We expect the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 TFSI engine to do duty in the Audi SQ7 for 2025 as it has in the current model year, making 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. It remains paired with a rapid-shifting eight-speed automatic and quattro all-wheel drive. The automaker claims a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 seconds, while top speed is limited to 155 mph. Real-life scenarios show that the SQ7 can get there in under four seconds in its current guise.
Adaptive air suspension is standard on the SQ7 which allows drivers to adjust the ride height by up to 3.5 inches, and during highway cruising, the car lowers automatically by as much as half an inch, depending on current speed, to enhance aerodynamics and handling. There’s also a Lift function for when you feel the need to tackle rougher terrain, allowing you to increase ground clearance by up to 2.3 inches at low speeds.
All-wheel steering is also standard on the 2025 SQ7, which enhances both safety and comfort. The back wheels can turn up to five degrees in the opposite direction at low speed to reduce the turning circle and make urban navigation a breeze. At higher speeds, the wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels.
Benefits of the mild hybrid 48V assist are even more apparent when buyers option on the advanced suspension package, which adds a twin-clutch sport differential to the rear axle for torque vectoring and electromechanical active roll stabilization (eAWS). A range of sensors feed back to the eAWS system to adjust body movement through corners and on uneven pavement. This means a more comfortable ride and more confidence when hustling through a set of S-bends.