billsfan

So I am considering putting an order in for the 25 Q7. I see that at the prestige level you can get laser lights. Does anyone know if these are appreciably better than the regular lights IN THE USA?

That is, with the matrix DESIGN essentially being a gimmick in the United States due to regulations, I’m wondering if the laser lights offer any benefit.

PunsGalore

Truthfully I have no idea. I know my 19’ Q7 is very disappointing in terms of headlights - while I’ll be moving away from the Audi brand I believe their newer headlights are significantly better

billsfan

It’s frustrating because it’s so difficult to get an honest answer from the Audi sales people.

KevinGary

Europrice will activate the matrix lights in the USA, and it makes a huge improvement.

mck619

Will they be able to activate them on the 2025’s?

billsfan

how does this work? They can do it remotely or don’t have to take it somewhere?

coolguyha

Sam told me the matrix is not enabled in 2025 Q7.

Check out their posts
http://www.facebook.com/people/NPG-T...00088124241081

billsfan

link is dead due to too many redirects.

KevinGary

https://europrice.us/headlight-activ...north-american

Alex@Europrice.us

Should not be a problem as the same control modules involved in the matrix functionality are being used for the first-facelift and now the second-facelift Q7 models as well.

The matrix activation is done remotely. When ordering this product:

Website Link: Matrix LED Headlight Activation <-Click Link for More Information

You receive a VAS interface. You setup an appointment for a remote session. Using your laptop and the supplied interface the activation is done purely remotely through your laptop to the car. All in all generally 30-40 minutes total, if not less.

The matrix functionality in North America is likely not going to be activated for some years. The NHTSA has set rules that are far more strict on the behavior and preciseness of how matrix style headlights have to function in the US. This means that the current matrix headlights that are being used cannot be activated as they won't meet the guidelines set forth for the US.

So for now and likely the next following years activating the matrix functionality remotely like this will be the only option, unless something drastic changes with the NHTSA regulations.

Cheers,