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2020 Audi Q7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Audi Q7 gets a substantial mid-cycle refresh, led by redesigned exterior styling and a new dual-touchscreen dashboard. It is a meaningful update rather than a carryover year.
About the 2020 Audi Q7
2nd generation (2017-2025), 2020 facelift / mid-cycle refresh year
Audi positions the Q7 as its three-row luxury family SUV: roomy enough for seven, easy to use on road trips, and more polished on pavement than truck-based large SUVs. Audi’s own Q7 messaging centers on flexible seating, standard quattro all-wheel drive, strong towing ability, and a tech-heavy cabin, so the Q7’s core appeal is blending family usefulness with a premium interior and more athletic road manners than many rivals.
The lineup starts with four-cylinder 45 TFSI versions focused on core family and technology needs, while 55 TFSI models add the stronger V6. Premium Plus brings blind-spot monitoring, a top-view camera, wireless phone charging, and upgraded audio; Prestige adds air suspension, a head-up display, quieter side glass, and ventilated front seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 55 TFSI models replace the previous supercharged V6 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Output rises from 329 to 335 horsepower, while torque increases from 325 to 369 lb-ft.
Styling
Audi redesigned the front and rear styling across the full Q7 lineup.
Safety
Automatic high beams and lane-departure warning become standard on the 45 TFSI Premium Plus and 55 TFSI Premium Plus.
Tech
A Q8-style dashboard with upper and lower touchscreens replaces the older screen setup, and the digital instrument cluster becomes standard across the lineup. Premium audio also becomes standard on the 55 TFSI Prestige.
2020 Audi Q7 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp | 248 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | 4400 lb | 7700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 69.6 cu-ft | 69.6 cu-ft | 69.6 cu-ft | 69.6 cu-ft | 69.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 29.2 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Cruise Control | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||
| Night Vision System | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Top View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Audi Q7 a full redesign?
No. The 2020 Q7 is a major mid-cycle refresh of the second-generation model, not a full redesign. Its biggest updates are revised exterior styling and a dual-touchscreen dashboard.
What changed inside the 2020 Audi Q7?
The 2020 Q7 gets a new dashboard with two center touchscreens, replacing the older infotainment layout. A digital instrument cluster is also standard across the lineup.
Does the 2020 Audi Q7 have a new engine?
The 2020 Q7's V6 models have a new turbocharged 3.0-liter engine in place of the previous supercharged V6. It produces 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, while the 45 TFSI models retain a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Which safety features became standard on the 2020 Audi Q7?
Automatic high beams and lane-departure warning became standard on both Premium Plus versions for 2020. These changes did not apply across every trim.
Is the 2020 Audi Q7 meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Yes. The 2020 Q7 has refreshed front and rear styling, a redesigned dual-touchscreen cabin, standard digital gauges, and a newer turbocharged V6. It is a more substantial update than a typical trim-year change.
2020 Audi Q7 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Audi Q7.
4.2
2020 Audi Q7
(68 reviews)
“This Audi Q7 is the most pleasing auto I have owned out of @ 18 previous ones! It is truly a privilege to own. There is only one major flaw in the total system... one is provided by the World's poorest owners Guide, it is atrocious!!”
“This car has a very sophisticated interior, drives like a dream, technologically very advanced and makes a bold statement with its headlight styling. I have had no regrets so far (only a month since I purchased it). Highly recommended!”