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2023 Audi SQ7 TFSI review
The Audi SQ7 is getting long in the tooth, but its sonorous petrol V8 means it still has something to offer in 2023.
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Scott Collie
2023 Audi SQ7 vs 2023 BMW X5 Comparison
Audi SQ7
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BMW X5
2023 Audi
SQ7
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2023 BMW
X5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
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Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
1029 km
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$227,900
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery smooth inline-six
- Impressive interior technology suite
- Solid value alongside Mercedes GLE
Misses
- Limited rear seat space
- Another year, another price rise
- Petrol engine likes a drink in town
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,150)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Bumpers - Grey (+$800)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$19,500)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
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Colours Available
The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- Phytonic Blue
- Arctic Grey
- Dravit Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue metallic
- Ametrine metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 1995 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.4L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 373kW | 170kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 450Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 10 - 16.5 | |
