticipated Audi Q7 is finally making its way to Malaysia, and here’s the big news—it’s going to be a locally assembled (CKD) model! That’s right, PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) and Volkswagen Passenger Car Malaysia (VPCM) confirmed the exciting update during a media event today. And guess what? This makes the Q7 the first-ever locally assembled Audi in Southeast Asia. Welcome to the CKD club, Audi—took you long enough!
Pekan, Pahang – Home of the Malaysian Q7
This beast of an SUV will roll out from Audi’s production plant in Pekan, Pahang, marking a historic moment for the brand in the region. But the big question—what does the Q7 CKD bring to the table for Malaysian car enthusiasts?
Subtle Tweaks, Same Premium Vibes
While this is the second facelift of the second-generation Q7, Audi didn’t go too wild with the changes. However, it still sports a refreshed, sharper exterior with sleek body lines, LED headlights, and those stunning OLED taillights.
Inside, things stay familiar, with the biggest upgrade being the infotainment system—now running the latest MIB 3 ‘modular infotainment toolkit’. The digital instrument cluster, aka Audi’s ‘Virtual Cockpit Display,’ has also been updated with enhanced safety messages and visuals, including lane change warnings, distance alerts, and even traffic light info. Fancy!
Variants & Performance – Which One Will Malaysia Get?
Audi is bringing some serious powertrain options to the Q7 lineup. Here’s what’s under the hood:
- 3.0L Turbocharged V6 (TFSI quattro) – 304 hp, 500 Nm torque.
- 4.0L Turbocharged V8 (SQ7) – 507 hp, 700 Nm torque (an absolute beast!).
- 3.0L Turbodiesel V6 (45 TDI quattro) – 231 hp, 500 Nm torque.
- 3.0L Turbodiesel V6 (50 TDI quattro) – 286 hp, 600 Nm torque.
To top it off, all variants come with a 48V mild-hybrid system, allowing the SUV to coast at speeds between 55-160 km/h for up to 40 seconds without the engine running—talk about efficiency with a punch!
Plus, quattro permanent all-wheel drive (AWD) and an eight-speed tiptronic automatic gearbox come standard across the range.
What About the Malaysian-Spec Q7?
Now, here’s where things get a little mysterious. Audi hasn’t revealed which variant(s) Malaysia will be getting, so we’ll just have to wait and see. The same goes for the pricing—no official figures just yet. But hey, at least we know it’s coming, and that’s something to celebrate!
Final Thoughts – A Long-Awaited Arrival
It’s about time Audi hopped on the CKD bandwagon, and we’re here for it! With the Q7 joining the mix, Malaysian Audi enthusiasts have something big to look forward to. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launch—this one’s going to be exciting!
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