5 WORST And 8 BEST Things About The 2023 Audi SQ7

[@chrisf9801]

Dude...come on, the second row seats can move forward to give you a lot more room in the third row.

[@marcelk3847]

He knows bs about the sq7 anyways

[@kylekeenan3485]

Read this before the video started, but I bet noone has ever tried to put adult males in the 3rd row anyway. It fits children, women and smaller males fine.

[@edwardgallas8602]

My SQ7 is the exact car you’re talking about. Blackout edition… This car is unbelievable, I love my wife’s 500hp grocery getter!! Car is amazing!!

[@andy__p]

Using SQ7 for about 10 month (70k km I've done), generally good at all. The weakest side - MMI and online services; ZF transmission could be faster. Average consumption +-12.8/100km, in the morning city mode +- 30-35l/100km is not a problem)

[@drewyager4020]

Great vehicle but they do need a wood option for all that gloss black

[@dwnshft]

Agree

[@AnnihilationMachine]

They also need a white/beige leather trim option

[@drewyager4020]

@@AnnihilationMachine I like that idea.

[@gaara4667]

Wood? That would look just as bad.

[@msun8423]

I’d like a lid to the front cup holders as in other markets

[@modernbride]

Main thing in mind, this is definitely not the car that track guys would use to take to track not unless really crazy like me. But considering it's price , less power, older style and not having a RS version,. This is a Beast that on any highway or road will smoke all the other cars that were mentioned in this video. Also non of their 4wheel drive systems does anything similar to the Quattro. AND it's just extremely fast and handling is like A8 or better even . Don't forget the best sound system and insulation either

[@lucasknese1071]

What do you mean this is a not the car that track guys would take to the track? This is a PERFECT car to haul your track car behind :)

[@kylekeenan3485]

Also bear in mind regardless of its competition it will be faster than 99% of cars it actually drives with on a motorway/highway

[@modernbride]

@lucasknese1071 a track car of expensive type simply can not keep up with Q5 in most scenarios on daily basis at least in Los angeles pavements. They get damaged doing what I do every single day. Yes they have better everything on a flat freeway somewhere but also Q5 45 sline does something at higher speeds that's just unreal getting from 80 to 143 is like before you start getting worried

[@theschrom]

We have both a GLE and a SQ7 and the SQ7 is not bigger than the GLE, I can see how people feel this way when looking at a stats sheet but it’s simply not the case when you’re actually using the vehicle day to day. I get that the Q7 is a bit of an in between vehicle between the X5 and X7 but our GLE is far roomier with more storage than our SQ7. Like them both but slightly different use cases.

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

The Q7 model compete against the X5, GLE and Cayenne models = (midsize SUVs), not GLS, nor X7 (large size SUVs) Audi is already developing a large size SUV, which they released in China last year called the Q6. Yes, it’s true. Audi tend to be late to the game, but they tend to perfect their vehicles over their rivals. 🤓

[@carforcoin1161]

They're amazing with an APR tune

[@dwnshft]

I betttt😏

[@TyinAlaska]

SQ7 can take a simple tune and make like 700hp on 91.

[@maddskillz8]

I’d love to know how long you actually get out of your brake pads and rotors. Doesn’t seem to be many after market options available. Looking at a new SQ7 currently.

[@shaarujonvijayakumar3074]

Great Video Matt, I’m a fan of this SUV but I think I like the X5 M60i more

[@dwnshft]

Makes sense to me💯

[@kylekeenan3485]

If you want 7 seats I recommend the SQ7 over the BMW. Speaking from experience.

[@mikhailstrapko6417]

Hey Downshift, what did you like better sq7/q7 or the Gle 450/580?

[@dwnshft]

@@mikhailstrapko6417 good question - if you want a more modern car then GLE, but I think the Q7/SQ7 is a more luxurious experience

[@SERBIASRT8]

Nice review. Super calm and thorough.

[@dwnshft]

thanks for watching🙏

[@michaelglaser1669]

The backup camera on the q7 is absolutely terrible

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! SQ7 or GLS 63??

[@clauzone03]

Don't like the fingerprint magnet that is the dashboard...

