Audi Q7 to be CKD in Malaysia, launching May – Malaysia’s first CKD Audi, first in Southeast Asia

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) MD Denyu Bosthandziev revealed to media at a luncheon today that the Audi Q7 will be locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia. This would make it not only Malaysia’s first CKD Audi, but the first in Southeast Asia.

He added that there will be a new production line for the Q7 at the Pekan, Pahang plant, and the large SUV will be officially launched in Malaysia in May.

We’ve known about Audi’s plans to CKD in Malaysia since January 2024, when Bosthandziev said: “We do have plans to move towards CKD. In the CKD market, we can be more competitive in pricing. Compared to CBU, it helps us reach out to our customers… in terms of pricing and needs, we are able to cut a good deal for our customers.”

The latest Q7 is the second gen’s second facelift, which debuted last year. The refreshed seven-seater’s engine choices include a 3.0 litre turbodiesel in 231 PS/500 Nm and 241 PS/600 Nm states of tune, plus a 340 PS/500 Nm 3.0 litre turbo V6 petrol.

All six-cylinder engines get an eight-speed auto, all-wheel-drive and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with a lithium-ion battery and belt-alternator starter. Engine-off coasting can be done for up to 40 seconds between 55 and 160 km/h.

European pricing starts from 79,300 euros (RM369k) for the diesel and 82,500 euros (RM384k) for the petrol. The last Q7 Audi Malaysia sold was the RM600k pre-first facelift second gen. What kind of price tag do you think this latest CKD Q7 will wear?

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