I have to admit, this review changed my perception of the SQ7. Before I thought it was bringing up the rear in its segment, especially compared to its German competitors. Great job Andrea and Zack!
My last vehicle in the UK before I moved to Canada was the Audi A6 TDi saloon. Used to have to travel some 600 miles (1,000km) round trip every week for work and it never once let me down. Loved that car. Great review Andrea and Zack, love the channel and great content. Thank you.
I would say the price is very reasonable at $104k. In a world where Toyota Rav4s and Lexus RX350s are pushing $45k and $65k respectively to get a premium SUV like this SQ7 that keeps up with and beats some sport sedans is amazing. The fact that there's practicality, function, AWD, comfort and fun all in one package but subtly styled (I don't like vehicles that are too shouty) makes this SQ7 a winner. Thanks Zack and Andrea.
One of the best informative reviews I have seen. Im an Audi fan owning many but love the other two germans as well. SQ7 with the black optics package would be my choice..money well spent to get the refinement, look, performance and quality. Looked at the Caddy and Lincoln for about the same money yesterday. Just not up to par with the Germans in all categories. The only thing was size.
Great review of this SQ beast! Love the opinions from both and comparisons within the class. Seemed like a good mix of practical, subjective and objective points. Well done
Small correction there, regarding the engines, both V6 variants (3.0 and 2.9) are Porsche designed but built in Audi engine plant. Porsche introduced both engines in Panamera before any Audi had them. Its obvious they will be sharing parts, and they have been for a long time now, I have a Cayenne like yours (958 model) for example all the door lock mechanism are Audi built parts... I know they are because I had to replace on both rear doors and fuel filler cap. Anyway... great review like always!
Thanks Zack (and the dealer) for putting this one up. Always like to see the car I'm shopping / owning to validate... Loving ours in Navarra blue. Seriously happy with the value of the proposition here. Spacious, family friendly, so comfy, luxurious, full of tech, and enough satisfaction for daddy. Feels more than 500hp btw...and this engine has so much more potential (low pressure turbo on that 4.0 bitrubo, so it feels very linear like it was normally aspirated). The only option to get in my book is the B&O ; yes expensive but worth it over the Bose. Trailer hitch...yes but it's so well equipped by default (adaptive driving aids cool too)
Zack, good to run into you a couple days ago! And Andrea, keep up the great work of not only being knowledgeable but also being able to present it to a loyal following!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate all your support, you are very kind. Zack told me he ran into you and you guys had a nice chat. And thank you for supporting the channel.
its acutally not bad since it has haptic feedback. Its the best screen IMO bc it actually takes advantage of the benefits of a touch, its customizable and touchpad writing. Although for just HVAC it is easier to use buttons
Great review! I was waiting for this one and was not disappointed at all. I have an SQ5 this would be a nice upgrade with kids now. But maybe a used one with the price. Lol
Oh wow! Such beauty both inside and outside but V8? I haven’t heard this type of this engine for a long time and I knew it wouldn’t be a good gas mileage unless they add hybrid. I love 2 touch screen. As the price, too expensive! Thanks for sharing guys. Now it’s coffee time for me. 😆
I don't know why, but I think the audi driving position it's one of the best. I drive an audi A6 2016 and i drove a lot of cars and I never find in them the perfect driving position(maybe I am biased🤣🤣🤣). And my sister have an audi Q7 tdi 2018 and I can tell that if I had my eyes cover I will still realize I'm in an audi,maybe it's just in my mind. BTW all the love for you guys❤️❤️❤️
in the videos I saw how you have tried four amazing cars the Cadillac escalade the Audi sq7 the bmw x7 and the mercedes gls. which of the four impressed you the most? Which of the four do you think is the best car overall, if we can say such a thing among four excellent cars.
I like the new format of your videos with your wife. However, I do miss the other two gentlemen you had on your channel to provide a good cross country mix. Canada is a big country with not enough Canadian content with differing perspectives. Just for your consideration.
In relative terms new car prices in Canada are some of the most affordable in the entire world. What I mean when you look how weak our $ is and how salaries compare to other countries. Also our taxes on new cars are very small too.
