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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.
Scott Collie
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 | ||
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
Type | ||
TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
3956 - 3996 | 1998 - 2998 | |
Size (L) | ||
4.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
TWIN TURBO V8 | BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
32 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
320kW - 373kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3750 - 5500 | 4000 - 5500 | |
Torque | ||
770Nm - 900Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1250 - 2000 | 1300 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.1 - 16 | 9.5 - 15.5 |