Audi’s upcoming Q7 received the final sign-off for production after its last test in the harsh environment of the Namibian desert.

UK magazine Auto Express was there to drive one of the last prototypes and the first news sound promising for the big SUV from Ingolstadt.

Based on the new MLB-evo platform, the new Q7 is the first specimen of this architecture with the future Cayenne, Touareg and Bentley’s Bentayga scheduled to use it.

So, how good is the newest and lighter Audi Q7? Head to the video below the break to find out for yourself. 

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