Audi Q7 vs Lexus NX 350h (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹19.58 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7.
- The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against 188 bhp.
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Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 prices & variants →Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or NX 350h?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹19.58 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs NX 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the NX 350h?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹19.58 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against 188 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.