I just picked up the SQ7 with the black optic and carbon package , the black Audi union rings and carbon mirror caps really make a difference, the all wheel steering is incredible at both low and high speeds. Definitely don’t see many of these , unlike the bwm. Love this machine
Gotta also remember that this has essentially same drivetrain as the urus, but they used a software retune to keep the price down. Given that this drivetrain has been around forever andworked the bugs out of it, a $1000 tune will unlock that detuning and get you 640+ HP, which makes this a crazy bargain if you are into that type of thing. That tune will make it competitive with any BMW / Mercedes / Range Rover Large SUV.
Nice review. There used to be S logos on the red front brake callipers for the Sport Package in the past model years, now they are gone. I test drove X5 M50i, RR Autobiography and Cayenne GTS before choosing the SQ7. SQ7 looked and felt the most harmless but turned out to be the quickest. The combination of active anti-roll bar, the rear wheel steering and the sport differential is just black magic. The twin turbo V8 is a gorgeous engine, but it does consume a considerable amount of engine oil in city traffic.
That’s a bummer about the logo being gone. Thank you so much for your insight! I’m considering the SQ7 or the X7. The third row is killing me. It does look more like a wagon than an SUV, but the black optics package makes it look so cool, lol. Is there an option to get black rims? The back of an X7 makes it look like a minivan. Are there air vents in the back row of the SQ7, does the moon roof go all the way to the third row?
@@rnguyen2516 Audi does not provide OEM black rims for SQ7. I have to say SQ7's third row is only for emergency. The space and equipments are so limited for adults to travel over 1hr. There is no adjustable air vents in SQ7's third row, just some outlets under the side windows. The moon roof only reaches the seatbacks of the second row. Folding down the middle seat of the second row provides a little relief. If you need to use the tird row on a regular basis, X7 is definitely the better choice. Compared with SQ7, X7's third row is like heaven.
@@rnguyen2516 Also, if you decide to go with the X7, opt for or choose stock car equipped with the Dynamic Handling Package. The active anti-roll bar makes a difference on these elephants.
@@msun8423 wow, thank you so much for your insight! It’s nice to get your feedback on the third row on these, and what it’s like to sit back there, with the vents and moon roof, as I will have to use it from time to time. Or maybe I should just keep my minivan for hauling people and have this as my play car lol!
Wow that SQ7 is very fast for being such a heavy vehicle. I mean 3.9 seconds 0-60 mph is very quick, and I think Audi claimed like 4.5 seconds, which of course, they lied big time :D The V6 was alright in the normal Q7, but this 4.0L V8 is what this car needs. I'm glad Audi put this V8 in this car.
Why is this called an SQ7 when it has RS level performance and numbers? Also, did I hear that it has ventilated seats? I thought you can't get that with the S diamond stitched leather seats? I hope the newer S models see this kind of improvement for the next gen too.
Just purchased a 22 SQ7 prestige...Comes with black break calipers that do have the S stamped on them..Picked up a Peddle Commander for any throttle lag & holly fawk the car moves..Also threw in some E85 making this thing a beast...Will be picking up a JB4 adding 70HP pretty soon
The SQ7 is definitely a car that shouldn't be slept on. Very practical, yet very fast and powerful. That 4.0L V8 is exactly what this car needed to give it that extra oomph~
Who wants to be in a carpool? Not me. A day without having to get into the car and drive anywhere is a good day in my opinion and I drive an Audi. I have a 2021 S-5 and it has under 4,000 miles on it. I do find that the MMI is annoying compared to my 2018 and 2013 S5 models. I also realize that the S-5 receives all the old trickle down MMI stuff and that the platform is Audi's entry level model but still, the MMI is so awful I just turn it off when using the car.
I don't know why manufacturers put a unrealistic third row in their large SUV. If a consumer really want a realistic third SUV. They need to shop between the Cadillac Escalade ESV, Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Grand Waggoner L. These three are the real deal three row SUV.
Because some of us need to occasionally haul 3+ kids and still want the ability to go 0 - 60 like lightning McQueen when the kids aren’t loaded. Not everyone wants a full size suv. I equate this to more of a multirole fighter jet, it does almost everything but nothing stands out extraordinarily. It’s somewhat compromised, it’s an suv after all, but it will do just about everything (haul, tow, haul kids, go fast, etc).
@@reynaldocordero4247 I’m going to go and enjoy my SQ7, you go and enjoy whatever’s it is you drive, which I’m betting is not any of these vehicles we mentioned. 😂
HP is also the max power in a certain high RPM range, if the car delivers the power at still at low RPM ranges the car can be quicker than a car with with more HP who delivers them only at the peak RPM. The trend is generally more torque at any RPM than max HP.
I just picked up the SQ7 with the black optic and carbon package , the black Audi union rings and carbon mirror caps really make a difference, the all wheel steering is incredible at both low and high speeds. Definitely don’t see many of these , unlike the bwm. Love this machine
Congrats!!! I love these things!
Gotta also remember that this has essentially same drivetrain as the urus, but they used a software retune to keep the price down.
Given that this drivetrain has been around forever andworked the bugs out of it, a $1000 tune will unlock that detuning and get you 640+ HP, which makes this a crazy bargain if you are into that type of thing. That tune will make it competitive with any BMW / Mercedes / Range Rover Large SUV.
Nice review. There used to be S logos on the red front brake callipers for the Sport Package in the past model years, now they are gone. I test drove X5 M50i, RR Autobiography and Cayenne GTS before choosing the SQ7. SQ7 looked and felt the most harmless but turned out to be the quickest. The combination of active anti-roll bar, the rear wheel steering and the sport differential is just black magic. The twin turbo V8 is a gorgeous engine, but it does consume a considerable amount of engine oil in city traffic.
Good feedback as someone who chose the SQ7, thank you!
That’s a bummer about the logo being gone. Thank you so much for your insight! I’m considering the SQ7 or the X7. The third row is killing me. It does look more like a wagon than an SUV, but the black optics package makes it look so cool, lol. Is there an option to get black rims? The back of an X7 makes it look like a minivan. Are there air vents in the back row of the SQ7, does the moon roof go all the way to the third row?
@@rnguyen2516 Audi does not provide OEM black rims for SQ7. I have to say SQ7's third row is only for emergency. The space and equipments are so limited for adults to travel over 1hr. There is no adjustable air vents in SQ7's third row, just some outlets under the side windows. The moon roof only reaches the seatbacks of the second row. Folding down the middle seat of the second row provides a little relief. If you need to use the tird row on a regular basis, X7 is definitely the better choice. Compared with SQ7, X7's third row is like heaven.
@@rnguyen2516 Also, if you decide to go with the X7, opt for or choose stock car equipped with the Dynamic Handling Package. The active anti-roll bar makes a difference on these elephants.
@@msun8423 wow, thank you so much for your insight! It’s nice to get your feedback on the third row on these, and what it’s like to sit back there, with the vents and moon roof, as I will have to use it from time to time. Or maybe I should just keep my minivan for hauling people and have this as my play car lol!
I have the APR stage 1 tune on my SQ7. It transforms it into a 710 hp beast!!
😳
How fast is 0-60 in your car now ?
@@gurpalsingh3695 fastest is 2.88
@@Vaguh I have to assume your in good summer tires. Mine will squeal the front on a launch at stock power.
Hey MPH I got the key to that 2022 mercedes E53 AMG.
Cool bro
Alright! 🔑 👍
It's a great car, I really enjoy this review, thanks Miles!
Glad you liked it!
we just brought this car i am verry happy we get a review
Right on! Enjoy it
Wow that SQ7 is very fast for being such a heavy vehicle. I mean 3.9 seconds 0-60 mph is very quick, and I think Audi claimed like 4.5 seconds, which of course, they lied big time :D The V6 was alright in the normal Q7, but this 4.0L V8 is what this car needs. I'm glad Audi put this V8 in this car.
Love your videos
I'm glad you do! Thanks for the support
Why is this called an SQ7 when it has RS level performance and numbers? Also, did I hear that it has ventilated seats? I thought you can't get that with the S diamond stitched leather seats? I hope the newer S models see this kind of improvement for the next gen too.
It comes with ventilated seats. Maybe Audi just doesn't think it necessary to put RS on a 7-seater. Just like these is no RS8
It's an S because the RS Q8 exists with a big bump in performance (same platform). Doubt Audi will make an RS Q7, but the SQ7 is plenty potent
Just purchased a 22 SQ7 prestige...Comes with black break calipers that do have the S stamped on them..Picked up a Peddle Commander for any throttle lag & holly fawk the car moves..Also threw in some E85 making this thing a beast...Will be picking up a JB4 adding 70HP pretty soon
Curious to know how often you have to replace breaks and rotors on this monster.
It’s a sleeper ❤️
I think the sq7 is faster than M50i as Car and driver tested sq7 at 3.5 secs for 0-60 and M50i at 3.9 secs !
A better comparison would have been B7 Alpina. The SQ7 is a three row. The M50i you talking about was it the X5 or X7?
@@reynaldocordero4247 Its the x5 M50i. Because the x7 is a full size suv.
Even the alpina xb7 would be slightly slower than sq7 because the launch of the latter one is insane. But x5m will beat sq7.
12:20 of course it was, just marketing they can call it launch control but its not cause its not dual clutch
Love this SQ7 in- and outside!
The SQ7 is definitely a car that shouldn't be slept on. Very practical, yet very fast and powerful. That 4.0L V8 is exactly what this car needed to give it that extra oomph~
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How far can it drive when the tank is full?
I got 485miles on a highway trip. Very impressive mpg if you drive conservatively.
@@recentlyreformed4815 not for me. I get around 350 miles on full tank in city driving.
I have SQ8 but it’s shoulder change much.
@@mastersilence3446 rich man haha
Around 360, mostly city traffic
Nice csr
I am considering this one and "new" BMW X7 M60i. I need a 3-row and V8. GLS63 is out of my reach.
Don't love the new X7's face, but that's a very good SUV otherwise. More spacious than the SQ7 as well.
@@MilesPerHr Did you get a chance to test drive X7 M50 or 60? How are the handling and accelerating between SQ7 and X7?
@@MilesPerHr funny I don’t like the back, either! The back makes it look like a minivan. Lol
Who wants to be in a carpool? Not me. A day without having to get into the car and drive anywhere is a good day in my opinion and I drive an Audi. I have a 2021 S-5 and it has under 4,000 miles on it. I do find that the MMI is annoying compared to my 2018 and 2013 S5 models. I also realize that the S-5 receives all the old trickle down MMI stuff and that the platform is Audi's entry level model but still, the MMI is so awful I just turn it off when using the car.
Try jagur i pace electric car
It's a really bad far, whatever happened to Jaguar
I don't know why manufacturers put a unrealistic third row in their large SUV. If a consumer really want a realistic third SUV. They need to shop between the Cadillac Escalade ESV, Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Grand Waggoner L. These three are the real deal three row SUV.
Because some of us need to occasionally haul 3+ kids and still want the ability to go 0 - 60 like lightning McQueen when the kids aren’t loaded. Not everyone wants a full size suv. I equate this to more of a multirole fighter jet, it does almost everything but nothing stands out extraordinarily. It’s somewhat compromised, it’s an suv after all, but it will do just about everything (haul, tow, haul kids, go fast, etc).
@@theschrom Hauling kids! Go get a minivan. A go fast SUV doesn't need 3 rows in my opinion. Bring me the X5 M or Audi RSQ8 please.
@@reynaldocordero4247 jokes on you, SQ7 & SQ8 are pretty much the same vehicle with same specs. 🤣
@@theschrom Read again. I said RSQ8. Not the standard SQ8. So joke on you.
@@reynaldocordero4247 I’m going to go and enjoy my SQ7, you go and enjoy whatever’s it is you drive, which I’m betting is not any of these vehicles we mentioned. 😂
personally i would take a x5 m competition but this is a great high end car.
Completely different price range
@@jamesmarsh2828 I’m on autotrader and they can both be picked up for just over £80k
@@jamesmarsh2828 x5m depreciates like a heavy poop in a ceramic toilet.
@@user-eb8cz2un7u Ik that but not brand new of course you can get used cheaper just like any high end car
This is much better value for what you are getting
Please, can you start saying the fuel consumption in liters for us in Europe who watch your videos?
Good note! I'll try to add that in the cards
@@MilesPerHr Thanks mate!
Audi❤
I don't think it has sports package thos calipers were painted aftermarket they would have the sq7 sticker.
This is a media vehicle from Audi. Nothing about it is aftermarket.
A car i can afford and love! 🤣 Great review again Miles :)
not as heavy as i thought it would be. 🧐
check engine light is on
Great cabin 👌overall except for the screens. More a BMW X fan myself this Q holds its own.
Looks like a Karen mobile and takes less than 4 seconds to get a 60mp/h this is a certified SLEEPER !
Night time drive next.
Done: th-cam.com/video/Kdg0gxEBBKQ/w-d-xo.html
AUDI SUPER!
HOLY SH!T
It’s definitely sporty ready to go into 2nd gear at 9 mph 💀
U really didn’t like those wheels haha
The designs just fell flat for me
Ezup
Toyota
over $ 100k for only 500 HP? this can only the Germans do.
its the luxury not just the hp that matters
@@MirkualSen yes Ok thats right and the price from 106k is Ok because here in Germany cost the same car 130K including a few nice options.
" Only 500 hp "
@@hennyspiderman9974 lol
HP is also the max power in a certain high RPM range, if the car delivers the power at still at low RPM ranges the car can be quicker than a car with with more HP who delivers them only at the peak RPM. The trend is generally more torque at any RPM than max HP.
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