1st Drive New Audi SQ7 0-60 3.8 secs, 7 Seats and under £100k New!

[@davidbillberg2203]

3.8 seconds 0-60 is crazy for the SQ7 ❤

[@JoeAchilles1]

Nuts isn't it!

[@c190gtc]

With a 1 foot roll out. Realistic 0-60 is more of 4.0

[@shammyh]

Best part is... It's the same engine as the RS6/RSQ8. So with a low effort tune, you can get it to ~600 bhp. And it's already putting out peak torque of ~600 lbs/ft stock.

[@ells-aviation]

Sounds good in this day and age of filters killing noise and I am glad it’s a V8 still rather than an incendiary device

[@JoeAchilles1]

Agreed, especially from the outside 👌

[@JR90.]

That has to be the ultimate family, continent cruising machine! Shame its about £90k out of my budget! Great video, Joe.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man!

[@adamkhan5274]

Was out in our 2020 Q7 50tdi remapped by MRC to 380bhp and 890nm, does 40mpg on a run. Brilliant family car. Look forward to the new Q7 coming out.

[@piotrklos9543]

i have no business watching reviews of £97K entry level cars

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks for watching 🎬

[@joakimljung9993]

Did anyone ask for the poor’s opinion?

[@OBELISK3210]

That’s not inc the £2.5k road tax & the running costs on these beasts. 😅

[@bm_wuratli6883]

@@joakimljung9993 ??? u are impolite by the way whitout poor world can't live so u much have respect for poor ppl* or else who know may be u gonna be poor one day because of ur ego*

[@MarkWard-m5k]

It’s hardly an entry level car in the Q7 range 😂

[@BarryMakariou]

Always wanted the OG diesel SQ7 bet that’s a good price now

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yes, start at around £25k for leggy ones, unbelievable value!

[@CeriStenner]

Thanks

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you 😊

[@danielokpotimensah8747]

Audi fun 🎉 from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@KamSingh-y1s]

Amazing review as always Joe. I loved the way you summarised the comparisons between SQ7 and X7 M60i. I went for a test drive today, and I must admit that when you drive a SQ7, you completely don't realise that you are driving such a big 7 seater SUV. I watched your review on X7 M60i, but didn't get chance to drive that one yet to experience the differences. Other car we are considering is a 7 Seater RR P530 which has got the same engine as X7 M60i. But the price for that one is like £40k more than a SQ7!

[@og5918]

Cars have been more expensive for quite a while now but, I just still can’t get over or want to accept these prices 😢

[@johngoodwin1710]

It's always been a good sounding SUV, even when it drank from the black pump 🔊

[@JoeAchilles1]

Very true!

[@joedesi99]

Great review Joe and agree with your conclusion. We are on our second SQ7 having had the diesel one first and now the petrol v8. It’s a fantastic family car. Negatives are: - no dimmer switch for screens at night- need to go through the menu options which is a pain - fuel economy is tragic about 19 mpg - hybrid v8 would be nice option - steering feel. There is none but still enjoyable to drive enthusiastically - plastic steering wheel paddles feel cheap Other than that it’s great. Would have bought another diesel though it that was an option as that engine was perfect and sounded decent too. Not as good as the petrol obviously. Oh and no faults in 6 years of ownership of both cars. Built like a tank.

[@michalkozielski8817]

exactly same plastic paddles I already had in 2013 Octavia 3 RS :). I have MY2025 Q8 and those paddles are present as well ;). probably only in Bentley and Lambo from VW group they are not present ;)

[@Woodysuffolk]

Another great review mate ,HNY Joe 👊

[@billionbear]

Great review, Joe. I love that colour and if I was lucky enough to be in the market for one of these the pan roof would be a must!

[@JoeAchilles1]

You and me both!

[@jaybooth1968]

Had one of these for three years (thanks Joe for the original review - which helped persuade me) and get a new one in a couple of months. Feels a bit boring to get the same car again but, needing a family car, I couldn’t find anything else with 7 seats which also sounds awesome and is fairly swift - not at this price point anyway. The new one has a pan roof and the old one didn’t so good to hear your thoughts on that Joe. Thanks for the review! Love your work and always I tune in 😊

[@thesockdoctorr]

M50i?

[@jaybooth1968]

@@thesockdoctorrI’m not sure if it has 7 seats?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy, great to hear!

[@JohnGuidetti751]

@@jaybooth1968X5M60i can be optioned with 7 seats.

[@jaybooth1968]

@@JohnGuidetti751thanks for letting me know 👍

[@rhesaobineche2744]

Hi Joe! Great video, thanks. Keep up the good work. Recently bought myself a used example of the diesel SQ7 for my 50th and loving it!! On another note, I noticed your voice has been hoarse for an inordinately long period of time. If you are not doing something about it already, I implore you to get yourself checked out asap. Just to make sure it’s nothing serious. God bless.

[@matthewoliver9055]

Looks great in red with the black touches

[@realmusicreallife]

My bmw x5 m50i 7 seater is brilliant..love it

[@Watson1973]

Happy new year Joe And what a car to start 2025! Stunning looking Audi The SQ7 looks more sporty but as for comfort and luxury the X7 is also tempting Oh wait I just checked my bank account Don’t have £100,000 so I just continue watching your videos instead 😜😝🤪

[@MarkSeabrook-j3v]

That grill is grim. Went straight to Auto Trader for a diesel SQ7

[@adrianstarr]

excellent review! love this car! you didnt mention the Urus shares the same motor too! These can easily be tuned with ECU to 735 hp and rival the Lambo!

[@NVMotorsportUK]

Different crank, fuel system and exhaust obv

[@jermainehenry7180]

I have a ‘24 X7 M60i and this SQ7 was an obvious option. Really didn’t like it, and it felt old. It’s obviously due a proper refresh. The rumors of an SQ9 are interesting though! Might make the switch to Audi once that is released.

[@ArnTerry]

That's what I want the SQ9, currently have an SQ7

[@andivukomanovic8295]

Peggy approved 🤩💛

[@kofib3]

5:55 Just liked the way SQ7 squats down before taking off. Prefer the SQ8 in looks especially at the front with the grille..

[@TLIMS444]

Great review - as always! Happy New Year!🎉

[@khomotsomalefo8457]

Audis they look very good

[@salihsalimv]

It's a shame that Audi stopped fitting the brilliant anti roll bars to SQ7 when they switched from diesel to petrol. They've set that exclusive to SQ8. Those anti rollers make a big impact on body roll and handling on the diesel SQ7 and would have worked wonders in the petrol pot.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Ahh I didn't know or feel that, feels still feels very impressive for a 7 seater bus.

[@niclashedengran3880]

It is an optional extra. Here in Sweden it is offered with the Sports Differential for roughly £5k

[@Welwynnick]

Absolutely agree with that.

[@Huub1e]

It's opt-in the US with sports differential for5k. I've owned one both with and without and it makes tremendous difference. Without the adaptive roll bars thae car doesn't feel eager to turn. It protests a bit and leans over. Add the adaptive bars and it begs you to turn in. It can attack a corner and doesn't feel so big and ponderous. Bonus is that it greatly improves the ride in all modes especially on side to side movements. I consider it a must have option if you drive enthusiastically.

[@Welwynnick]

I just transcribed the subtitles at 16 minutes where he described "Dynamic Driving": "Yesterday off camera I did push it through one of my favourite twisty roads and it was pretty respectable, although once you started getting near it’s grip limits the car just started to understeer and that was with everything switched off. I guess that’s what you want in your big seven seater family car. It’s the safest way to approach ….. grip limits, but it wasn’t disappointing. I was still having fun, but I was very aware it’s weight and it’s mass. It didn’t shrink around me in the same way that, let’s say, Audi’s RSQ8 or RSQ8 performance does. Those models seem to defy physics altogether, whereas this one, although it does a good job at pushing physics to one side, you’re very aware of it’s size and of it’s weight." I always hear good things about what the SQ7 TDI, RSQ8, Bentayga, Cayenne and Urus do with the active anti-roll bars. I've had several Mercedes with ABC suspension, and it transforms handling. I think it's a huge loss not having those as an option on the SQ7 any more. This would be a show-stopper for me. Audi UK, please reconsider.

[@eugenem2338]

Just bought a 21 for $48k and couldn't be happier 👌👌👌

[@Welwynnick]

Joe said the BMW X70 M60 was the obvious competitor to the SQ7, but it's nearly a second slower 0-60. However, he clocked 3.97 in his last X7 test in Dec '22. Good enough! The Mercedes AMG GLS is also comparable, though even more expensive. I'm not taking sides - I'm considering all three, but it's difficult to separate them, and none of the reviewers are any help. 😞

[@DMKDRIVES]

Surely this makes the used ones from 2016/17 even a better buy!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Absolutely, it's only natural that 8-9 year old cars are going to cost a fraction of the price, just make sure you have a nice reserve to pay for any major mechanicals.

[@kamseihra]

After watching this I’m off to AT to look at used SQ7s! Might upgrade from my SQ5.

[@Uno91180]

Best all around Audi you can get

[@collenmusemwa]

U know what. If I'm going to drop 98k for a car. Yes. The paint has to be something special. Love this type of spec.

[@MadDecentUK]

Great review as always. I was looking through all of your previous SQ7/SQ8 reviews and I don’t think you’ve ever reviewed the optional “S Sports Package” which adds active roll stabilization and sport rear differential. Would love to hear your thoughts on SQ7/SQ8 with this package and how that improves handling in the twisty backroads.

[@skyhigheagleer6]

Still looks good as well

[@Johnny91832]

While i'm glad they added a petrol V8, a diesel V8 made more sense for 90% of people. It still had a lot power while being extremely efficient. Now the diesel V8 is dead. Is it more fun than the diesel SQ7? Absolutely, but then again, it's an SUV. That 0-60 is really amazing though.

[@JoeAchilles1]

There is an argument for both, but the V8 Diesel was never massively efficient in this bus, it also costs 10% more at the pumps, not much in it when you factor that in.

[@honza2755]

@@JoeAchilles1 The diesel was capable of 9L/100Km so it was much more efficient.

[@TheMediaparc]

@@honza2755 My 2.0L 170HP 1950Kg mid-size SUV is at 8L/100Km of normal driving and 12L/100Km of sporty driving! This beast's engine is more powerful, bigger in size and the car's total weight is greater, so I call BS.

[@fbf01]

Really like the Q7 but the grille is SHOCKING. The Q8 is so much nicer

[@danI43541]

What a great car! Still has the V8, still has the high end Audi interior… it‘s a bit of a dinosaur these days but that makes it literally perfect!

[@kyronrc]

Even though this is an old platform, it stilll is a bloody great car... Im getting the feeling the new one wont be as competent as this.

[@ShaunStone-u7n]

what is the make of the windscreen phone holder? great review as well

[@welcomecreator7653]

Back is good, front is bad. Grill looks like someone zoomed in on the old grill, did a screenshot and then pasted it on

[@John-l5g4i]

Great car I loved mine, shame about the mpg’s tho

[@drewyager4020]

Great sound

[@spendc8185]

Joe I had the V8 diesel and it was far better than the petrol! For obvious reasons 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JoeAchilles1]

Glad to hear, the diesel was massively impressive too!

[@kinocchio]

Jeez louissseeeee

[@sparkgsparks1736]

Crazy 😮

[@tyroneparker7480]

at review Joe !!! Must admit that its odd cars like this which are released / refreshed in 2024 still do not better the Jaguar F-Pace SVR for performance (3.8 seconds 0 to 60) ! The SVR has equal performance and is no less reliable than the Audi Q7 (from what I have heard), and now much much cheaper in the UK as the insurance for this class of car is expensive. Would like to see the Jaguar F-Pace SVR used as the benchmark when asessing this level of car My assumption (and as you have stated) is manufacturers haven't increased the performance levels of this class of car for some time now, so are relying on new features to differentiate. Note: - Appreciate the Audi and other newer cars in this performance bracket have newer tech / features, etc which may be thedeciding factor for many.. - I don't own a Jaguar F-Pace SVR so my assessment isn't inffluenced by ownership.

[@matthewyoung3942]

This may sound ridiculous to some if not most however should I ever be lucky enough to win the lottery an SQ7 is the first car I'm buying. I have 2 kids growing up fast and 1 large dog and another very large dog and all things considered I don't think there is a better all round family car for my life. Yes yes I know some people may shout Range Rover at me or defender and maybe even an X7 but none of those provide the mix of reliability, practicality, performance and value for money the SQ7 offers in my opinion. Kids aged 11 and 8, semi-rural location, a Newfoundland and a large cross breed, a relatively active lifestyle and as a current Audi owner this car would tick pretty much every family daily box for me and like I said if a lottery win meant I was putting together my perfect fleet of cars buying one of these would definitely be the easiest decision I'd have to make.

[@thereallotharmatthae]

Miss proper separate fog lights, still, and manual gages and buttons.

[@diegordroveredavila]

I would buy this car just because it has got a proper dashboard, as a car should, not screens like a bmw.

