Quick Answer: 2026 Audi SQ7 Premium Plus
Premium Plus is the entry point into the 2026 SQ7 lineup at $93,800 MSRP before the $1,395 destination charge, and "entry point" undersells it — there's no stripped-down base SQ7 the way there's a base Q7. Premium Plus already carries the full 500-hp twin-turbo V8, standard Sport adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering, three rows with power-fold seating, the 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen system, and the S-specific cabin and exterior. New for 2026, the Carbon package (carbon-fiber mirror housings and side sill inlays) is available on this trim for the first time, having been Prestige-exclusive before. It's the trim buyers choose when they want everything the SQ7 badge stands for without paying for the Prestige's extra comfort layer.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: starting at $95,370 all in for the SQ7 Premium Plus — the $93,800 manufacturer’s suggested retail price plus the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee). It excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
Everything that makes it an SQ7, standard
Audi didn't hold anything mechanical back for the second trim up. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8's 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft, the 8-speed Tiptronic automatic, standard quattro, and Audi's 4.0-second 0-60 figure are identical to the Prestige above it. So is the suspension: Sport adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering are both standard equipment on Premium Plus, not something reserved for the range-topper the way it works on the base Q7. Buyers cross-shopping purely on performance won't find a reason to spend the extra $6,000 for Prestige — the driving experience is the same car underneath.
The cabin already wears the full S treatment at this trim: diamond-stitched leather sport seats, a flat-bottom S steering wheel, the 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus with its dedicated S performance display, and the 10.1-inch MMI touch response screen alongside a second touchscreen for climate control. Outside, the S sport exterior design carries the Singleframe grille treatment, S-specific bumpers, and quad exhaust tips that mark an SQ7 from a regular Q7 at a glance.
What's genuinely new for 2026
The one documented running change for the model year lands squarely on this trim. The Carbon package — carbon fiber exterior mirror housings and side sill inlays — used to be reserved for Prestige buyers; for 2026 it's available across the whole SQ7 line, Premium Plus included. It's a cosmetic option, not a performance one, but it's the detail that separates a Premium Plus that looks identical to last year's from one that visually signals the newer model year. Beyond that one change, independent reviewers note there's little else different about the 2026 SQ7 — the formula that's made this trim popular carries over largely intact.
Options worth knowing about at this level
Beyond standard equipment, Premium Plus opens up most of the SQ7's option sheet: the S sport package (active roll stabilization, a sport rear differential, and red brake calipers) for buyers who want to sharpen the chassis further, the Luxury package for extended leather across the dashboard and armrests with a Dinamica headliner, Matrix LED headlights with optional laser light technology, OLED taillights with four selectable signatures, and the Bang & Olufsen Advanced sound system, a 1,920-watt, 23-speaker, 23-channel upgrade over the already-standard 19-speaker setup. None of those change what trim the SUV is; they're a Flushing buyer building a Premium Plus to taste rather than a reason to look at Prestige.
Buyers who found their build here
Reviews around this end of the SQ7 range tend to describe the same thing: a salesperson who tracked down the right configuration rather than pushing whatever was already on the lot. One recent buyer wrote plainly, "My Dealer Jay T at Audi queens was great and provided world class customer service! I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and definitely recommending my family and friends to Jay T at Audi Queens!" (Christopher B.). It's the kind of review that shows up across the dealership's broader archive regardless of which Audi buyers eventually sign for, and it's part of why the store keeps a 4.5-star average across more than 1,250 Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 SQ7 Premium Plus cost?
MSRP is $93,800, plus $1,395 destination, before tax and DMV fees. Current programs are posted on the Audi Queens specials page, and the pricing & leasing guide covers what New York adds on top.
Is the Premium Plus missing anything the Prestige has mechanically?
No. The engine, transmission, quattro drivetrain, air suspension, and all-wheel steering are identical across both SQ7 trims. Prestige's confirmed standard addition is Intersection assist; the rest of the gap is mostly comfort and technology extras, covered in the Prestige guide.
Can I get the Carbon package on a Premium Plus?
Yes — new for 2026, it's available on every SQ7 trim, where it used to be Prestige-only. It adds carbon fiber mirror housings and side sill inlays.
Does the Premium Plus have the sport rear differential?
Only with the optional S sport package, which also adds active roll stabilization and red brake calipers. It's not standard equipment on either SQ7 trim.
How does the standard Bang & Olufsen system sound in person?
Best judged in the car. Check current SQ7 Premium Plus inventory and bring a familiar playlist on a test drive; the standard 19-speaker system is already a step up from a typical three-row SUV's audio, before even considering the optional Advanced upgrade.
The bottom line
Premium Plus is where the 2026 SQ7 actually starts, not a compromise trim underneath it. The V8, the standard air suspension, the seven seats, and the S-specific cabin are all here from the first configuration, and the new-for-2026 Carbon package gives it one more way to look the part.
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Manufacturer’s suggested retail price excludes the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee), along with taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Audi Queens. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Audi Queens.