Verdict
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is the stronger new-versus-outgoing choice at RM462,272, undercutting the Audi Q7 4L Facelift’s RM538,900 by RM76,628. Its 333 hp and 500 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time from 7.9 to 5.6 seconds, while eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control make a material difference for Malaysian family use. The older 4L is slightly roomier on paper, with a 100-litre tank and 775-litre boot, and its four-year/120,000-km warranty is longer.
Pick the Audi Q7 4L Facelift if you prioritise the 100-litre fuel tank, marginally larger cabin dimensions and four-year/120,000-km warranty.
Pick the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 if you want far stronger performance, more active safety equipment and a RM76,628 lower listed price.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 4L Facelift RM538,900; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 RM462,272.
- Power and torque: 4L has 272 hp and 400 Nm; 4M Facelift 2 has 333 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: 4L takes 7.9 seconds; 4M Facelift 2 takes 5.6 seconds.
- Fuel tank and boot: 4L has a 100-litre tank and 775-litre boot; 4M Facelift 2 has an 85-litre tank and 770-litre boot.
- Safety: 4L has six airbags; 4M Facelift 2 has eight airbags plus autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Warranty: 4L gets four years/120,000 km; 4M Facelift 2 gets two years with unlimited mileage.
4L Facelift
- 100-litre fuel tank
- 775-litre boot space
- Four-year/120,000-km warranty
- RM76,628 higher listed price
- 272 hp and 400 Nm versus 333 hp and 500 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control
4M Facelift 2
- 333 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Eight airbags, autonomous braking and surround-view camera
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and 22-inch alloys
- 85-litre fuel tank versus 100 litres
- 770-litre boot versus 775 litres
- Two-year warranty versus four years/120,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM538,900 | RM462,272✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 272 hp at 4,750 rpm | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Audi AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 249 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,089 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,983 mm | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1,737 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,994 mm |
| Weight | 2,220 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 775 litres✓ | 770 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Slovakia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 4 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | MMI Navigation, 6 DVD changer, MP3 player with Bose Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, front and rear | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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4L Facelift vs 4M Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 4L Facelift or Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 better?
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is better for most buyers. It is quicker by 2.3 seconds to 100 km/h, has 61 hp and 100 Nm more, adds active safety systems and costs less at the listed price.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 4L Facelift is RM76,628 more expensive than the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 at their listed prices.
Which Q7 has the better safety equipment?
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 does. It has eight airbags versus six, plus autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
