Audi, the German based premium car maker, launched its latest sports utility vehicle (SUV) Audi Q7 in the Indian market on Tuesday. The luxury car will be available in three engine variants, in 11 colors, and will cost around Rs 55.2 lakh, Rs 53.4 lakh and Rs 29.9 lakh.

Audi India Managing Director, Benoit Tiers said: "Audi India achieved remarkable growth in the first eight months of 2009 by selling 1,128 cars (62 percent growth). With the launch of new Audi Q7, we expect to sell upwards of 1,500 cars."

The company, having 12 dealerships - in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Kochi - has also decided to add more dealerships by 2010-2011; by opening more dealerships in Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur and Coimbatore.

The Audi Q7 is a fine blend of technology and innovation, and has a number of features like voice control, adaptable headlights and luggage space of about 2,035 litres.

Audi AG, a unit of German car maker Volkswagen AG, sold 1,050 cars last year and plans to sell 1,500 cars in the current calendar year.