@Hugh MacIsaac I agree with your price assessments but the fact that we're paying less than the 25% more than we should be paying due to currency difference doesn't alter the fact that vehicle prices are insane. So insane in fact that people mostly lease because a given monthly payment amount gets you more vehicle than say, financing, but yo're paying the highest depreciation amount with every lease payment. The vehicle will one day be worth its weight in scrap metal.
@Hugh MacIsaac that’s a luxury suv. There will always be enough people that can afford a $1,300 lease for that segment to exist. Most people in Canada can afford a nice new civic/corolla lease at around $350-$400. I think that’s still reasonable for a new car. Or I should say it was reasonable before the virus. The damage this will do to the economy and people’s ability to buy new cars will have to be seen in years to come.
The voices you hear are two of the biggest voice-over artists in the business and we are lucky to have them as friends, so we asked them if they would voice these two segments. We are very fortunate to have such talented friends to call on. You have heard their voices on countless radio and TV ads, plus animation and movie trailers. We think it makes the segments sound VERY professional.
thanks for the awesome video. I own a 2022 Q7 Prestige and looking if I should change to the SQ7. It would be a nice comparison on the new 2022 models Q7 Prestige is 81K and SQ7 is 100k+
Agree with your opinion that the interior is better than the cayenne. I’ve just ordered an SQ7 Vorsprung, and when I finished the test drive and got back in my 2019 Macan S; it really did make the Macan feel basic!
It is quite the upscale luxury SUV. However, at over $100,000 ... I am left feeling only moderately impressed. It is undeniably attractive on the inside, and one cannot dismiss it’s impressive power plant. But at this kind of money.... I would find myself in the much more regal Range Rover (even if option-less), and obviously only under warranty. That is ... ‘if’ I had that kind of money. Thanks for the video.
It is pricey but they are all getting very expensive. So many different options out there for 7-seaters, just have to find the right one that fits all your needs and of course budget. As always, thank you for watching.:)
Great video! It’s on my shortlist in a couple of years. Are you sure Audi develops all V6’s for VW group? I have a 2018 SQ5 and was told it’s a Detuned Porsche V6 engine.
I think asking about this vs the Bentayga and Urus is irrelevant. They are totally different clients. People buy those no matter how much they charge because it is about identity & status.
I could not get over the fact that the sound of the engine is a reminder of how inefficient that contraption remains. In the same vein, the gear shifting one feels, I also considered a flaw rather than a feature.
My problem is not with the car or Audi. They seems to be doing well with their business, and giving buyers what they want. Heck, I don’t really have a problem per sa. I am just amused by how a lot of drivers still equates feeling the roughness and “imperfections” as “sportiness” .
I believe Audi SQ7 and BMW X7 are the best compare with Mazda - CX9 and Hyundai - Palisade but the problems are not available the maintenance with spare parts same like in to many countries in Middle East 🤔
Extererier !!! no question but interiot....we will wait changes.Style of long monitor or something like this ...really not..... Congratulations for you video and all your videos.
Even if the Audi dealer gives me a new SQ7 for free I couldn't afford an everyday fuel cost of a V8 engine and maintenance and the insurance, not for a minimum salary guys like me I will stick to my old RAV 4 sounds like for (poor) LOl.
Zack, how do you go about getting these cars? Do you just go in and say.."Hey...I'm Motormouth and need an SQ7!" Also noticed during the night shots...33lt/100kms. I think someone was playing. LOL
@@Motormouth... I'm not an expert, but most sources out there suggests that the 4 litre V8 shared across Audi, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini is actually Audi's. Are they wrong?
Zac and Andrea, I love your videos! But I really have to disagree about the look of the interior. To me, the graphics of the interface look childish and not very classy. And the shiny black plastic/screens covering the entire dash just looks cheap, imo. I think the way Benz did the new S Class looks a lot better.
Having seen this in person a few times I've gotta say, this is the least SUV looking SUV I've seen in this category. The stance and the exterior lines make this look more like a large station wagon than anything, and not even a modern wagon at that. So the styling on this falls flat to me, I find the other options in this segment much more attractive.
