8.1
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 Hyundai Palisade Comparison
Audi SQ7
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2024 Audi
SQ7
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2024 Hyundai
Palisade
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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
8.4
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Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (7 SEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
71L
518 to 760 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$66,800 - $81,719
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mean blacked-out exterior
- Tough diesel powertrain
- Plenty of space inside
Misses
- Annoying driver assist tech
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- A bit pricey
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 (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
- Shimmering Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Abyss Black mica
- Sierra Burgundy mica
- Moonlight Blue mica
- Robust Emerald mica
- Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
- Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 2199 - 3778 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 3.8L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 3800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1750 - 5200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 13 - 16 | |
