2024 Audi SQ7

The 2024 Audi SQ7 is the sporty version of the German automaker's well-rated three-row SUV, the Q7. The SQ7 retains the luxury and family friendliness of the Q7 but ratchets up the performance with a V8 engine that produces 500 horsepower, more aggressive suspension tuning and upgraded brakes. If you're looking for a seven-seater that doesn't compromise performance in the name of practicality, the SQ7 might be for you.

The SQ7 is ridiculously fast for a vehicle of its size. In Edmunds' testing, the SQ7 reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. For context, the quickest sprint we've gotten from the latest Ford Mustang GT is 4.3 seconds. True, the SQ7 is a large, heavy vehicle, and you'll feel its 5,300 pounds when navigating sharp corners. But despite its size and speed, the SQ7 does not compromise on comfort. The suspension is well tuned to soak up bumps from the road as well as manage the SUV's weight. This is a three-row SUV that perfectly balances power and comfort.

The Audi SQ7 isn't the only three-row luxury SUV that packs a powerful punch. The BMW X7's M60i version delivers 523 horsepower with its own turbocharged V8. And the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 is similarly luxurious and comes with a V8 capable of producing 510 horsepower. You may also consider the Porsche Cayenne S. It doesn't have a third-row seat, but it's easily the sportiest of the bunch. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to get our full report on the SQ7's performance, utility and more. Also note that we expect a significant face-lift and update to the SQ7 for the 2025 model year, though its muscular V8 should remain intact.

The 2024 Audi SQ7 is a seven-passenger SUV available in two trim levels: Premium Plus and Prestige. Both come with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (500 horsepower, 568 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard.