Audi reveals new Q7 petrol hybrid

After revealing the new  plug-in diesel-electric Q7 e-tronAudi Q7 e-tron quattroGermany, 2015 > present at this year's Geneva Motor Show, AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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is adding a new hybrid version to its range developed specifically for Asian markets. The new  Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro will be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show.

The new  petrol-electric system will debut first on the Q7Audi Q7 Gen.2Germany, 2015 > present8 versions
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model range, but will then be introduced in other models such as next year's all-new A4Audi A4Germany, 1994 > present5 series
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The Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro combines the widely-used turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct-injection petrol engine, with 252hp and 370Nm of torque, with a 94kW and 350Nm electric motor mounted within the housing of the SUV's  standard eight-speed automatic gearbox. Together the two engines provide a combined output of  367hp and 700Nm of torque.

Thanks to this four-wheel drive system, the Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro can accelerate from a standing position to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 220km/h. According to China's measuring procedures, the new hybrid Q7 has a combined consumption of 2.5l/100km, with 60g/km of CO2 emissions.

The 17.3kWh lithium ion battery mounted underneath the luggage compartment has enough power to supply 53km of driving on electricity alone. The total hybrid range is 1,020 kilometers.

Equipped with phase charging technology, the battery of Audi's new petrol-electric hybrid 7.2kW can be recharged in 2.5 hours.