Audi SQ7 TDI
The Q7 family has welcomed a new member
in the form of the SQ7 TDI. Powered by a newly-developed 4.0-liter TDI that
replaces the old 4.2-liter mill, it delivers 435 PS and 900 Nm of torque, between 1,000-3,250 rpm, fed to the wheels through a
redesigned 8-speed automatic gearbox.
From naught to 100 km/h it
needs 4.8 seconds, top speed is limited to 250 km/h and in the NEDC,
it consumes 7.4 lt/100 km while emitting 194 g/km of CO2.
Audi's new SQ7 benefits from the first
electric powered compressor (EPC) fitted in a production vehicle and it waves
goodbye to turbo lag. The EPC is placed in the air path downstream of the
intercooler and has a maximum power of 7 kW. To meet the high power and energy
requirements, it has its own 48-volt lithium-ion battery, mounted beneath the
luggage compartment.
Riding on what is described as the most
advanced chassis applied to a road-going Audi model yet, the SQ7 has adaptive
damping functions from the second-gen Q7, air suspension, adjustable shock
absorbers, electromechanical active roll stabilization, four-wheel steering and
(optional) carbon ceramic brakes.
Setting it apart from lesser versions
are the new radiator grille with the S-specific design at the bumpers, side air
inlets, mirror housings and door inlays in standard aluminum, exhaust system
with four rectangular tailpipes and 20-inch wheels, wrapped in 285/45 rubber,
with options up to 22 inches. LED headlights are standard, while the Matrix LED
lamps are offered at an extra cost.
The 2017 SQ7 comes with either a five-
or seven-seat layout and prospective buyers will have to select between a large
array of goodies like the Virtual Cockpit.
Order books for European customers will
open this spring and prices starts from € 89,900 (US$ 97,618) in Germany.
