10 Days With The Audi SQ7
Audi SQ7 – Introduction
So far, the Audi SQ5 was my favourite everyday car. But a couple of days ago, I picked up the brand new Audi SQ7 – pretty curious if it will change my mind.
So why am I not talking about the SQ5 and not the Q7?
- I didn’t drive the Q7 yet
- The former Audi Q7 didn’t attract me a lot (it somehow appeared big and clumsy & the consumption was huge)
Audi SQ7 – Pick Up ¦ Day 1 – 3
Audi just launched their brand new model: The Audi SQ7. My excitement was high, simply because it’s now the biggest Diesel engine you can get in an SUV.
Wait, seriously?
Audi is now using a 4 litre V8 Diesel engine – triple turbo charged. So the acceleration is very intense, despite the SUV is 2,3 tons heavy.
The Audi SQ7 in figures?
- 900nm of torque (that’s totally insane and more than many supercars)
- 435bhp
- 4,8 seconds from 0-100
I’m reading triple turbo charged, how does that work?
Yes, there is an additional electric compressor (EAV in German), this particular addition supports the engine during the start & speed-up. An interesting method to get rid of the famous turbo lag.
EAV – Here is how it works:
Audi SQ7 – The Driving ¦ Day 3 – 8
Let me tell you, this is a new driving experience. I’m reviewing a lot of cars these days, but the Audi SQ7 kicked me into a new dimension. Why that?
The new Audi SQ7 is almost self-driving
24 (!) assistant tools are part of the SQ7. Let me list a few really interesting features:
- Cruise- and distance control with a logic that analyses the signs and automatically adjusts your speed
- The car takes over the steering & speed in traffic jam until 65km/h
- Included lane departure system
- Auto-breaking during dangerous situations
- Control of the upcoming road and detection of pedestrians and animals in the night
- Auto-parking
I’m pretty sure I could keep counting the endless options of the SQ7, it’s definitely the most advanced car I drove so far. But there is another benefit.
Audi SQ7 – Comfort & Space
Yes, Audi’s new SUV is huge! 5 meters long and 2,2 tons heavy – very spacious. An ideal everyday car for a family with 2-3 kids. I’m 6.4 tall and I still have a whole arm of space when sitting in the back, brilliant!
Audi SQ7 – My Résumé ¦ Day 8 – 10
Floating is the word that describes the driving experience with the Audi SQ7. There is a lot of power available if you need it, but usually you just float. There is really a lot of space and comfort, the perfect car for your holidays.
The self-driving is impressive and also for a ‘behind-the-wheel-enthusiast’ a very cool feature.
The colour you’re seeing here is called ‘sepang blue’ & you can get this model with all the fancy options for 145’000 CHF.
Any disadvantages?
Well, Audi claims the consumption is around 7 litres diesel, I didn’t make it under 10 though. You might have some difficulties to find a parking space in the city – but the assistant can fix that too. 145k is not cheap, but still the car delivers a lot of value.
Would I buy it?
Well, we don’t have kids yet. So it’s a bit ‘too big’ for us. But with a family? Absolutely yes.
