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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 Mazda 6 Comparison
Audi SQ7
Mazda Mazda 6
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2024 Audi
SQ7
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 6
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
62L
434 to 471 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$36,290 - $55,685
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
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)
NA
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 13 - 14.5 | |
