Photo: Aksyonov Nikita
The SQ7 TDI has been around almost as long as Audi has been an "enemy to the environment." It came out in 2016 and is supposed to undergo a midlife refresh together with the rest of the Q7 family.
Even three years later, the electrically supercharged 4-liter V8 is an amazing piece of technology, which also powers the sexy new SQ8 and Bentley's Bentayga. We've always thought the S-badged SUV looked perfect for the job it was supposed to do: big, chunky, imposing and a bit rough around the edges.
But a facelift is welcome, provided it's not as stupid as the Octavia's. We have no concerns when it comes to the interior, where Audi shines. The new double-screen setup will be difficult for some to get used to, but it brings welcomed convenience. An top of this, the SQ7 will probably still be the most practical super-fast diesel SUV in the world, with 3rd-row seats that can actually seat people.
But let's see what this facelift business is about. Our rendering comes from Aksyonov Nikita and borrows most of the features from the 2020 Q7. This includes the new grille, Matrix laser headlights and a bumper that will take some getting used to. On top of that, we seem to have the bottom air intakes from the SQ8.
The images also suggest quad round tips for the 2020 SQ7, which is what the SQ8 has and could be a fake setup. Which doesn't bother us all that much, considering most of the "pleasant" sounds come from a sort of speakers. Still, we like the updated taillights, even though there wasn't anything wrong with the old ones.
While the output numbers for the SQ7 should stay the same, 435 HP and 900 Nm of torque (663 lb-ft), we're not so sure about the price. The coupe-like model that just came out stickers for €103,000, which is a big increase over the €89,900 of the original super-TDI back in 2016. This is partly to do with Audi being greedy, but also with emissions taxation.
But a facelift is welcome, provided it's not as stupid as the Octavia's. We have no concerns when it comes to the interior, where Audi shines. The new double-screen setup will be difficult for some to get used to, but it brings welcomed convenience. An top of this, the SQ7 will probably still be the most practical super-fast diesel SUV in the world, with 3rd-row seats that can actually seat people.
But let's see what this facelift business is about. Our rendering comes from Aksyonov Nikita and borrows most of the features from the 2020 Q7. This includes the new grille, Matrix laser headlights and a bumper that will take some getting used to. On top of that, we seem to have the bottom air intakes from the SQ8.
The images also suggest quad round tips for the 2020 SQ7, which is what the SQ8 has and could be a fake setup. Which doesn't bother us all that much, considering most of the "pleasant" sounds come from a sort of speakers. Still, we like the updated taillights, even though there wasn't anything wrong with the old ones.
While the output numbers for the SQ7 should stay the same, 435 HP and 900 Nm of torque (663 lb-ft), we're not so sure about the price. The coupe-like model that just came out stickers for €103,000, which is a big increase over the €89,900 of the original super-TDI back in 2016. This is partly to do with Audi being greedy, but also with emissions taxation.
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