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2023 Audi SQ7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Audi SQ7 gets a light cabin-focused update rather than a redesign. Its main change is stitched leatherette dashboard trim across the lineup.
About the 2023 Audi SQ7
2nd-generation Q7/SQ7 (4M), facelift-era model; 2023 sits in the later part of this generation before the 2025 exterior update.
Audi positions the SQ7 as the three-row family SUV for buyers who want real V8 performance without giving up luxury, space, or everyday usability. It pairs seven-passenger practicality with S-model hardware like standard all-wheel steering and sport adaptive air suspension, then layers in Audi's digital cockpit and upscale cabin materials. Against rivals, its identity is less about off-road image and more about blending fast acceleration, stable road manners, and premium long-distance comfort.
The Premium Plus is the core seven-seat performance-luxury model, pairing a 500-hp twin-turbo V8 with adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, navigation, and heated leather sport seats. The Prestige uses the same V8 but adds comfort and convenience features such as a head-up display, quieter side glass, ventilated front seats, and remote parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Styling
Stitched leatherette dashboard trim was added across the lineup. Premium Plus also gained stitched leatherette on the armrests and center console.
Tech
Prestige gained remote park assist plus, which can help maneuver the SQ7 into and out of parking spaces.
2023 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 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg | 20 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 | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Night Vision System | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| 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 | ||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Massage Front Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Audi SQ7 redesigned?
No. The 2023 SQ7 remains part of the facelift-era second generation and receives only light cabin and equipment updates, with no platform or exterior redesign.
What changed on the 2023 Audi SQ7 Premium Plus?
The 2023 SQ7 Premium Plus gained stitched leatherette trim on its armrests and center console. It also received the stitched leatherette dashboard treatment added across the lineup.
What changed on the 2023 Audi SQ7 Prestige?
The 2023 SQ7 Prestige gained remote park assist plus. Its other distinguishing features include a head-up display, soft-closing doors, quieter side glass, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
Did the 2023 Audi SQ7 get a new engine?
No. The 2023 SQ7 carries over its 500-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 and eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2023 Audi SQ7 substantially different from the 2022 model?
No. The 2023 SQ7 is mechanically much like the 2022 model, with changes focused on richer cabin trim and added remote parking assistance for the Prestige trim.
2023 Audi SQ7 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Audi SQ7.
4.6
2023 Audi SQ7
(24 reviews)
“This car is brutally powerful and fun to drive! It handles like a sports car, but it's as comfortable as a plush caddy.”