German auto maker Audi on Friday launched an updated version of its premium sports utility vehicle Q7 in India priced up to Rs 77.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The Premium Plus variant of the vehicle is priced at Rs 72 lakh (Rs 7.2 million) while the Audi Q7 Technology variant comes with a price tag of Rs 77.50 lakh (Rs 7.75 million).

"The all-new Audi Q7 encapsulates the cutting-edge technology that is at the very heart of the Audi brand," Audi India Head, Joe King said.

Lightweight, yet extremely powerful, the class-defining SUV offers unprecedented performance with exceptional fuel efficiency, he added.

The all-new chassis of the SUV is made up of multi-material body that provides comfort while its eight-speed tiptronic transmission allows drivability that is both agile and comfortable, King said.

The SUV, which is up to 325 kg lighter than its predecessor, comes with a more powerful engine and a fuel consumption of 14.75 kmpl.

Photographs: Kind courtesy, Audi