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2021 Audi SQ7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2021 Audi SQ7 is a heated steering wheel becoming standard on the Premium Plus trim, along with some reshuffled package content. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with no redesign or powertrain change.
About the 2021 Audi SQ7
2nd-generation Q7/SQ7 (4M, facelift introduced for 2020); 2021 is the second year of the refreshed version and the second U.S. model year for the SQ7.
Audi positions the SQ7 as a high-performance luxury SUV that does family duty without giving up serious speed. Its core draw is simple: a 500-hp V8, standard all-wheel drive, a tech-heavy cabin, and three-row seating for seven. Compared with rival luxury SUVs, the SQ7 leans toward quick acceleration, polished road manners, and a clean, digital interior rather than rugged off-road hardware or flashy styling.
The 2021 SQ7 is a three-row luxury SUV with seating for seven, a 500-hp twin-turbo V8 and standard all-wheel drive. Premium Plus has dual touchscreens, built-in navigation and a top-view camera, while Prestige adds features such as a head-up display, ventilated front seats, soft-closing doors and more advanced highway-driving aids.
What changed, by category
Trim equipment
Premium Plus gains a heated steering wheel as standard equipment. Audi also reshuffled package content, while the two-trim lineup otherwise carries over.
2021 Audi SQ7 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 568 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 7700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 69.6 cu-ft | 69.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 in | 29.2 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Cruise Control | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||
| Night Vision System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Massage Front Seat | ||
| Memory Front Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main change to the 2021 Audi SQ7?
The main change is a heated steering wheel becoming standard on the 2021 SQ7 Premium Plus. Audi also reshuffled package content, but the rest of the SUV is largely unchanged from 2020.
Was the 2021 Audi SQ7 redesigned?
No, the 2021 Audi SQ7 was not redesigned. It is the second model year of the refreshed SQ7 introduced for 2020, with only light equipment changes for 2021.
Did the 2021 Audi SQ7 receive a new engine?
No, the 2021 Audi SQ7 keeps its 500-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. There was no powertrain change for this model year.
What is the difference between the 2021 SQ7 Premium Plus and Prestige?
The 2021 SQ7 Prestige adds more comfort and driver-assistance equipment over Premium Plus. Its highlights include a head-up display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, soft-closing doors, acoustic side windows, adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assistance.
Does the 2021 Audi SQ7 have three rows?
Yes, the 2021 Audi SQ7 has three rows and seating for seven in both Premium Plus and Prestige form.
2021 Audi SQ7 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Audi SQ7.
4.2
2021 Audi SQ7
(42 reviews)
“It's an excellent vehicle. Very quick and beautifully appointed with room for 7 people or cargo.”
“The Q7 is the perfect size SUV, big enough to hold 7 when needed, but it drives like a much smaller vehicle.”