AUDI E7X
| AUDI E7X | |
|---|---|
The AUDI E SUV concept introduced at Auto Guangzhou 2025 directly previewed the E7X. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Volkswagen |
| Also called | AUDI E SUV (concept) |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Shanghai |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Platform | Advanced Digitized Platform |
| Related | IM LS7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Series hybrid (EREV) |
| Battery | Ternary lithium from CATL, capacity unknown |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,060 mm (120.5 in) |
| Length | 5,049 mm (198.8 in) |
| Width | 1,997 mm (78.6 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,457–2,673 kg (5,417–5,893 lb) |
The AUDI E7X (Chinese: 奥迪E7X; pinyin: Àodí E7X) is an upcoming battery electric and range-extended full-size crossover SUV to be produced by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture and to be sold under the China-only AUDI marque that is owned by Audi. It is the second model to be co-developed by SAIC Motor and Audi.
Overview
Concept model
The E7X was previewed by the AUDI E SUV Concept (stylized as E SUV concept) that was unveiled at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to AUDI, the concept previewing the E7X "embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of future luxury SUVs", as stated on the brand's Weibo page.[1]
Production model
The E7X is set to launch in 2026 as the AUDI marque's second model. It is based on the IM LS7 and built on the Advanced Digitized Platform. It will be the production version of the AUDI E SUV Concept (stylized as E SUV concept) that was unveiled at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to AUDI, the concept previewing the E7X "embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of future luxury SUVs", as stated on the brand's Weibo page.[1]
It was previously speculated that the model would enter production as the AUDI E8.[2] The production model's height, width, and length are smaller than the concept but the wheelbase remains the same.[3]
Design and features
Concept version
The E SUV concept uses the AUDI 360 Driving Assist Package, it is likely that the production E7X will also use this. Matrix LED headlights are also present.[4] It also used 23-inch wheels wrapped in 285/40 R23 Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires.[5]
Production version
The design language introduced by the E5 is re-used for the E7X.[1]
Spyshots of a prototype model from July 2025 show a closed front end with headlights hidden under the bonnet line. Prototype models also have a sizeable air intake and sloped A-pillars. A LiDAR sensor on the roof is present and digital mirrors are used instead of side-view mirrors, Retractable door handles are also present. The sculpted fenders and sleek roofline of the E5 are also present on the E7X prototype.[6]
The doors use a frameless design. The interior is expected to mirror that of the E5, but the only detail known about the interior is that there are horizontally arranged ambient light strips on the door panels.[2]
Powertrain
The powertrain of the E7X was expected to mirror that of the E5 and is built on the same 800-volt architecture.[7] This includes the same motors, batteries, and electric control system that is the same as in the IM LS7, available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.[8]
The E7X produces 402 horsepower (300 kW; 408 PS) in rear-wheel-drive form and 671 horsepower (500 kW; 680 PS) in all-wheel-drive form. The batteries will use a ternary lithium chemistry and will be produced by CATL.[3]
EREV versions will be made available later on in the model's life cycle.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Zhang, Phate (November 21, 2025). "AUDI debuts AUDI E SUV Concept at Guangzhou auto show, production model due next year". CnEVPost.
- ^ a b "奥迪AUDI品牌首款SUV E8曝光，有望于明年上市". BitAuto. October 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Zhang, Phate (December 5, 2025). "AUDI files for E7X electric SUV in China as brand's 2nd model". CnEVPost.
- ^ Randall, Chris (November 21, 2025). "AUDI E SUV: Preview of the second model from the Chinese sub-brand". Electrive.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (November 24, 2025). "Audi's Confounding AUDI Brand Reveals Second Model". Motor1.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (July 11, 2025). "AUDI electric crossover from SAIC spotted in China ahead of launch in 2026". CarNewsChina.
- ^ "广州车展见！上汽奥迪E8首发，800V平台 + 700km续航，2026年上市". Autohome (in Chinese). November 19, 2025.
- ^ Niculescu, Aurel (November 21, 2025). "AUDI (Not Audi) Debuts E SUV Concept Previewing New Crossover Model at Auto Guangzhou 2025". Autoevolution.
- ^ Opletal, Jiri (November 21, 2025). "All-electric AUDI E SUV Concept debuts in China, sister model of E5 to feature 800V charging". CarNewsChina.