Audi has revealed its revised SQ7, which boasts new tech and a torque-rich V8 diesel engine.
The German manufacturer is gradually implementing diesel engines into the majority of its ‘S’ models, but the SQ7 was one of the trendsetters when it debuted in 2016 with a 4.0-litre V8 diesel engine.
It’s the same biturbo unit as before – meaning it produces 429bhp and a tremendous 900Nm of torque. That latter figure allows this large seven-seat SUV to surge from 0-60mph in a sports car-rivalling 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed limited to 155mph. The SQ7 also features permanent all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed S tronic automatic gearbox
As before it also comes with mild-hybrid technology that helps to power an electrically powered compressor, which assists the turbochargers. This feature essentially aims to eliminate turbo lag.
As with the standard Q7, which was unveiled last month, the SQ7 features a twin touchscreen cabin adopted from the flagship Q8, along with revised styling.
To distinguish the SQ7 from the standard model, it also features aluminium details, four exhaust tailpipes and 21-inch alloy wheels. Matrix LED headlights are also fitted as standard, with the more expensive Vorsprung versions featuring LED laser lighting vision and gloss black detailing. Larger 22-inch alloy wheels are also fitted to Vorsprung models, along with ventilated and massaging seats.
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Inside, the SQ7 features leather sports seats, Alcantara door cars, illuminated door sills and a suite of ‘S’ badging throughout. The two touchscreens also feature, while the digital Virtual Cockpit is also revised for the SQ7.
Audi has not announced prices for the SQ7 yet, but expect a rise over the last model’s price tag – meaning a £75,000 figure is likely.
The SQ7 will be available to order from next month in the standard SQ7 TDI trim, or in the high-spec Vorsprung grade, which is likely to command a £10,000 increase in price.