[@ApexCypher_]

Great review but no wonder new cars aren’t selling at these crazy prices. Car manufacturers thought they could blame inflation for increasing cars by 70%. Well no one is falling for that scam anymore 😀

[@blessingnyathi3751]

It sounds so good, this looks a better value for money

[@stephencollins7714]

That is TTRS level acceleration from a 7 seater SUV, totally irresponsible but so pleased that it exists and will be somewhat more affordable in a couple of years. The platform is 10 years old now though.

[@bogged9820]

Behave, it's very impressive but the TTRS trounces it in every aspect except practicality.

[@stephencollins7714]

@ I was only comparing acceleration to demonstrate just how fast the SQ7 is, clearly they are not competitors in any other respect.

[@Tracertme]

Thank goodness a proper car, and I don’t even like SUV’s. 😂❤

[@HawkMillFarm]

I'll take a S/H 21 reg with the big diesel please, peach of an engine (mines in a Cayenne) with 26-36mpg capability. Tows good too. The BMW id 400kgs heavier, that bonkers, how do they achieve that!

[@Utubeisazzho]

I like the 18 body better. Not available in the states tho 😢

[@AM-sd7jt]

Joe give us the new face lifted GOLF R review. Thank you!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Did that a few months ago, full review on road and track.

[@AM-sd7jt]

@@JoeAchilles1 Ohhh my bad, I forgot about that review..... have seen it. Anyway, thanks for the fast response!

[@TheIggy861]

Ngl that should have an rsq8 badge

[@c190gtc]

Please deactivate 1 foot roll out. Or at least mention it before hand because it's misleading to a lot of uninformed. Hence all other reviewers do it the European way your acceleration times are always a bit less. Beside that now, SQ7 great car

[@mihaicostescu]

Awesome. What would be your choice between X5 M60i and SQ7? Heard the quality is better with BMW these days plus it has the S68 engine...

[@gregs8685]

The Audi is hands down the better choice. The engines are roughly equivalent, but the Audi sounds much better. The BMW falls well short in handling. It is sloppy, even with the dynamic handling package. The Audi feels like a slightly higher RS6, the BMW feels like it is a foot higher.

[@DD-jq7bo]

Definitely X5. It's newer more powerful and rides better with a nicer interior. The Q7 with It's dark interior looks cheap and dated.

[@thepineappleburster4439]

This is whats so amazing about this car. 100k with 507bhp and insane torque.. A new Cayenne GTS is the same car but has less torque and costs way more. Ez choice made

[@JohnGuidetti751]

A cayenne GTS is £106k & will hold its value better than a SQ7. Easy choice made when financing both cars.

[@vipergts831]

Wouldn’t this compare with the BMW X5 M50 with third row option? I don’t believe Audi offers a true competitor to the X7 which is a larger car but rumors are a Q9 is coming to compete.

[@kaitanodieuleveut9552]

Wow fabulous sound awesome Amazing wonderfull nice car ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍😱😱😱💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾

[@communistgreyman2078]

We still can order new SQ7 in diesel in New Zealand 🇳🇿 because we are not stupid.

[@phvondel]

Website says TFSI mate.

[@communistgreyman2078]

@ what the website says and what you can order are completely different. Percentage per capita New Zealand orders more RS, BMW M cars than any other country.

[@craigh9112]

It’s funny cos a few years back when he reviewed this car with the petrol v8 he said the car more suits the diesel but in this video he said he’s glad it has the petrol 🤔

[@phvondel]

@@communistgreyman2078 I don’t think Audi even still produces a V8 diesel mate.

[@gregs8685]

Petrol engine is much better mate,

[@SDK2006b]

That is pretty good value compared to the other 7 seater cars around it

[@JoeAchilles1]

Agreed!

[@virtious8]

For less than £100k that’s a bargain, I’ll have two please.

[@nickblake8041]

The price of new cars now is a joke ! Time to boycott new car sales ...

[@markstone722]

Youll need shares in Petrol stations to keep this beast running with its mpg 😂

[@gmanlucian87]

I'm watching just in case I win the lottery.

[@MrBazon]

Some people might disagree, but I think I like the RSQ3 more than this

[@SenszR]

Another facelift?

[@robertm1570]

From searching for £700 octavias earlier this morning to watching houses on wheels XD This would be for real the perfect family car i'd have. The heart and soul of a cayenne but without being considered a douche.

[@JoeAchilles1]

😂

[@seanmichaelo9777]

I’ve had 2 sq7’s, just got a new defender and it’s shite !! Looking to get another sq7 when monies allow. Don’t get a new defender anyone reading this.

