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 Lexus RX Comparison
Audi SQ7
Lexus RX
2024 Audi
SQ7
vs
2024 Lexus
RX
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
8.1
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Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$162,377 - $175,400
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Comfortable ride quality
- New-gen tech is a big improvement
Misses
- Engine note at odds with refined demeanour
- Middling performance
- Sunroof eats into rear headroom
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
NA
Colours Available
The RX is available in the following finishes:
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Iridium
- Graphite Black
- Sonic Copper
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport Performance)
- White Nova (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Sonic Quartz (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Titanium (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Vermillion (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Khaki Metal (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | - | |
