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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 Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Audi SQ7
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Mazda CX-90
2024 Audi
SQ7
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2024 Mazda
CX-90
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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 Mazda CX-90 G50E AZAMI SP MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$74,550 - $101,130
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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
- Beautiful interior
- Beefy powertrain
- Well-balanced, comfortable ride
Misses
- Very expensive
- Not perfect on the road
- Petrol engine is inefficient against diesel
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
Colours Available
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, COMMON RAIL EDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 12 - 15.2 | |