[@ianrusbridge6317]

RS6 or SQ7?

[@G2020-]

6

[@BusTrainsGuy20]

Just take a Q7 standard but if u want to save fuel as well there’s a PHEV in case you’re wondering, or just get a VW Touareg for less the price.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

You can’t get a Touareg with a V8.

[@jasonsong86]

If I have money burning a hole in my wallet for a winter ski vehicle, this will be the one.

[@bobz1736]

That grill is obscene 😢

[@scottleech9571]

10 x better looking than the Uranus and 3 x Cheaper .. no brainer

[@Birmingham_racing]

Imagine if it had 600bhp like the others

[@SB_170]

Rear is better looking than the front. Grill designs on the front look nasty.

[@sxhrgvs]

X7 needs to get more steps in. And watch the calories. 400kg heavier? Wtaf 😂

[@RaphaelAlmeida-o2q]

6:00 The 0-60 is bonkers and it’s slipping.If it had no slip,probably 3.75 or 3.7 which is rapid and if it was to 62,maybe a 3.8-4.0 which is insane.

[@igoresque]

That front grill is a bit ugly though

[@Abdi_Mohamed_]

Such a fat lump of fast practical SUV

[@markdean3217]

Have you seen how much the yearly car tax is for this car from April 2025 ❗️🤷🏻‍♂️😔

[@G2020-]

If you're buying one of these the car tax is not a problem.

[@mikewallace1723]

Presume you men road fund licence or whatever they call it? First one increases significantly, but is part of the on the road price. Guessing someone buying at this price point it’s not that important? No business user would touch this with a barge pole! BIK will be massive. EV route for them. So very few will be sold!

[@frenchie3167]

Achtung, Panzer!

[@brentpowell7889]

Who is spending money on this, it can’t be their own, no wonder new car sales are down 🤔

[@G2020-]

Footballers

[@brentpowell7889]

@ Conference League 🤔

[@sxhrgvs]

I would think they are mostly being leases, and I’m guessing around £2k/month. It’s still a lot, no doubt, but more people will find £2k a month (which they probably can’t really afford) than have £100k cash in their account to buy one outright. Nuts either way.

[@Lucas-x1i1k]

Huh? You talk 7 seats then show us. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@salninethousand2496]

FYI you weren't in launch control. You have to be in S not M (plus stability control fully off and auto start/stop off, engine at operating temp and the steering wheel straight ahead) and the revs will torque boost till about 3,000 rpm. When in launch control you'll be 0-60 mph in 3.5 to 3.6 sec.

[@nicohagl]

the grill uff bigger and worse imo than BMW XD

[@EH1942]

Lol... only under 100k new! Sure I'll buy 2. So detached these days. EDIT: I mean the car manufacturers... getting away with thinking of a number and trebling it.

[@JoeAchilles1]

When did I say "only under £100k"? Why did you like your own comment?

[@EH1942]

@JoeAchilles1 genuinely did not like my own comment... that was someone else... and the heading of the video is literally titled .. and under 100k new.... im assuming if you had been implying anything other than it was reasonable you would have said nearly 100k for a jacked up s7.. or such like. Reading my comment I guess you have taken it a little personally.. the detached reference was directed at audi... and the car market in general, throwing up prices at a rate far higher than even the crazy inflation for the last few years. But you have a platform where it probably should be challenged... I get that would probably not help the access to their vehicles for review though.

[@richard1441]

Who the hell has got £94k for a stupid car when people can’t even afford heating bills Madness

[@namename1]

Isn't q6 better? New face

[@mikej4532]

Great review and I love the engine. However a very very small % of people need 7 seats and even less want/able/need to spend £100k. The ZF box is not that reliable under full torque. A £40k EX30 is faster and better looking with plenty left over for holidays. I

[@funland108]

Joe, you’re using the words ‘little bit’ too often. It’s distracting.

[@ChanahsCreativeEdits]

Another Volkswagen in a nicer dress 😮

[@TheProboscisNose]

"...and under £100k new". Under £100k? Aww, how Audi look after us, hey? 🙄

[@Tyyyyyyyz]

Audi are taking the micky. This is their “haha look what we can do” car

[@adriandragomir106]

Lol saying under 100k like it’s some kind of bargain gtfo 😂😂😂

[@PQR5CHE]

This or a BMW X7 M60i…….

[@G2020-]

Front looks horrific