Is the Audi SQ7 a good car?

Yes — the Audi SQ7 is a strong used pick if you want a powerful, comfortable luxury SUV with a polished cabin and easy-to-use technology. 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 premium pricing, and the fact that the most recent expert-reviewed years still center on style and value considerations rather than bargain pricing.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ7 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi SQ7 at the top of the scale, and the expert writeups repeatedly praise its comfortable ride, strong powertrain, and user-friendly technology. The overall picture points to a well-built luxury SUV that delivers a consistent ownership experience across the years in the data.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking history carefully and focusing on well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.8% — 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 haptic-response touchscreens 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:

• Audi SQ7: The best-value trim brings the turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, Quattro all-wheel drive, sport-tuned adaptive air suspension with damper control, twin touchscreens, Audi Virtual Cockpit, and a strong mix of comfort, performance, and technology.

What Audi SQ7 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing model years tend to give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing. They also usually attract more attention from used buyers because there are simply more examples to choose from.

Is the Audi SQ7 safe?

• 2020: 7/10

The 2020 SQ7 includes Audi pre-sense basic and front, parking system plus with front and rear acoustic sensors, and top-view camera system with Virtual 360.

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, and well-finished cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The SQ7 gets a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, plus a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that can recover up to 12 kilowatts of power.
• Tech: The SQ7 comes with the latest version of Audi’s MMI infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, Audi Virtual Cockpit plus, and a top-view camera system with virtual 360-degree views.
• Safety: Audi has packed in its latest in 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, intersection assist, and top-view camera system with virtual 360-degree views.
• Starting price: The 2020 Audi SQ7 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.