Used Audi SQ7 for SaleNationwide

Is the Audi SQ7 a good car?

Yes — the Audi SQ7 is a strong used pick if you want a family-sized luxury SUV with a sporty character and high-tech cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are its potentially polarizing design, its price, and the fact that the most desirable examples tend to be the ones with the strongest equipment and condition history.

43.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ7 models reliable?

Owners consistently give the SQ7 top marks, and the expert writeups repeatedly praise its comfortable ride, powerful engine, and easy-to-use technology. The cabin quality and overall driving experience also stand out as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Audi SQ7 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you’ll want to focus on condition, maintenance history, and accident history so you can keep the SQ7’s premium experience intact.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi SQ7?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi pre-sense basic and front, parking system plus with front and rear acoustic sensors, and top-view camera system with Virtual 360.
• Infotainment: the latest version of Audi’s MMI infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Audi Virtual Cockpit plus.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates fuel economy at 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway/17 mpg combined.

Which Audi SQ7 trim should I buy?

The 2020 Audi SQ7 offers these trims:

• SQ7: The 2020 SQ7 combines a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, 500 horsepower, 568 pound-feet of torque, an eight-speed automatic transmission, Quattro all-wheel drive, and standard sport-tuned adaptive air suspension with damper control. It also brings twin touchscreens, Audi Virtual Cockpit, and a comfortable, high-tech cabin, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want the full SQ7 experience.

What Audi SQ7 do most buyers choose?

The Audi SQ7 years with the most listings are 2022, 2024, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and condition mix. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often when balancing availability and value.

Is the Audi SQ7 safe?

• 2020: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Audi SQ7 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings. The Audi SQ7 offers a comfortable, sporty ride and a premium cabin that make it appealing as a daily family SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 500 horsepower, 568 pound-feet of torque, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest model includes the latest version of Audi’s MMI infotainment system and Audi Virtual Cockpit plus.
• Safety: The latest model adds advanced driver assistance systems including active lane assist with emergency assist, adaptive cruise control, side assist, and Audi pre sense rear with rear cross-traffic assist and vehicle exit warning.
• Starting price: The vehicle starts at $84,800 MSRP.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.