The Audi Q7 Hybrid is Targeted Towards the Chinese Auto Market
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 20, 2015 — Autos
References: audi-mediaservices & gizmag
The Audi Q7 hybrid is a supremely efficient electric vehicle being targeted towards the Chinese market. This vehicle offers an electric range of 53 km which, when combined with the internal combustion engine, translates to a range of 1,020 km. This best-in-class electric-only range is attributable to a slick 17.3 kW/h fluid-cooled battery pack.
This vehicle isn't just about the performance figures either; fuel consumption is also pretty impressive. The vehicle offers 94.1 miles per gallon, with carbon emissions falling below 60 grams per km. The Audi Q7 hybrid is also impressively lightweight, thanks in part to a suspension system that is 60 kg lighter than that in previous models. This makes for a lower center of gravity and better handling.
Hybrid SUVs are all the rage these days with several luxury SUV manufacturers all hopping on the bandwagon. The fierce competition mandates that new releases have to be pretty special to stand out, and the Audi Q7 hybrid manages that with its best-in-class electric range.
This vehicle isn't just about the performance figures either; fuel consumption is also pretty impressive. The vehicle offers 94.1 miles per gallon, with carbon emissions falling below 60 grams per km. The Audi Q7 hybrid is also impressively lightweight, thanks in part to a suspension system that is 60 kg lighter than that in previous models. This makes for a lower center of gravity and better handling.
Hybrid SUVs are all the rage these days with several luxury SUV manufacturers all hopping on the bandwagon. The fierce competition mandates that new releases have to be pretty special to stand out, and the Audi Q7 hybrid manages that with its best-in-class electric range.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Suvs - The trend of hybrid SUVs is gaining popularity as luxury SUV manufacturers strive to offer vehicles with impressive electric range.
2. Efficient Electric Vehicles - The Audi Q7 hybrid showcases the trend of efficient electric vehicles with a best-in-class electric-only range and low carbon emissions.
3. Lightweight Hybrid Technology - The Audi Q7 hybrid's lightweight design highlights the trend of utilizing advanced suspension systems to improve handling and lower the center of gravity.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid SUVs by investing in the development of more efficient electric vehicles with impressive electric range.
2. Luxury SUV Manufacturers - Luxury SUV manufacturers have the opportunity to differentiate themselves in the market by releasing hybrid SUVs with best-in-class electric-only range.
3. Technology and Engineering - The technology and engineering sector can explore the development of lightweight hybrid technology, such as advanced suspension systems, to enhance the performance and handling of hybrid vehicles.
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