The BMW X5 rival is getting its second facelift since its arrival in 2015.
The Audi Q7 is getting another refresh, the second time since the second-generation model's arrival in 2015.
More importantly, the German brand is already putting the BMW X5 rival through its paces, as evidenced by a few sightings. CarSpyMedia recently caught it during cold weather testing in Scandinavia near the Arctic Circle.
First spotted earlier this year, the prototype we see in the video is covered in camouflage again, in contrast to the prototype we saw a few months back, which was almost completely undisguised.
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That doesn't matter as we're not anticipating astronomical changes, save for the automaker's new flatter logo.
One notable thing is to be found at the front, where the grille boasts a new honeycomb mesh design with larger and more rounded openings. The headlights also seem to have received minor tweaks, incorporating slight kinks seen on other Audi models. The lower side intakes are also refreshed, likely adopting an angular design reminiscent of the latest Audi A3.
At the rear, the changes continue with updated taillight graphics and a refreshed bumper. A closer look at the exhaust tips also reveals minor updates.
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The video didn't provide a peek inside the vehicle, but we know that the changes will be minimal. The Q7 could potentially get Audi's new infotainment system that offers an improved user experience. The new system has its own app store that allows users to download various apps, including weather, news, music, gaming, and navigation.
More details should become available in the next few months. The facelifted Audi Q7 is expected to debut either later this year or in 2024 for the 2025 model year.
Of note, Audi was supposed to replace the Q7 with a new-generation model, but it appears that the German marque decided to stretch the life of the current version, albeit with some minor styling updates.
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