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.
With that extra power (and despite the torque deficit), the claimed 0-100 kph sprint time improves from 4.8 seconds to just 4.1 seconds, while top speed remains capped at 250 kph. Of course, the switch away from diesel means the facelifted SQ7 and SQ8 aren’t nearly as efficient as before, with the claimed combined fuel consumption coming in at 11.9 L/100 km.
Standard kit for the SQ7 includes items such as 22-inch alloy wheels, adaptive air suspension sport, adaptive cruise control, all-wheel steering, a surround-view camera system, HD matrix LED headlamps (with Audi laser lights), Audi virtual cockpit plus, a Bang & Olufsen 3D premium audio system, a panoramic glass roof, Valcona leather upholstery, front-seat heaters and plenty more. The SQ8, meanwhile, upgrades to 23-inch wheels.
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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