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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
Audi SQ7 vs BMW X1 Comparison
Audi SQ7
BMW X1
2024 Audi
SQ7
vs
2024 BMW
X1
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$60,400 - $90,900
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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
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
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 Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$6,800)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 9.5 - 11 | |
