Audi Launches Third-Generation Q7 SUV in Israel Starting at 690,000 Shekels

Champion Motors, the official importer of Audi in Israel, has begun marketing the third generation of the Audi Q7 large SUV. The new Q7, unveiled two months ago, arrives in Israel exclusively with a powerful 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine and two trim levels. Gasoline versions, including the 429-horsepower V6 and the sporty 591-horsepower SQ7 V8, are currently unavailable in Israel but are offered in the US market. Plug-in hybrid variants may be introduced locally in the future.

The Q7 is built on Audi's Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and maintains similar dimensions to its predecessor, measuring 5.06 meters in length, 2.01 meters in width, and 1.81 meters in height, with a 2.99-meter wheelbase. The cargo capacity ranges from 210 liters with all seats up to 1,980 liters with all rear seats folded.

The diesel engine delivers 299 horsepower and 64.2 kgm of torque at 1,750 rpm, powering all wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h. In Europe, a mild-hybrid version with lower output is available.

Two trim levels are offered in Israel. The base model includes a digital curved cockpit with an 11.9-inch instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch multimedia screen, a 12.3-inch passenger display, ventilated wireless charging pads, 3D surround cameras, heated and ventilated electric front seats with memory, four-zone climate control, acoustic windows, vacuum door seals, matrix LED headlights, OLED rear lights, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and 20-inch wheels.

The "Ultimate" package adds electric door open/close, a head-up display, Nappa leather upholstery, upgraded seats with massage and ambient lighting, digital matrix headlights projecting turn signals on the road, a 23-speaker upgraded sound system, and 21-inch wheels. Both trims feature air suspension, rear-wheel steering, automatic parking with memory, and a comprehensive safety system rated 8 out of 8 by the Israeli Ministry of Transportation.

Pricing starts at 690,000 shekels for the base diesel Q7, while the Ultimate package costs 741,000 shekels. Deliveries are expected in the first quarter of 2027.