If you have a need for speed, but also a need for three rows of seating, the 2024 Audi SQ7 artfully blends performance and practicality. This midsize SUV offers plenty of cargo space, as well as a spirited driving experience.

What’s New for the 2024 Audi SQ7

For 2024, there are very few updates to the SQ7. The available Executive package now comes with traffic-sign recognition, and remote start is offered through Audi’s smartphone app.

Design

The SQ7 comes standard with 21-inch alloy wheels and is available with 22-inch alloy wheels. The available Black Optics package adds dark exterior details, and the Carbon Optics package adds carbon fiber exterior styling elements.

Powertrain

The 2024 SQ7 boasts a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that generates 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD). It also features four-wheel steering and an adaptive air suspension. An available S Sport package adds red brake calipers, active roll stabilization, and a sport rear differential.

EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2024 Audi SQ7 are 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. The SQ7 requires premium fuel. The SQ7 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds on the way to a top speed of 155 mph. When properly equipped, the SQ7 can tow up to 7,700 pounds.

Interior

Trims for the Audi SQ7 are Premium Plus and Prestige. Standard features on the Premium Plus include leather upholstery, heated front seats, quad-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, and a panoramic sunroof. An available Executive Package adds heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and an LED ambient cabin lighting system.

The Prestige trim adds power soft-closing doors as well as the features found in the aforementioned Executive Package. Opting for the Prestige trim unlocks the available Luxury Package, which adds Valcona premium leather upholstery, microsuede headliner, and massaging front seats.

Technology

In addition to the standard digital instrument panel, the SQ7 comes fitted with dual touch screens in the center console. The 8.6-inch lower screen operates the climate control, heated and ventilated (where applicable) seat controls, and various vehicle functions. The 10.1-inch upper screen operates the navigation, stereo, and the standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The SQ7 also comes standard with wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and multiple USB ports.

Safety

The 2024 SQ7 comes with a long list of standard driver-assistance feature, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. It also comes standard with front and rear parking sensors, as well as a 360-degree parking camera system. The SQ7 is available with a head-up display and a night vision camera.

Pricing

At the time of this writing, the 2024 Audi SQ7 has a base MSRP of $90,400 for the Premium Plus trim. The Prestige starts at $94,900. The Luxury package on the Prestige costs $2,900. The S Sport Package adds $6,000 to the price. The Bang & Olufsen 23-speaker stereo is a $5,000 standalone option. The Audi SQ7 is backed by a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty.