8.1
2023 Audi SQ7 TFSI review
The Audi SQ7 is getting long in the tooth, but its sonorous petrol V8 means it still has something to offer in 2023.
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Scott Collie
Audi SQ7 vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison
Audi SQ7
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Mazda CX-9
2024 Audi
SQ7
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2024 Mazda
CX-9
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$47,600 - $74,400
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 10.5 | |
