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MotorWeek road test of the updated 2025 SQ7
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Review: Audi Q7 55 TFSI Black Edition
Audi Q7 55 TFSI Black Edition Fast Facts
Powertrain: 3.0-litre, V6 turbopetrol
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Power: 250 kW @ 5 000 r/min
Torque: 500 N.m @ 1 370 r/min
Driven wheels: all
Claimed fuel consumption: 9.3 L/100 km
Emissions: 210 g/km
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Verdict
The first product to be built on this iteration of the MQB Evo architecture, whether for its versatile, station wagon-inspired styling or simply while struggling for attention alongside the likes of its Q8, Cayenne, Urus and Bentayga relations, the modern Q7 has the potential to be overlooked in this segment. The updates to this otherwise impressively comfortable, spacious and now notably capable product certainly move it to the front row of its latest family portrait.
If you don’t require the additional seating, the Audi’s equally impressive modern Volkswagen Touareg cousin, available in our market with the brand’s proven 3.0 TDI powertrain, is also a solid option.
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Audi Q7 55 TFSI Black Edition Fast Facts
Powertrain: 3.0-litre, V6 turbopetrol
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Power: 250 kW @ 5 000 r/min
Torque: 500 N.m @ 1 370 r/min
Driven wheels: all
Claimed fuel consumption: 9.3 L/100 km
Emissions: 210 g/km
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Verdict
The first product to be built on this iteration of the MQB Evo architecture, whether for its versatile, station wagon-inspired styling or simply while struggling for attention alongside the likes of its Q8, Cayenne, Urus and Bentayga relations, the modern Q7 has the potential to be overlooked in this segment. The updates to this otherwise impressively comfortable, spacious and now notably capable product certainly move it to the front row of its latest family portrait.
If you don’t require the additional seating, the Audi’s equally impressive modern Volkswagen Touareg cousin, available in our market with the brand’s proven 3.0 TDI powertrain, is also a solid option.
Review: Audi Q7 55 TFSI Black Edition
Audi SA has introduced its updated Q7 range. We report after spending extended time behind the wheel of the new Q7 55 TFSI Black Edition.
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Juliet drives the updated Q7 55 TFSI
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Is a USED Audi SQ7 an expensive nightmare waiting to happen? - ReDriven
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Audi SQ7 and SQ8 (2025) Price & Specs
The facelifted Audi SQ7 and SQ8 will soon launch in South Africa, each switching from a V8 turbodiesel engine to a twin-turbo V8 petrol motor. Here’s what they cost…
The facelifted Audi SQ7 and SQ8 are just about to hit the market in South Africa. The big news? The old V8 TDI engine has made way for the Volkswagen Group’s familiar twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol motor.
In addition, both the SQ7 and SQ8 are now available locally in Black Edition guise, which adds the Ingolstadt-based automaker’s Black Styling Package Plus along with black side-mirror caps, a black grille surround and privacy glazing for the rear windows.
So, how much do these updated derivatives cost? Well, the Audi SQ7 TFSI kicks off at R2 540 500, while specifying this variant in Black Edition form adds R34 000 to the price (taking it to R2 574 500). Meanwhile, the Audi SQ8 TFSI starts at R2 640 500, with the Black Edition version coming in from R2 675 500 (R35 000 up).
As a reminder, the 4.0-litre turbodiesel unit employed by the pre-facelift SQ7 and SQ8 offered peak outputs of 310 kW and 900 Nm. The TFSI-badged V8 petrol engine in the refreshed derivatives, meanwhile, sends 373 kW and 770 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
How much do the Audi SQ7 and SQ8 cost in SA?
Audi SQ7 TFSI – R2 540 500
Audi SQ7 TFSI Black Edition – R2 574 500
Audi SQ8 TFSI – R2 640 500
Audi SQ8 TFSI Black Edition – R2 675 500
The prices above include Audi’s 1-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
The facelifted Audi SQ7 and SQ8 will soon launch in South Africa, each switching from a V8 turbodiesel engine to a twin-turbo V8 petrol motor. Here’s what they cost…
The facelifted Audi SQ7 and SQ8 are just about to hit the market in South Africa. The big news? The old V8 TDI engine has made way for the Volkswagen Group’s familiar twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol motor.
In addition, both the SQ7 and SQ8 are now available locally in Black Edition guise, which adds the Ingolstadt-based automaker’s Black Styling Package Plus along with black side-mirror caps, a black grille surround and privacy glazing for the rear windows.
So, how much do these updated derivatives cost? Well, the Audi SQ7 TFSI kicks off at R2 540 500, while specifying this variant in Black Edition form adds R34 000 to the price (taking it to R2 574 500). Meanwhile, the Audi SQ8 TFSI starts at R2 640 500, with the Black Edition version coming in from R2 675 500 (R35 000 up).
As a reminder, the 4.0-litre turbodiesel unit employed by the pre-facelift SQ7 and SQ8 offered peak outputs of 310 kW and 900 Nm. The TFSI-badged V8 petrol engine in the refreshed derivatives, meanwhile, sends 373 kW and 770 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
How much do the Audi SQ7 and SQ8 cost in SA?
Audi SQ7 TFSI – R2 540 500
Audi SQ7 TFSI Black Edition – R2 574 500
Audi SQ8 TFSI – R2 640 500
Audi SQ8 TFSI Black Edition – R2 675 500
The prices above include Audi’s 1-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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Ignition GT review of the updated 2025 Q7
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Reba S Cars launch review of the 2025 updated Q7 & Q8
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Audi Q7 & Q8 (2025) Launch Review
How much does Audi Q7 and SQ7 cost in South Africa?