I totally disagree! The Channel is better because Andrea is on it She adds so much and it's great to have a female perspective. I watch more because she is on it. You go girl!
Andrea does know a lot about cars and does more research than anyone I know. I'm not sure if you noticed but 50% of the population is female and having sat through hundreds of product presentations, I can tell you that women are the final decision makers when it comes to buying the family vehicle. There are plenty guys reviewing cars on TH-cam, I still do some on my own but adding Andrea to the mix has been the best move I have made and I should have done it sooner. Thanks for watching and please check back from time to time...
I have to admit, this review changed my perception of the SQ7. Before I thought it was bringing up the rear in its segment, especially compared to its German competitors. Great job Andrea and Zack!
Thank you very much, really glad you enjoyed the review!
My last vehicle in the UK before I moved to Canada was the Audi A6 TDi saloon. Used to have to travel some 600 miles (1,000km) round trip every week for work and it never once let me down. Loved that car. Great review Andrea and Zack, love the channel and great content. Thank you.
I love all the new additions you've both done to make this channel trully distinctive.
Thank you very much for your kinds words. We are really glad you like the new changes. :)
I would say the price is very reasonable at $104k. In a world where Toyota Rav4s and Lexus RX350s are pushing $45k and $65k respectively to get a premium SUV like this SQ7 that keeps up with and beats some sport sedans is amazing. The fact that there's practicality, function, AWD, comfort and fun all in one package but subtly styled (I don't like vehicles that are too shouty) makes this SQ7 a winner. Thanks Zack and Andrea.
One of the best informative reviews I have seen. Im an Audi fan owning many but love the other two germans as well. SQ7 with the black optics package would be my choice..money well spent to get the refinement, look, performance and quality. Looked at the Caddy and Lincoln for about the same money yesterday. Just not up to par with the Germans in all categories. The only thing was size.
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed the review!
@ 12:35 Love love love the sequential turn signals 😍😍😍
Great review of this SQ beast! Love the opinions from both and comparisons within the class. Seemed like a good mix of practical, subjective and objective points. Well done
Thank you very much, really glad to hear you enjoyed the review.
Small correction there, regarding the engines, both V6 variants (3.0 and 2.9) are Porsche designed but built in Audi engine plant. Porsche introduced both engines in Panamera before any Audi had them. Its obvious they will be sharing parts, and they have been for a long time now, I have a Cayenne like yours (958 model) for example all the door lock mechanism are Audi built parts... I know they are because I had to replace on both rear doors and fuel filler cap. Anyway... great review like always!
Thanks Zack (and the dealer) for putting this one up. Always like to see the car I'm shopping / owning to validate...
Loving ours in Navarra blue. Seriously happy with the value of the proposition here.
Spacious, family friendly, so comfy, luxurious, full of tech, and enough satisfaction for daddy. Feels more than 500hp btw...and this engine has so much more potential (low pressure turbo on that 4.0 bitrubo, so it feels very linear like it was normally aspirated).
The only option to get in my book is the B&O ; yes expensive but worth it over the Bose.
Trailer hitch...yes but it's so well equipped by default (adaptive driving aids cool too)
Audi LOVES turbos. Nice machine. I'm not a fan of Audi's glass cockpit though. We still NEED a few buttons for direct control for everyday usage.
If the third row was a bit roomier for passengers but it’s a fantastic suv Germans master the engineering very well
Zack, good to run into you a couple days ago! And Andrea, keep up the great work of not only being knowledgeable but also being able to present it to a loyal following!
Nice to meet you too, glad you like the new content!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate all your support, you are very kind. Zack told me he ran into you and you guys had a nice chat. And thank you for supporting the channel.
Man. That car looks awesome!!
The secondary screen for HVAC controls is excessive. Buttons will always be best.
its acutally not bad since it has haptic feedback. Its the best screen IMO bc it actually takes advantage of the benefits of a touch, its customizable and touchpad writing. Although for just HVAC it is easier to use buttons
Great review! I was waiting for this one and was not disappointed at all. I have an SQ5 this would be a nice upgrade with kids now. But maybe a used one with the price. Lol
Happy to hear it, thanks for watching and supporting the channel. :) Yes, a used one would be a great idea! I'm a big fan of the SQ5.
