Here's Audi's next Q7 SUV and US-only SQ7, now with an RS V8
Audi says the new Q7 is its quickest yet, while the North America-only SQ7 uses a 591 hp V8 and advanced lighting tech.
- Audi unveiled the third-generation 2027 Audi Q7 and a North America-only SQ7, both scheduled to reach U.S. dealers late this year for the luxury three-row segment.
- Built in Bratislava, Slovakia, the redesigned SUVs replace the 2017 model with a boxier, more imposing appearance aimed at strengthening Audi's position in the competitive three-row market.
- Powered by a 429-hp turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6, the Q7 reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds; the SQ7 uses a 591-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 for a 3.7-second sprint.
- New Digital Matrix LED headlights, finally approved for U.S. roads, allow drivers to maintain high-beams without dazzling oncoming traffic, complementing three dashboard screens and up to 78.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
- While 2027 pricing remains unreleased, the 2026 Audi Q7 ranges from $63,295 to $83,790 and the SQ7 starts at $95,095, positioning both models against the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE.
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Audi is preparing a technological innovation for the new Q7 model, which could change the way drivers communicate with other road users. According to reports, the vehicle will be equipped with an advanced signaling system, where the turn indicators will no longer be limited to traditional lights, but will be projected directly onto the road surface at night. This system is expected to display bright arrows or visual signals on the asphalt, clear…
The new Q7 shares a base with the A6 and should also make everything better in the interior. At the beginning, however, the large SUV is only available as a diesel.
The Q7 was once Audi's entry into the SUV business. The third generation is to convince with seven seats, new lighting technology and electrified diesel engines.
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