Verdict
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is the stronger new-car buy: it costs RM32,961 less yet brings 333 hp and 500 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 7.1 to 5.6 seconds. Its Matrix LED headlamps, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen system make the cabin and safety kit feel properly updated. Malaysian running costs complicate it, though: annual road tax rises from RM434 to RM1,632, while the older Q7 4M carries a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty against two years.
Pick the Audi Q7 4M if lower RM434 annual road tax, a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and auto parking matter more than performance and newer driver assistance.
Pick the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 if you want 333 hp, 500 Nm, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and substantially newer safety and infotainment equipment.
Key differences
- Price: RM495,233 vs RM462,272
- Power and torque: 252 hp/370 Nm vs 333 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds vs 5.6 seconds
- Annual road tax: RM434 vs RM1,632
- Wheels and tyres: 19-inch 255/55R19 vs 22-inch 285/35R22
- Warranty: five years unlimited mileage vs two years unlimited mileage
4M
- RM434 annual road tax
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Auto parking
- 252 hp and 370 Nm versus 333 hp and 500 Nm
- 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control
4M Facelift 2
- 333 hp, 500 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering lane correction
- 10.1-inch MIB 3 system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM434
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years
- No auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM495,233 | RM462,272✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 252 hp at 5,000 rpm | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 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 | 7.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 172 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,994 mm |
| Weight | 1,975 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres | 770 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Slovakia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system, including Allroad/Lift mode | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three 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 | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | 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 with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, Sliding, Tumble Forward, 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, Power Tip-up 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 | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 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 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear window sun shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.3" MMI navigation plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers (180 watt) | 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 | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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4M vs 4M Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 4M or Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 better?
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is better equipped and much quicker, with 333 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Q7 4M only if its far lower road tax, longer warranty and auto parking are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2 is RM32,961 cheaper, at RM462,272 versus RM495,233 for the Audi Q7 4M.
Which Q7 has lower ownership costs in Malaysia?
The Audi Q7 4M has the lower annual road tax at RM434, compared with RM1,632 for the Audi Q7 4M Facelift 2. It also has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus two years for the facelift.
