Iconic seven-seater ‘flagship’ model to rival BMW and Mercedes hits the roads in the UK – but there’s a catch

AN ICONIC car brand has unveiled a brand new flagship motor as it goes head to head with two rival brands – but there’s a catch. The manufacturer’s new motor has the world’s most advanced turn signals and even comes with its own in-car massaging system. The Audi Q7 is likely to rival the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 Credit: AUDI The front seats – and the steering wheel – are heated Credit: Unknown The interior has a Bang & Olufson sound system Credit: Unknown Spec includes dark chrome exhaust tips and highly advanced turn signals Credit: Unknown Audi has pulled back the curtain on the Q7 – and it has all the hi-tech spec and trimmings Brits have come to expect. This includes dark chrome exhaust tips and highly advanced turn signals. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! At night, the signals project arrows onto the road when you turn on the indicators. There is also three-zone climate control, dark brushed aluminium interior trim, heated front sport seats and a panoramic roof. Also included is an uprated Bang & Olufsen sound system, a head-up display, remote park assist and 360-degree exterior cameras. But there’s a catch to all these trimmings – it comes at a price, nearly £10,000 more than the previous model. The car will join the brand’s huge line up, although it will only be available with a diesel engine to start with. The Q7 was Audi’s first SUV when it arrived back in 2005 with the latest release being the model’s third-generation. Most read in Motors One of its biggest rivals is likely to be the BMW X5, which is due out later this year. Another competitor for Audi’s flagship model is the Mercedes GLE, which starts at £79,995. Pricing for the Q7 starts at £81,665 – approximately £10,000 more than the old Q7. Comment now