If you’re looking for a three-row family carrier with a focus on transportation, the Audi SQ7 may be just a ticket. In 2022, this high-speed SUV will add more standard technical features to accommodate its stonkin’V8 engine and all-wheel drive.
The SQ7 has a more aggressive look than the standard Q7. The S-only bumper has a larger air intake, and the standard 21-inch wheels, like the quad exhaust tip, make this a great curb attraction. If you want a gloomy look, you can opt for the Black Optic Package to add a dark touch to the grille, mirror housing, door blades, window surround, bumper details and roof rails.
At the heart of the SQ7 is a 4.0-liter V8 engine with a twin turbocharger that rejuvenates at start-up. This is the same engine used in the aggro RSQ8, but here it is detuned to produce “only 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft torque”. All that growl falls on all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Audi equips the SQ7 with adaptive air suspension and rear axle steering, and the optional torque vectoring rear differential really helps this 5,291 lb SUV hustle. On the road, the SQ7 hangs and treats like a boss, feeling much smaller and lighter. Audi’s active roll stabilizer technology helps here as well as grippy summer tires. My only complaint is that the steering feel is really light-a feature common to all new Audi.
In terms of linear speed, Audi says the SQ7 can scoot up to 60mph in 4.3 seconds, and highway merging is easy thanks to a lot of low-end power. Of course, fuel economy is hit here, but it’s about the same as other performance SUVs. The SQ7 is rated at a total of 15 mpg cities, 21 mpg highways, and 17 mpg, and during the week of testing, 19.3 mpg is displayed.
The SQ7 has three rows of seats, but the return trip is for children only. I distorted the 5ft 9inch frame there and trusted me. It’s not a place for adults. However, if you fold the third row flat, you will have plenty of cargo space. To be exact, it is 35.7 cubic feet. It’s more than you get with a rival like the BMW X5, Mercedes Benz GLE Class When Genesis GV80..
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The interior of the SQ7 is stylish and comfortable.
The interior is full of soft touch materials and leather upholstery and is finished in red on my test car. Heating, ventilation, massage front seats, heated rear seats, LED ambient lights, power soft closed doors and more are all extravagant features like never before.
Audi’s Virtual Cockpit Digital Gauge Cluster runs on a 12.3-inch display and is one of the best systems in the business, especially thanks to Google Satellite View Maps. The rest of Audi’s infotainment system sits on two stacked screens of the center console. The 10.1-inch display at the top is used for functions such as navigation and media, and the 8.6-inch screen at the bottom performs air conditioning and other functions.wireless Android Auto When Apple CarPlay It contains.
In 2022, full-speed adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist will be standard equipment. My tester also has some optional features, such as intersection assist. Intersection Assist can monitor traffic at intersections and prevent oncoming vehicles from turning left.
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SQ7 is easy to like.
Of course, all this power, luxury, and technology is expensive. With all the bells and whistles, my tester will cost $ 106,390, including the destination $ 1,095. This is nearly $ 20,000 higher than the base suggested retail price. This includes a $ 5,000 Prestige pack and a $ 5,900 sports pack. The latter is a way to get an active rear differential.
What else is there at that price? If you can live with only two rows of seats, BMW X5 M50i When Porsche Cayenne S It’s there in terms of power, but I prefer the SQ7’s interior and technology. If you don’t need V8 power, the Genesis GV80 and Mercedes-AMG GLE53 are optional, but not very exciting.
As expensive as it can get, the 2022 Audi SQ7 is a Lip Roarin SUV that doesn’t sacrifice anything in terms of comfort or useful features. Forget the third row. This is a great drive and luxury SUV that meets your speed needs.