While the Audi Q7 is one of the older products in Audi’s current lineup, it has gotten quite a bit of love over the past few years. In 2024: more standard features. In 2025: refreshed looks. And now, for 2026, the Q7 gets more standard features again! So, is this Q7 a timeless luxury three row you should consider?? This article is an in-depth dive into the 2026 Audi Q7 model. Be sure to watch the video below for a detailed visual look!

What’s New for 2026?

  • New Complimentary Maintenance (3yr/30k)
  • Premium adds available Convenience Plus Package: Wheels, 4-way lumbar passenger, Gray Audi Rings, B&O Premium Audio, Dark trim and exhausts, Interior LED light upgrade, Heated Wheel, and 360 Camera
  • Premium Plus adds as standard – Dual pane Glass for side windows, ventilated front seats, passenger 4-way lumbar, four zone climate, heated rear seats, soft close doors, rear window shades
  • Prestige adds standard All-Wheel Steering
  • New Prestige Sport Package: Wheels upgrade, adaptive air suspension, dark Audi rings and trim, Red brake calipers, Dark exhaust tips, Valcona leather with extended leather, Carbon twill matte inlays, Crimson Red interior stitching and seat belts, Sport seats with ventilation and massage, Stainless steel pedal caps

Trims and Pricing

MSRP:

Premium 45: $62,000

Premium Plus 45: $65,800

Prestige 55: $76,500

Audi does make you pay more for the updates this year, but only around $1,500 or so on lower trims.

Air ball and slam dunk

Slam Dunk: The Q7’s interior is aging well compared to new Audi products

Air Ball: The interior practicality is need of some big upgrades

Q7 Front
Q7 Grille
Q7 Side
Q7 Rear
Q7 Interior

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the videos linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Q7 doesn’t get any major changes for 2026, except for the new Prestige Sport package. This option makes the Q7 look like an SQ7, but without the price tag or less efficient V8.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard LEDs | Available Matrix LEDs or Laser Lights

LED Fog Lamps

Not Available

Wheels

19-21-inch alloys depending on trim

Mirrors

Standard heated, BSM, Power folding | Premium Plus: Auto-dimming

LED Taillights

Standard LED

Exposed Exhaust

Added back for 2026

Towing Capacity

45: 4,400 lbs | 55: 7,700 lbs

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard on all Q7 Models

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control

Lane Keep Assist

 

When it comes to the Interior, the Q7 will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior

Remote Start

Through the Audi App

Smart Entry

Standard

Soft Close Doors

Premium Plus+

Seat Materials

Real Leather or Valcona Leather

Seat Adjustment

Standard: 12-way power | Luxury Package: 18-way Power | Memory: Standard

Push Button Start

Standard

Gauge Cluster

Standard: 12.3-in full digital cockpit

Head-up Display

Prestige

Steering Wheel

Power Standard | Heating Available

Wireless Charging

Premium Plus and above

360 Degree Camera

Premium Plus and above | Remote Park Assist on all 55 models

Ambient Lighting

Premium Plus+

3-Zone Climate Controls

Standard | 4-zone on Premium Plus+

Seat Climate

Heated Seats: Standard | Ventilated Seats: Premium Plus+ | Massaging: Luxury Package

Audio System

Premium Plus/Prestige: 19-Speaker Bang and Olufsen | Optional: 23-speaker Bang and Olufsen 3D Audio

Screen

Standard: 10.1-inch Primary Display and 8.6-inch Secondary Display

Rearview Mirror

Standard: Auto-dimming

Moonroof

Standard Panoramic Roof

 

The rear of the Q7 is also well-equipped but is still lacking compared to X7 and GLS.

Rear Amenities

Captain’s Chairs

None, bench seating only

Heated Rear Seats

Standard on Premium Plus+

Sunshades

Premium Plus+

Tailgate

Hands-Free Power

 

For in depth details on the 2026 Q7, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

The 2026 Audi Q7 still offers two powertrain options, dubbed 45 and 55. The 55 will be the most popular and refined of the two offerings:

  • TFSI 45: 2.0T I-4 | 261 hp | 273 lb.ft
  • TFSI 55: 3.0T V-6 w/ Mild Hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb.ft
  • Prestige comes std with the 55

Both will come standard with Quattro AWD and 8-Speed Automatic transmissions. Rear Steering is now standard on the Prestige, in addition to an adaptive air suspension.

The fuel economy for each model is as currently listed below:

45: 19/26/22 MPG

55: 18/23/20 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the 2026 Audi Q7 helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Q7, please watch our videos below! What do you think of the 2026 Audi Q7? Let us know in the comments!