Improvements to the engine include a new a common rail fuel injection system and high-pressure piezo injectors. It produces a peak torque of 550 Nm, more than 90% of which is available across a broad speed range from 1,500 to 3,250 rpm. This is enough to see the new Q7 3.0 TDI accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 216km/h.
Power is sent through a six-speed tiptronic gearbox and quattro AWD with a 40:60 torque split during normal operation. Standard suspension consists of conventional steel springs but the optional pneumatic adaptive air suspension is also available.