Verdict
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is the cleaner buy on numbers: it costs RM462,272 versus RM538,900, yet its 2,995 cc engine makes 333 hp and 500 Nm against 272 hp and 400 Nm. That cuts 0-100 km/h from 7.9 to 5.6 seconds, while road tax stays RM1,632. The older 4L counters with a slightly bigger body, 775 litres of boot space and a 100-litre tank, but safety and pace swing hard to the 4M.
Pick the Audi Q7 4L Facelift if you want the bigger shell, 775-litre boot, 100-litre tank and 4-year warranty, and can live with 272 hp and no AEB listed.
Pick the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 if lower listed price, much quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h pace, 8 airbags and AEB matter more than the 4L’s extra 5 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 4L Facelift RM538,900; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 RM462,272
- Output: Audi Q7 4L Facelift 272 hp/400 Nm; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 333 hp/500 Nm
- Performance: Audi Q7 4L Facelift 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s and 225 km/h; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 5.6 s and 250 km/h
- Size: Audi Q7 4L Facelift 5,089 x 1,983 x 1,737 mm; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 5,052 x 1,968 x 1,740 mm
- Practicality: Audi Q7 4L Facelift 775 L boot/100 L tank; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 770 L boot/85 L tank
- Safety and warranty: Audi Q7 4L Facelift 6 airbags/no AEB listed/4 years; Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 8 airbags/AEB/2 years
4L Facelift
- Longer and wider body than the 4M
- 775-litre boot is 5 litres larger
- 100-litre fuel tank and 4-year warranty
- Slower: 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h
- 6 airbags and no AEB listed
- RM76,628 dearer
4M Facelift 2
- 333 hp and 500 Nm
- 5.6-second 0-100 km/h run
- 8 airbags plus AEB
- 770-litre boot is just shy of the 4L’s
- 85-litre tank versus 100 litres
- 2-year warranty versus 4 years
| 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 | 333 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 84.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 because it is cheaper, quicker, has 333 hp/500 Nm, 8 airbags and AEB. Choose the Audi Q7 4L Facelift only if the larger tank, slightly bigger boot and 4-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 4L Facelift is RM538,900 and the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is RM462,272, so the newer-generation car is RM76,628 cheaper on list price.
Which Audi Q7 is more practical?
The Audi Q7 4L Facelift is marginally more practical on cargo and distance between fills: 775 litres of boot space and a 100-litre tank versus 770 litres and 85 litres in the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2. Both seat seven.
