Audi buyers, rejoice! The German luxury car-maker has announced pricing and equipment changes for nearly all of its 2009 models for North America including Audi Q7. Absent from the list, for now, is the Q7 3.0 TDI with 50-state legal clean diesel engine and the Q5. The Q5 and Q7 are expected in the first quarter of 2009.
"Our goal is to be the most respected premium car manufacturer by 2015, and we are well on our way," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, Inc. "Our continued dialogue between customers, dealers, and our stakeholders in Germany continues to bear fruit with our business results."
Will Audi dethrone its German brethren as the luxury leader in less than 10 years? That's anyone's guess at this point, but on the other hand, prices are up anywhere from $400 to $4000 over 2008 on all models. Take a look at the prices and new options below and let us know what you think.
Audi Q7
(2008 Starting Price: $42,500) |
| MSRP | 3.6 | PREMIUM | PREMIUM PLUS | PRESTIGE |
| Q7 3.6 5-seat | $43,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Q7 3.6 | N/A | $46,900 | $50,150 | $52,800 |
| Q7 4.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $59,220 |
-- Equipment changes on 3.6 Premium result in lower base price and improved value by nearly $1,000.
Standard Equipment Changes
-- 3.6 model adds Audi Premium Sound System, SIRIUS satellite radio, Trip computer, and telescoping front sun visors over MY08 -- 3.6 Premium model adds telescoping front sun visors, while front parking sensors and rearview camera was moved to Premium Plus model (rear parking sensors remain standard)
-- 4.2 Prestige model adds Audi side assist and voice recognition, while Audi adaptive light was discontinued
-- 4.2 V8 receives ULEV rating, and improved fuel economy (+1MPG)
Optional Equipment Changes
-- MMI Advanced now available on Audi Q7 3.6 five-passenger model
-- New 19" wheel available (replaces seven-arm design)
Source: Audi