Audi Q7 vs Lexus RX (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹2.82 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 335 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or RX?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹2.82 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the RX?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹2.82 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 335 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.