2027 Audi Q7 vs. 2026 Audi Q7: What's New

Engine: 2.9L twin-turbo V6Horsepower: 429 hpTorque: 442 lb-ft0–60 mph: 4.8 secMax towing: 7,700 lbSeating: 6 or 7 (three rows)Max cargo: 78.1 cu ftDriver display: 11.9-in virtual cockpitCenter touchscreen: 14.5-in curved MMIPassenger display: 12.3-in, standardHeadlights: Digital Matrix LED, ~25,600 micro-LEDs (available)Taillights: Second-generation OLED, 436 segments (available)Air suspension: Adaptive air suspension (available)All-wheel drive: quattro® standard, limited-slip center differentialWheels: Up to 22-in

2026 figures for the Q7 55 TFSI quattro® per Audi of America and manufacturer data; 2027 figures per Audi USA. Horsepower, torque, acceleration and towing are manufacturer estimates. See Dealer Price on each listing.

The 2026 Q7 was a refreshed version of the second-generation body that debuted for 2017. The 2027 car is a clean-sheet third generation on a new platform: wider track, more muscular surfacing, a taller textured Singleframe grille, a full-width rear light strip and wheels up to 22 inches. Overall size stays in the same footprint, so it still parks where a 2026 did.

Both generations offer Matrix-style headlights, but they are not the same thing. The 2026 Q7 used HD Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi laser light (Vision package). The 2027 Q7 moves to Digital Matrix LED with roughly 25,600 micro-LEDs per headlight, which can mask individual vehicles out of the high beam and project lane markings onto the road. At the rear, second-generation OLED taillights with 436 segments offer selectable light signatures.

The 2026 Q7 cabin used two stacked MMI touchscreens (10.1 and 8.6 inches) and a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit. The 2027 cabin replaces them with a single curved panoramic display: an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen, plus a standard 12.3-inch passenger display. Audi Assistant voice control, an available head-up display and available Bang & Olufsen 4D sound with headrest speakers round out the upgrade.

Both are three-row SUVs. The 2026 Q7 seated seven with 14.2 cu ft behind the third row and 69.6 cu ft maximum. The 2027 Q7 offers six- or seven-seat layouts, with power-adjustable seating in all three rows, and maximum cargo grows to 78.1 cu ft. If you regularly use the third row and the cargo area at the same time, the 2027 is the more livable of the two.

The 2026 Q7 already included Audi pre sense front and offered adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance. The 2027 Q7 keeps those and adds park assist pro with remote parking, plus an updated sensor set that supports the new lighting and assistance features. For day-to-day highway driving the two feel similar; the 2027 pulls ahead in tight parking.

If you want the latest Q7, the 2027 is a clear step up in power, cabin and lighting, and it is in stock at Audi Sewickley with Dealer Price on every unit. If the 2026 cabin and 335-HP V6 already do everything you need, a pre-owned 2026 Q7 can save real money on what was, until a few months ago, the current car. Either way, drive both here before you decide.

The 2027 Q7 is a full redesign on a new platform. The headline changes are a 429-HP twin-turbo V6 (up from 335 HP), a 4.8-second 0–60 time (down from 5.6), a curved panoramic display with a standard passenger screen, available Digital Matrix LED headlights, second-generation OLED taillights, six- or seven-seat layouts and 78.1 cu ft of maximum cargo space.

It is wider and more muscular, with more cargo room (78.1 cu ft maximum versus 69.6), but it keeps a similar overall footprint, so it fits the same garages and parking spaces as the 2026 Q7.

Yes. The 2027 Q7 offers six- or seven-passenger three-row seating. The 2026 Q7 seated seven as standard.

Our new 2026 Q7s have sold out. Pre-owned and Audi Certified pre-owned 2026 Q7s are listed on our pre-owned Q7 and SQ7 page, and the 2027 Q7 and SQ7 are in stock now with Dealer Price on every unit.

Yes. The 2027 Q7 and SQ7 are in stock at Audi Sewickley, minutes from Pittsburgh, Wexford and Cranberry Township. See every unit on our 2027 Q7, SQ7, Q9 and SQ9 inventory page or call 412-324-2509 to schedule a test drive.