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Audi A7 C8 Matrix Headlights Canada — 2019–2025 Activation Guide

The Audi A7 C8 Sportback delivered to Canada comes with Matrix LED — and on RS7 trims, Laser — headlight hardware factory-installed and software-restricted. Canadian and US A7 models are the same NAR build. This guide covers everything Canadian A7, S7 and RS7 owners need to know.

4 min readPublished: 2026-02-01

Which A7 Model Years Are Supported in Canada?

Matrix headlight activation is available on 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Canadian-spec Audi A7, S7, and RS7 C8 Sportback vehicles.

Canadian and US A7 vehicles share the same NAR specification — the Matrix LED hardware and software restriction are identical across both markets. The activation is VIN-specific; we confirm your headlight type and model year before any payment.

How It Works & What You Need

2019–2023 models: activate via the RetroLab Pro app on Windows PC or iPhone with ENet cable. Price: €200 / ~$240 USD.

2024–2025 models: require a guided remote session on a Windows PC + ENet cable. Price: €300 / ~$360 USD.

Optional add-ons on Laser-equipped A7/RS7: Blue Laser Light (+€50) and RS Animation (+€150 for RS7 laser-rs).

Is it legal to unlock Matrix headlights on a Canadian Audi? Yes — here's why →

Find Your A7 — Start Here

Submit your VIN on the A7 model page for a free compatibility check:

Audi A7 C8 Matrix Headlights (Canada) →

VIN check is free. You only pay once we confirm the activation for your specific car.