- The upcoming third-generation Audi Q7 has been noticed testing in sporty SQ7 guise
- A debut for the brand new Q7 is anticipated in late 2025 or early the next 12 months
- The brand new midsize three-row SUV could also be among the many final Audis launched with a fuel engine
Audi is engaged on a redesign for its Q7, and the brand new era’s sporty SQ7 variant has been noticed for the primary time.
The brand new Q7 is anticipated to debut in late 2025 or early the next 12 months, and can probably arrive as a 2027 mannequin within the U.S. The SQ7 variant must be out there across the similar time because the common mannequin.
2027 Audi SQ7 spy pictures – Photograph by way of Baldauf
The closely camouflaged SQ7 seems almost similar to the beforehand noticed common Q7. There are some variations, although, like two intercoolers, one on all sides, behind the decrease grille. These, together with additional plumbing, could be to chill presumably a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 presently present in different Audi S and RS fashions, together with the present SQ7 the place the engine develops 500 hp.
On the again. Audi’s trademark quad exhaust suggestions may be seen as with different S fashions. Manufacturing fashions will probably function chrome finishers.
2027 Audi SQ7 spy pictures – Photograph by way of Baldauf
Like different S-badged Audi crossovers, together with the present SQ7 which was simply up to date for 2025, the brand new SQ7 will probably journey on an air suspension with adaptive dampers. The prototypes are geared up with S-specific wheel designs that look a little bit bigger than the wheels fitted to the common Q7 prototypes, probably pointing to larger brakes on the S mannequin.
There’s nonetheless no clear shot of the inside, however one photograph reveals there will likely be a big touchscreen on the dashboard augmented by what’s probably a digital gauge cluster. It additionally seems just like the steering wheel has a flat-bottom design.
2027 Audi SQ7 spy pictures – Photograph by way of Baldauf
Manufacturing of the brand new Q7 ought to happen on the similar plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, the place the present Q7 is constructed. The plant’s different SUVs embrace the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. The plant can be earmarked to construct an electrical Cayenne that is additionally out testing in prototype type.
It is attainable the brand new Q7 lineup will likely be amongst Audi’s final new gas-powered mannequin introductions. The automaker’s already dedicated to promoting EVs solely and hinted its final mannequin with a fuel engine will launch as quickly as 2026.
