2020 Audi SQ7 gets 500-horsepower V-8, 0-to-60 in 4.3 seconds

(February 27, 2020) HERNDON, Va. — The 2020 Audi SQ7 takes Audi’s award-winning Q7 midsize luxury SUV and amplifies it with a twin turbocharged 4.0-liter TFSI V8 engine, producing up to 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, with the capability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.

The performance SUV features front S sport seats lined with contrast-stitched Valcona leather and seating for seven, serving as the perfect balance between necessities and desires.

The twin-turbocharged midsize SUV routes power via an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels via Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive.
   
S-tuned adaptive air suspension electronically controls the vehicle’s adaptive dampers, automatically regulating vehicle dynamics and enhancing ride quality.
   
Standard All-wheel steering turns the front and rear wheels in opposite directions at low speeds to reduce the SUV’s turning circle and enhance maneuverability and turns both axles the same direction at highway speeds for greater stability and comfort.
   
The available Sport Package offers Active roll stabilization, quattro with sport differential and red brake calipers. Using the vehicle’s 48V electrical system, Active roll stabilization controls body roll during cornering. This enhances handling and agility of the SQ7, inspiring confidence in spirited driving. The quattro sport differential offers an enhanced cornering agility by actively splitting torque between each of the rear wheels, with the ability to direct nearly all torque to one wheel.

The exterior of the SQ7 stands out with its sporty design elements including S-model bumpers with integrated front splitter, platinum double-slat Singleframe grille and Alu-optic exterior side mirror housings. At the rear, the SQ7 features S-specific quad tailpipes and a rear diffuser inlay.
   
The SQ7 comes standard with 21-inch, twin V-spoke bi-color wheels with summer performance tires.
  
 In the interior, the SQ7 features a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles and S emblem, as well as stainless steel doorsills with an illuminated S logo. Heated S sport front seats come adorned in Black, Rotor Gray or Arras Red leather with diamond cross-stitch.



The seats come equipped with eight-way power with four-way power lumbar adjustment. Ventilated and massaging front seats are also available. Gray oak high-gloss wood interior inlays come standard and Carbon Vector inlays are available.
   
An available Black Optic package adds a black exterior kit with black Singleframe grille, black exterior mirror housings, black roof rails and 21-inch bi-color wheels with summer performance tires.

Model year 2020 SQ7 retail prices start at $85,785 including destination charge.