Will the e-tron replace bigger engines?

[PhilboSE]

Been looking closely at the new Q7 brochure with an eye to replacing my old 4.2Tdi one.

At launch, only a 276bhp 3.0Tdi will be available, with a de-tuned 3.0Tdi and the e-tron to come later. I cannot find any references to any engine bigger than the 3.0Tdi becoming available at all. Does this mean that the e-tron is now the direct replacement for the 4.2Tdi? The e-tron has a similar purchase price increment over the 3.0Tdi as the old 4.2Tdi did, and the e-tron has supposedly better performance AND better consumption.

Just wondering if this means it's the new top of the range engine option and the V8 Tdi is no more?

[Dr G]

Seems that way; the rumour mill likes the idea that the upcoming SQ7 will use a version of the electrically turbocharged 3.0 used in the RS5 TDI concept.

[PhilboSE]

An SQ7 you say?

"SQ7 will launch some time next year, powered by a V8 diesel engine featuring ‘e-boost’ electric turbochargers"

Sounds good to me, though as you say the engine is not confirmed as yet. Be a shame though if it's not possible to buy the V8 Tdi on a normal model, it's a really great engine.

Edited by PhilboSE on Friday 15th May 17:54

[Dr G]

I agree, Q7 and A8 with the 4.2 TDI are very satisfying to drive. The engine feels really well suited to moving a big car around.