Zack! The revamp on your channel is so good!
We are really happy to hear you are enjoying it, thank you!
Good job! Price point ! Compassion and coffee time !
@@joshuasyrtash860 Awesome, thank you for your positive feedback, happy to hear you like the new segments.
Glad you think so!
Oh wow! Such beauty both inside and outside but V8? I haven’t heard this type of this engine for a long time and I knew it wouldn’t be a good gas mileage unless they add hybrid. I love 2 touch screen. As the price, too expensive! Thanks for sharing guys. Now it’s coffee time for me. 😆
Enjoy your coffee and thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Another great video. You’re my go to car review channel. Love your work guys
Wow, thanks!
Night club on wheels. Love this car and brand. Great review🔥🔥🔥
Looks pretty sharp! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the review.
Finally what you say about this q7 45 tdi model in single word
Why isn’t the SQ7 offered with carbon ceramic brakes in the UK like it is in other markets?
Was configuring this last night... You guys are mind readers!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
@@andreaspencer9813 Always, thanks for the great content!
Awesome Channel, informative review and so easy to watch especially with all these new segments. Andrea, looking gorgeous as always. 😍
Really glad to hear you are enjoying it, thank you so much for your positive feedback. :)
I don't know why, but I think the audi driving position it's one of the best. I drive an audi A6 2016 and i drove a lot of cars and I never find in them the perfect driving position(maybe I am biased🤣🤣🤣). And my sister have an audi Q7 tdi 2018 and I can tell that if I had my eyes cover I will still realize I'm in an audi,maybe it's just in my mind. BTW all the love for you guys❤️❤️❤️
We really enjoy Audi products as well, it was hard to sell our A7 we loved it so much. Thanks for watching, enjoy your Audi!
When I’m done with my current Audi, I will seriously consider one. Great review.
Terrific! Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.
in the videos I saw how you have tried four amazing cars the Cadillac escalade the Audi sq7 the bmw x7 and the mercedes gls. which of the four impressed you the most? Which of the four do you think is the best car overall, if we can say such a thing among four excellent cars.
Great review really enjoy the two of you doing reviews!
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the reviews.
@@andreaspencer9813 hey Andrea, quick question I am stuck between the Q7 and GLE, which one do u like solely based on the exterior styling?
Awesome job, great review, and love it all.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Happy you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!
I believe it is excellent suv, and very reliable. Thanks again for the info
I like the new format of your videos with your wife. However, I do miss the other two gentlemen you had on your channel to provide a good cross country mix. Canada is a big country with not enough Canadian content with differing perspectives. Just for your consideration.
Excellent review, pretty accurate as well! Love my 21 Q7 with the 6 cylinder... it has more than enough power!
Great show BUT how is it on snow and ice??? I live in Denver Colorado last week it was -25.
Beautiful SUV Andrea looks chicer driving this car Great review guys
Thank you so much, really happy you enjoyed it!
@handsome dan Thank you!
True about the third row but the X5 m doesn’t come with the third row at all unless you go for the regular x5
Vehicle prices are insane now. 35 years ago I paid much less than this for my house.
In relative terms new car prices in Canada are some of the most affordable in the entire world. What I mean when you look how weak our $ is and how salaries compare to other countries. Also our taxes on new cars are very small too.
@Hugh MacIsaac I agree with your price assessments but the fact that we're paying less than the 25% more than we should be paying due to currency difference doesn't alter the fact that vehicle prices are insane. So insane in fact that people mostly lease because a given monthly payment amount gets you more vehicle than say, financing, but yo're paying the highest depreciation amount with every lease payment. The vehicle will one day be worth its weight in scrap metal.
@@gs98999 true, insanity car prices in asia
@@gs98999 New cars are dirt cheap in the US. Used cars are overpriced ragged out junk in the US. I always buy new.
@Hugh MacIsaac that’s a luxury suv. There will always be enough people that can afford a $1,300 lease for that segment to exist. Most people in Canada can afford a nice new civic/corolla lease at around $350-$400. I think that’s still reasonable for a new car. Or I should say it was reasonable before the virus. The damage this will do to the economy and people’s ability to buy new cars will have to be seen in years to come.
German, very pricey engineering at its best!
Excellent review, greetings from Germany.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the review!
Acura MDX was the first one with taptic vibration on touch screen and with 2 screens
Love the new “for your consideration” and “coffee break”, just wondering if you would consider using your own voice?
The voices you hear are two of the biggest voice-over artists in the business and we are lucky to have them as friends, so we asked them if they would voice these two segments. We are very fortunate to have such talented friends to call on. You have heard their voices on countless radio and TV ads, plus animation and movie trailers. We think it makes the segments sound VERY professional.
@@Motormouth... I’m certainly glad that’s the case. Sometimes your Canadian accent is difficult on these American ears.
(Kidding.)
@@DoctorSkillz Both voice over artists are Canadian!
thanks for the awesome video. I own a 2022 Q7 Prestige and looking if I should change to the SQ7. It would be a nice comparison on the new 2022 models Q7 Prestige is 81K and SQ7 is 100k+
Agree with your opinion that the interior is better than the cayenne. I’ve just ordered an SQ7 Vorsprung, and when I finished the test drive and got back in my 2019 Macan S; it really did make the Macan feel basic!
Absolutely gorgeous, stunning, beautiful hot looking....
Great car, excellent review. I love it. Nice specs.
expensive but hey its only money lol awesome review u guys..
So true! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. :)
It is quite the upscale luxury SUV. However, at over $100,000 ... I am left feeling only moderately impressed. It is undeniably attractive on the inside, and one cannot dismiss it’s impressive power plant. But at this kind of money.... I would find myself in the much more regal Range Rover (even if option-less), and obviously only under warranty. That is ... ‘if’ I had that kind of money. Thanks for the video.
It is pricey but they are all getting very expensive. So many different options out there for 7-seaters, just have to find the right one that fits all your needs and of course budget. As always, thank you for watching.:)
You are absolutely correct, Andrea.
Bravo les amis.
Thank you very much, happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Great Review
She Likes it Hot, you two are great together.
Thank you so much, thanks for watching.
Great video! It’s on my shortlist in a couple of years. Are you sure Audi develops all V6’s for VW group? I have a 2018 SQ5 and was told it’s a Detuned Porsche V6 engine.
What they are saying is it is the same engine used in the Cayenne, but V6 are developed by Audi
waht 500 horse or 500 donky may atintion is cc and how many celender is it
I think asking about this vs the Bentayga and Urus is irrelevant. They are totally different clients. People buy those no matter how much they charge because it is about identity & status.
What year is this audi q7??
Can you pls share realistic mpg numbers ?
ok just noticed numbers later on :-) thxs
Strange that big 3 row family suv has such a small hand rest box thta will fit only the cell phone for 1 person
Will you be reviewing the SQ5 soon? I am curious to know how you think it compares to the X5 and GLE that you have reviewed.
Yes, we are trying to get one, hopefully we will. Next from Audi is the Q3
I could not get over the fact that the sound of the engine is a reminder of how inefficient that contraption remains. In the same vein, the gear shifting one feels, I also considered a flaw rather than a feature.
It only shifts with authority in sport mode. In normal mode you can't feel a thing.
My problem is not with the car or Audi. They seems to be doing well with their business, and giving buyers what they want. Heck, I don’t really have a problem per sa. I am just amused by how a lot of drivers still equates feeling the roughness and “imperfections” as “sportiness” .
I believe Audi SQ7 and BMW X7 are the best compare with Mazda - CX9 and Hyundai - Palisade but the problems are not available the maintenance with spare parts same like in to many countries in Middle East 🤔
I really appreciate night life.
Terrific, we are happy to hear this, thank you!
Miles per gallon?
Extererier !!! no question but interiot....we will wait changes.Style of long monitor or something like this ...really not.....
Congratulations for you video and all your videos.
Even if the Audi dealer gives me a new SQ7 for free I couldn't afford an everyday fuel cost of a V8 engine and maintenance and the insurance, not for a minimum salary guys like me I will stick to my old RAV 4 sounds like for (poor) LOl.
