Audi SQ7
The 2026 Audi SQ7 is the high-performance variant of the German brand’s high-end midsize SUV. With seating for up to seven passengers in lavish surroundings, the SQ7 is the largest S performance model in the Audi lineup. Exterior design elements telegraph the SQ7’s performance pedigree, boasting a bold Singleframe grille, unique lighting elements, available 22-inch wheels, and quad exhaust outlets. And the SQ7 has the performance to back up its sporty looks. Power comes from a turbocharged V8 engine that delivers 500 horsepower to the SQ7’s Quattro® all-wheel-drive system.
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First generation Audi SQ7
It was almost 20 years ago that Audi joined the American SUV craze with the introduction of the Q7. As competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class offered high-performance variants, Audi followed suit in 2020 with the introduction of the SQ7. The SQ7 was clearly a sportier offering, featuring a unique grille and front bumper, 21-inch wheels, and quad exhaust, and the differences were even more pronounced after the 2025 refresh. The interior also sets itself apart, with luxury seating for up to seven passengers, although those relegated to the third row will find the space somewhat cramped.
Not just a styling exercise, the SQ7 brings a healthy power upgrade over the standard Q7. Since its launch, the SQ7 has boasted a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 engine putting out 500 horsepower, enough to move this not-so-small crossover SUV to 60 mph in just 4 seconds, with a top speed of up to 155 mph. Complementing the powerful V8 is an adaptive sport suspension, Quattro® all-wheel drive, and four-wheel steering.
Model highlights
Powerful V8 engine
Adaptive air suspension
Configurable exterior lighting (added in 2025)
Towing capacity of 7,700 pounds
Luxurious cabin
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2020 - 2026
2026 Audi SQ7
2025 Audi SQ7
Highlights
Refreshed exterior style
Upgraded interior
Selectable light signatures
Updated infotainment features
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2024 Audi SQ7
2023 Audi SQ7
2022 Audi SQ7
2021 Audi SQ7
2020 Audi SQ7
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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