2020 Audi Q7 vs 2020 Lexus RX in Montreal

The Lexus RX has been part of the automotive landscape for more than 20 years now, more precisely since 1998. A symbol of refinement and performance, it was also the first SUV in the world to offer a hybrid variant, as early as 2005. Among competitors, notably Audi, the Q7 came on the market about 15 years ago, so it has a few years less “experience” than the Lexus SUV. But between these two models, which one is more advantageous? Spinelli, your Lexus dealer in Lachine, near Laval and the South Shore of Montreal, tells you more about the 2020 RX's strong points!

A bargain at checkout

While the base 2020 Audi Q7 has a starting price of $71,300, the 2020 Lexus RX will cost much less! In fact, the entry-range version of the RX has an MSRP of only $58,640, a difference of nearly $13,000! If you opt instead for a 7-passenger RX L, you will pay $66,050, which is once again less than its Audi counterpart. And as for the RX’s hybrid models, they range in price from $61,390 to $77,600.

A bold, muscular silhouette

The 2020 Q7 certainly has a sturdy and elegant design... but a little too tame compared to the 2020 RX’s flamboyant design! Indeed, the RX’s sculpted lines and wide trapezoidal grille give it a bold, muscular look. Also remarkable are its redesigned headlights and taillights, which further deepen the Lexus design signature with a pronounced ‘L’ motif; what is more, you will get new 18-inch or 20-inch wheels, depending on the options you choose.

Energy-efficient...

Some buyers give up on SUVs because of their enormous fuel consumption. The 2020 RX is sure to reconcile them with this vehicle segment! The 5-passenger version boasts city/highway fuel economy ratings of just 12.2/9.0 L/100 km, while the 7-passenger RX L provides an energy efficiency of 13.1/9.4 L/100 km. On the Q7, city/highway ratings are at 13.8/11.4 L/100 km.

If you choose the RX Hybrid, you'll get impressive ratings of 7.5/8.4 L/100 km, while the 6-passenger RX L 450h delivers an equally impressive 8.1/8.4 L/100 km!

...but also powerful!

Fuel efficiency doesn't have to mean a feeble engine. And the 2020 RX proves that it's possible to combine power with low fuel consumption! Under the hood is a 3.5-litre V6 engine with 295 horsepower, and 308 net horsepower for the V6 Hybrid with the Lexus Hybrid powertrain. This way, you'll enjoy your utility vehicle to the fullest, without breaking your budget at the gas station!

An interior where refinement is king

Of course, with a vehicle in this class, you expect a refined interior with a flawless quality of finish. And that's what the RX offers you, which can also accommodate between 5 and 7 occupants depending on the model you choose. Heated and ventilated leather-covered seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12.3-inch display, an efficient navigation system from Lexus as well as Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are all part of the equipment you'll find on board the RX.

Safety is also on the agenda thanks to Automatic High Beam, a Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and the Pre-collision Safety System with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection, to name but a few.

As you can see, there are many advantages to choosing the 2020 Lexus RX over an Audi Q7! To learn more about the advantages and strengths of the RX, come see us at Spinelli Lexus in Lachine!