Audi has pulled the wraps off the 2027 Q7, and the family SUV now arrives with a much more assertive character than before.
The headline act is the new SQ7, which keeps the big-performance luxury SUV formula alive with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 591 hp.
It’s also part of a broader Q7 reset, bringing fresh combustion-era architecture, a redesigned cabin and a wider spread of seating layouts.
At a glance
- The 2027 Audi Q7 has been revealed, with the SQ7 serving as the V8-powered performance flagship.
- The SQ7 uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 591 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
- The new Q7 rides on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion architecture and will be offered with market-specific V6 petrol and diesel mild-hybrid engines.
A more muscular Q7 with clearer SQ7 intent
The new Q7 moves to Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion architecture, often referred to as PPC, giving the SUV a fresh foundation for its latest generation.
Visually, the change is immediate.
The front end adopts a new grille and a split headlamp arrangement, while the bodywork has been pushed in a more muscular direction than the outgoing model.
The SQ7 leans into that stance with a sportier treatment, including different wheels and blacked-out elements that separate it from the standard Q7 without turning it into a caricature.
It’s the kind of restraint Audi tends to handle well, especially on large performance SUVs where too much visual aggression can date quickly.
The V8 keeps the SQ7 firmly in performance SUV territory
The SQ7’s key mechanical draw is its 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8.
Output stands at 591 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, delivered through an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Audi quotes a 0-62 mph time of 3.7 seconds, which puts the SQ7 in properly quick territory for a three-row-capable luxury SUV.
The wider Q7 range depends on market, with Europe receiving a 3.0-liter V6 diesel paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system producing around 290 hp.
In the US, the new-generation Q7 is listed with a 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 petrol engine making 429 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque.
Three screens and a more flexible cabin
Inside, the new Q7 brings a completely redesigned layout built around three large screens and a new steering wheel.
The model will be available in 5-, 6- and 7-seat configurations, which should help it serve buyers who want anything from a luxury family hauler to a more spacious long-distance SUV.
The equipment list includes a panoramic sunroof, a 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, multi-zone automatic climate control, adaptive air suspension and advanced driver assistance systems.
That combination matters because the Q7 has long traded on versatility as much as presence, and the latest version appears designed to keep that balance intact while moving the cabin experience closer to Audi’s newest digital language.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | 2027 SQ7 |
| Platform | Premium Platform Combustion |
| Engine | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | 591 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Acceleration | 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds |
| Seating | 5-, 6- and 7-seat configurations across the Q7 range |
The 2027 SQ7 looks aimed at buyers who still want the refinement and usability of a large Audi SUV, but aren’t ready to give up the character and urgency of a serious V8.
