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Audi Expands SUV Offerings with Petrol SQ7, SQ8

Audi’s SQ7 and SQ8 offerings emerged last year. Against the market, the German behemoth chose to release the performance models with diesel power.

A little over a year after the diesel models debuted, Audi has released petrol versions.

The TFSI models both use the 4.0 TFSI V8. Power output is 507 hp, while torque is 770 Nm. That’s enough to get both cars to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds with a top speed limited to 250 km/h.

Compared to the SQ7 and SQ8 TDI, that’s an improvement of 0.7 seconds. Of course, part of the difference is down to weight.

The petrol model will carry around 300 kg less than the diesel variant. This is mainly due to the fact that it does without the 48 volt system found in the TDI.

The SQ7 and SQ8 TFSI, instead make do with twin-scroll turbochargers. To improve efficiency, Audi also offers a cylinder on demand (COD) system.

Of course, you can’t pack this much power and performance without making changes to the chassis. As with the TDI, the TFSI comes equipped with adaptive air suspension, controlled dampers and all-wheel steering.

Audi SQ7 TFSI Rear

Audi’s excellent electromechanical active roll stabilization (eAWS) system is also on offer. It includes a sport differential.

In the looks department, the Audi SQ7 now comes with 20-inch wheels as standard, with wheels up to 22 inches available as an option.

The SQ8 gets larger 21 inch rims as standard with 22- and 23-inch wheels optional. Both cars feature front brake discs measuring 400 millimeters in diameter.

If you want one, Audi will launch them in the Autumn of this year. List prices in Germany are 93,287.40 for the SQ7 and 101,085.72 euros for the SQ8. Both undercut their respective RS models by about 26,000 euros.

July 19, 2020 / Comments Off on Audi Expands SUV Offerings with Petrol SQ7, SQ8
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2020 Audi SQ7 TDI Next to Receive V8 Diesel

The Audi SQ7 TDI follows on from the release of the Audi SQ8 TDI last month. The facelift model for the second generation receives the same technology as its sportier brother combined with the visual updates applied to the Q7 range at the start of the year.

The previous generation 2 model of the Audi SQ7 TDI featured the same 4.0 litre V8 power plant. Audi’s system for the V8 includes twin turbochargers mounted close to the engine with a supplemental third electric compressor. The third compressor is powered from Audi’s 48-volt system and fills the gap between the turbos spooling and the arrival of that diesel power.

Power remains exactly the same as the outgoing model; 429 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. The SQ7 TDI hits the 100 km/h mark slightly quicker though with a 4.8 seconds, although the reason why is not entirely clear!

The SQ7 TDI gets all of the trappings of the Q7’s mid-life refresh. These include sharper styling, slimmer headlights and a new front grill. On top of this, the SQ7 gets S-specific details. They include a revamped grille, aluminium mirror details, quad chrome exhaust pipes and 21-inch cast aluminium wheels.

The Audi SQ7 TDI goes on sale in Germany at the end of July and will cost €94,900, with the seven-seat model starting at €96,420.

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July 23, 2019 / Comments Off on 2020 Audi SQ7 TDI Next to Receive V8 Diesel
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