[@dwnshft]

agree

[@zacharymcintosh918]

True story

[@Marko-tv3sw]

The worst is that it is a TFSI and not a TDI. Only 50 hp @ 1000 rpm when trying to move the car (TDI has 120 hp when idling) and almost half the power of a TDI when daily driving (@ 1750 rpm, 130hp vs 220 hp). It is too slow when driving normal. Awful range and excessive consumption in dynamic driving. I will sacrifice 10% of max power for having almost twice as much when driving normaly 99% of time. Drive both and you will understand.

[@ryanb8736]

You do understand that this is a performance model right?

[@Marko-tv3sw]

Yes. I have tested both. TDI gives more power in 95% of RPM you will be driving​. Only on MAX TFSI feels 10-15% stronger but max hp is useless unless you are crazier then me and you will be constantly pushing it to 6000 rpm which I highly doubt (nobody has ever passed me on highway). But pushing so hard means you have to buy a gas station (yes, it's possible to have ~70L/100km consumption). I have reached it with RS6 on highway ~ 130km with 1 tank. Computer was showing 10km left when reserve lit. And that beast will drink it even faster on 270-290km/h (I doubt it can reach 290km/h) with higher position and more weight. It's a hassle to fill the tank every 300-400 km.

[@viccao8431]

Even at idle I don’t think it’s 1k rpm. And you aren’t flooring it all the time the only time you need power is when you step on it more and it holds the gear longer. The the TDI sounds so bad

[@zacharymcintosh918]

I own one. Yes guzzles fuel in dynamic but you’re really splitting hairs. It’s inconspicuous, nice massage chairs, growls when it starts, o-60 in 3.9. Love it

[@Marko-tv3sw]

@@zacharymcintosh918 TDI is a monster off the line. I managed 3.6s. There are claims of 3.5s and even 3.4s online. There is no way you are beating it there because you don't have so much power until higher rpms. TFSI is playing catch up game (Power = torque x rpm) You need rpm's for power. TDI doesn't (as much as TFSI). That is the trick. You drive on less hp 99% of the time even though your max is higher. But who really uses max and how many times? And you need to reach max first. So I'll take 50% more kick and power at lower rpms that is always available and noticable less consumption when pushed (for similar effect). That is the reason why it drinks less. Pure logic. You have more HP available but 99% of your daily drives are done on 225hp vs 150hp for example. TDI is a mich more punchier daily driver. In the city the TFSI can't beat me, on highway the TFSI will beat me for sure but I don't care. He can't go very far in front :) Not to mention he must stop to fill sooner :)

[@Marko-tv3sw]

I like my power all the time not just once per year floor it to show off to your friend. I see too many of these driving economic ~100-120kmh (60-75 mph) on highway. Besides, the only thing I like from sports cars is power. I hate everything else. Noise, sports suspension, 22" wheels. I want power, quality, comfort and silence (S class, A8, bmw7 etc...) CEO style drive. So for me it's quite the contrary. The TDI sounds better because it produces less noise when pushed. There is almost no sound but pulls like a rocket. TFSI makes less noise only at idle. Not to mention the hassle of refueling every 400-500km. It's just not for me.

[@zacharymcintosh918]

We take it in the mountains, take my kid to school… it’s great. Relax

[@Marko-tv3sw]

​@@zacharymcintosh918 I'm not saying it's not a great car. It's a monster. It's just splitting hairs who likes what more. Or an explanation why I like the "faster" one with "more" hp from the TDI (most of the time). I want it to go fast even when not pushed and with more range. That's it

[@dnice362]

Wood option is weird on a sport vehicle

[@JaySinead12]

And now bmw have alpina x7

[@JRB41]

Get an X5 M60i - much better tech, better MPG, better reliability, quicker 0-60, and 3 years complimentary maintenance. While BMW/Porsche products don’t look quite as good as they did 10+ years ago I’d choose any of their cars over a new Audi product

[@The_Panda99]

Better tech like what

[@The_Panda99]

Better tech like what

[@ryanb8736]

BMW’s V8’s are still problematic. The B58 is a better option and just tune it to over 500hp easy. Better reliability. Porsche and Audi do look better on the outside. BMW have nicer interiors.

[@arnoldsidney-i3q]

He doesn't really know what he is talking about