The RAV4 is a great vehicle and very reliable!
Zack, how do you go about getting these cars? Do you just go in and say.."Hey...I'm Motormouth and need an SQ7!"
Also noticed during the night shots...33lt/100kms. I think someone was playing. LOL
It's not what you know, it's who you know. Audi Downtown Vancouver are good people.
Not bad but i think durango hellcat is the beast.
$100,000.00+ for ANY vehicle is INSANE...😮😢
Does it has LSD?
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Glad you liked it. :)
Thank you very much for kindly sharing nice videos lovely Chanel that earns deservedly like abs subscribe
Thanks for the kind words! - Andrea
Was 105k in 2020 now is 120k... keep ur cars folks not much will change other than electrification
This or the F-Pace SVR ??
F-pace is only 5-seater
@@Motormouth... i know 😊 but in terms of ownership & driving pleasure which one would you recommend? (Never mind 5 or 7 seats)
Umm..did he just say Audi makes the six cylinders and Porsche makes the V8? Where is that coming from?
To clarify, Audi develops the V6 engines ans Porsche develops the 8-cylinder engines
@@Motormouth... I'm not an expert, but most sources out there suggests that the 4 litre V8 shared across Audi, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini is actually Audi's. Are they wrong?
I got this from the engineers at Porsche.
Zac and Andrea, I love your videos! But I really have to disagree about the look of the interior. To me, the graphics of the interface look childish and not very classy. And the shiny black plastic/screens covering the entire dash just looks cheap, imo. I think the way Benz did the new S Class looks a lot better.
What a 🌎 world...50+ years ago, 500-600 horsepower was muscle car and drag strip territory...😮😅
This car is competitor of GLS and X7.
It’s kinda in between
Oh can Andrea speak some German it would be nice to hear that in the reviews.
Having seen this in person a few times I've gotta say, this is the least SUV looking SUV I've seen in this category. The stance and the exterior lines make this look more like a large station wagon than anything, and not even a modern wagon at that. So the styling on this falls flat to me, I find the other options in this segment much more attractive.
SQ7 cannot be compared with GLE63s or X5M, RSQ8 is. It should compare with X5 M50i and GLE53.
Still looks a bit like a station wagon!
Hi Guys 😍💋 💝💖
here in the UK my SQ7 is only 435 HP
Interesting....this one really is a beast, lots of hp and torque
Yea Mike have 900 meters of torque 0-62 in 4.8 secs I believe. Great noise. Just bizarre that you guys have more HP
Is it the same 4.0L V8? I think some Audi S models in Europe use a Diesel engine. Can someone confirm this.
And still don't offer remote start. smh
Too much piano black. I think Audi fucced it with their new interiors
You havew to keep microtowel in the glove box....wipe the dash each time I get out of it.
Running out of car names so just throw a bunch of numbers and letters
Yeah, true. But Audi always had numbers and letters, as I can remember.
I can remember real car names better.
That's how Audi has always named their models.... You're saying that as if Audi used to give names to their cars....
yaa... :D
To hell with all them excessive expensive vehicles waist of money
For the money I would buy a Palisade or Telluride and take the extra $50k plus and invest in real estate or stock market.
move on pls, let us look at the car, it's not you we want to see
Dodge Durango Hellcat - Ridiculous vehicle...
Das Boat.
F U Greta !
Zack no offence but bringing your wife to review cars was not a good idea, she clearly does not know cars. Like I said no offence. I am Unsubbing
I totally disagree! The Channel is better because Andrea is on it She adds so much and it's great to have a female perspective. I watch more because she is on it. You go girl!
Andrea does know a lot about cars and does more research than anyone I know. I'm not sure if you noticed but 50% of the population is female and having sat through hundreds of product presentations, I can tell you that women are the final decision makers when it comes to buying the family vehicle. There are plenty guys reviewing cars on TH-cam, I still do some on my own but adding Andrea to the mix has been the best move I have made and I should have done it sooner. Thanks for watching and please check back from time to time...
@@Motormouth... couldn't agree more, well said!
@@Motormouth... such nice things you said hun, thank you!
Do I detect some male chauvinism here? I thought that went in the 70's!