Q7 55 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Platinum Edition R1 958 000
Q7 55 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Black Edition R1 987 900
SQ7 TFSI quattro Tiptronic R2 540 500
SQ7 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Black Edition R2 574 500
Prices (March 2025) include a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway (service and maintenance) Plan.
How much does Audi Q8, SQ8 and RSQ8 cost in South Africa?
Audi Q8 45TDI quattro Platinum Edition R1 968 700
Audi Q8 45TDI quattro Black Edition R2 011 700
Audi Q8 55TFSI quattro Platinum Edition R2 015 400
Audi Q8 55TFSI quattro Black Edition R2 058 400
Audi SQ8 TFSI quattro R2 640 500
Audi SQ8 TFSI quattro Black Edition R2 675 500
Audi RSQ8 quattro Performance R3 266 100
Prices (March 2025) include a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway (service and maintenance) Plan.
Summary
Before I forget, a more economical turbodiesel iteration of the Q7 is due to be released later this year… This 45 TDI model will certainly be the more sensible option and, with 183 kW and 600 Nm, it will hardly be a slouch. In truth, no matter which Premium SUV-flavoured Q model you settle on, you’ll encounter a Teutonic large luxury car rich in atmosphere with an engaging driving experience to match.
How much does Audi Q7 and SQ7 cost in South Africa?
Q7 55 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Platinum Edition R1 958 000
Q7 55 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Black Edition R1 987 900
SQ7 TFSI quattro Tiptronic R2 540 500
SQ7 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Black Edition R2 574 500
Prices (March 2025) include a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway (service and maintenance) Plan.
How much does Audi Q8, SQ8 and RSQ8 cost in South Africa?
Audi Q8 45TDI quattro Platinum Edition R1 968 700
Audi Q8 45TDI quattro Black Edition R2 011 700
Audi Q8 55TFSI quattro Platinum Edition R2 015 400
Audi Q8 55TFSI quattro Black Edition R2 058 400
Audi SQ8 TFSI quattro R2 640 500
Audi SQ8 TFSI quattro Black Edition R2 675 500
Audi RSQ8 quattro Performance R3 266 100
Prices (March 2025) include a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway (service and maintenance) Plan.
Summary
Before I forget, a more economical turbodiesel iteration of the Q7 is due to be released later this year… This 45 TDI model will certainly be the more sensible option and, with 183 kW and 600 Nm, it will hardly be a slouch. In truth, no matter which Premium SUV-flavoured Q model you settle on, you’ll encounter a Teutonic large luxury car rich in atmosphere with an engaging driving experience to match.
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Ignition GT launch review of the updated 2025 Q7 & Q8
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AutoTopNL review of the updated 2025 SQ7
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REVIEW | Spacious and sophisticated: Why the Audi Q7 SUV continues to impress
REVIEW | Spacious and sophisticated: Why the Audi Q7 SUV continues to impress
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Remove Before Race review of the updated SQ7
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Cars.co.za review of the updated SQ7
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Kumbi-M On Cars review of the updated Q7
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Audi Q7 (2025) Review
FAST FACTS
Model: Audi Q7 55TFSI quattro Black Edition
Price: R1 987 900 (November 2025)
Engine: 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power/Torque: 250 kW/500 Nm
0-100 kph: 5.6 sec (claimed)
Claimed consumption: 9.9 L/100 km
Luggage capacity: 780-1 908 litres
Audi Q7 55TFSI Price and after-sales support
The Audi Q7 55TFSI quattro Black Edition costs R1 987 900 (November 2025), which includes a 1-year/unlimited km warranty, as well as a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway Plan (maintenance plan).
Verdict
There’s no denying the performance appeal of the 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol-powered Audi Q7 55TFSI quattro. If required, it can deliver more than enough straight-line punch, and that begs the question: why would you splurge on an SQ7 when this variant offers (about) 75% of the performance for R500k less?
We believe the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel (45TDI), which we’ve already experienced in the Q8 coupe-SUV, is better suited to the Q7 than the admittedly fleet-footed 55TFSI. Having said that, if you’re happy to enjoy the performance the latter offers at the expense of economy, we have no trouble in recommending the turbopetrol – it remains one of the more accomplished, refined and practical offerings in its segment.
FAST FACTS
Model: Audi Q7 55TFSI quattro Black Edition
Price: R1 987 900 (November 2025)
Engine: 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power/Torque: 250 kW/500 Nm
0-100 kph: 5.6 sec (claimed)
Claimed consumption: 9.9 L/100 km
Luggage capacity: 780-1 908 litres
Audi Q7 55TFSI Price and after-sales support
The Audi Q7 55TFSI quattro Black Edition costs R1 987 900 (November 2025), which includes a 1-year/unlimited km warranty, as well as a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway Plan (maintenance plan).
Verdict
There’s no denying the performance appeal of the 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol-powered Audi Q7 55TFSI quattro. If required, it can deliver more than enough straight-line punch, and that begs the question: why would you splurge on an SQ7 when this variant offers (about) 75% of the performance for R500k less?
We believe the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel (45TDI), which we’ve already experienced in the Q8 coupe-SUV, is better suited to the Q7 than the admittedly fleet-footed 55TFSI. Having said that, if you’re happy to enjoy the performance the latter offers at the expense of economy, we have no trouble in recommending the turbopetrol – it remains one of the more accomplished, refined and practical offerings in its segment.
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What Car? review of the updated Q7
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Reba S Cars review of the updated Q7