Quick Answer: The 2026 Audi SQ7 at a Glance
The SQ7 is the performance version of Audi's three-row SUV, built around a 500-horsepower twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 sending 568 lb-ft through an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic to standard quattro all-wheel drive. Audi's own 0-60 figure is 4.0 seconds. Two trims carry it for 2026: Premium Plus at $93,800 MSRP and Prestige at $99,800, each before a $1,395 destination charge — there's no base "Premium" SQ7 the way there is on the regular Q7. Sport adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering come standard on both, along with seven seats, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen system, and the S-specific cabin and exterior. New for 2026, the Carbon package that used to be Prestige-only is now available across the line. Audi Queens sits at 30-35 College Point Blvd in Flushing, and SQ7 owners have been writing about the store's service department for years.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: $95,370 all in for the SQ7 Premium Plus. That total includes the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee) on top of a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $93,800; it excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
A V8 in the three-row lineup
The regular Q7 splits its power between a turbocharged four-cylinder and a V6, but the SQ7 gets its own engine entirely: a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 from Audi's EA825 family, the same broad engine line that shows up under the hood of the SQ8, S8, and RS6/RS7. It's rated at 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft, routed through an 8-speed Tiptronic torque-converter automatic rather than the dual-clutch gearbox some other S models use, with quattro all-wheel drive standard on every SQ7. Audi's published 0-60 time is 4.0 seconds; Car and Driver's own instrumented test came in quicker, at 3.8, which only underlines that the factory number is the conservative one. For a seven-seat family SUV, that's supercar-adjacent territory, quick enough to matter when a gap on the Whitestone Expressway on-ramp isn't going to stay open long.
The suspension carries the same S-badge commitment. Sport adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering are standard equipment on both SQ7 trims, Premium Plus included, which is a different story than the base Q7, where adaptive air suspension only becomes standard once you move up to Premium Plus. Every SQ7 that leaves the Flushing showroom rides on the same air suspension, the same all-wheel steering, and the same V8, whichever trim is on the window sticker. Live SQ7 inventory shows current stock across both.
Three rows, S badging, one thirstier fuel gauge
Cargo and seating stay close to the standard Q7 — Car and Driver notes the SQ7 should swallow roughly the same 25 carry-on suitcases with the third row folded, and the power tailgate and touch-button third-row fold make loading a car seat or a Costco run about as painless as a three-row SUV gets. What separates the cabin from the regular Q7 is entirely S-specific: diamond-stitched leather sport seats bolstered more aggressively than the base car's, a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus with a dedicated S performance display mode, a 10.1-inch MMI touch response screen paired with a second touchscreen for climate and handwriting input, and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system standard from the first trim up. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, and Audi connect CARE adds remote start and remote vehicle status through the myAudi app.
The one place performance costs something back is at the pump. EPA rates the SQ7 at 14 city, 20 highway, 16 combined, on premium gasoline only — meaningfully thirstier than either Q7 engine option, and a real number to plan around for anyone cross-shopping a family SUV mostly on fuel cost. It's the trade-off that comes with a V8 shared, at various tunes, with some of Audi's fastest cars.
Pick your 2026 SQ7
SQ7 Premium Plus · from $93,800 MSRP
The full 500-hp V8, standard air suspension, and the S-specific cabin — the SQ7's starting point, not a stripped one.
SQ7 Prestige · from $99,800 MSRP
Adds standard Intersection assist plus the comfort and technology upgrades buyers expect at the top of the range.
What SQ7 owners say about the store
The SQ7's S-specific cockpit, carbon-look trim and virtual cockpit plus.
Audi Queens carries a 4.5-star average across more than 1,250 Google reviews, and the SQ7 shows up in that record across multiple ownership generations. One longtime customer, describing a chronic brake problem on his SQ7 where the brake vacuum pressure "would not hold for more than 30 minutes," wrote that Audi Queens "listened to my complaint regarding the 'vacuum leak' and fixed my problem again, in their first attempt," after five years of bringing his Audis in for service and repair (Tom Z.). Another buyer, after two months of shopping and building a different Audi first, described how his salesperson "had taken the time to find me an SQ7" that matched what he'd been looking for: "Ken thank you for paying attention, and for your attention to detail" (Will D.).
The pattern in both reviews is the same one that runs through this dealership's broader archive: buyers and owners naming the person who helped them, whether that's a salesperson tracking down the right build or a service advisor diagnosing a problem another shop couldn't. It's a detail that shows up disproportionately often around this specific nameplate.
Owning one here
Every 2026 SQ7 comes with Audi Signature Care, covering scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles at no cost, on top of the standard 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty. The SQ7 service & repair guide covers the 10,000-mile rhythm, what the V8, quattro, and all-wheel steering hardware need in this borough, and the certified service center steps behind the showroom. Money questions, from the $1,395 destination charge to the 8.875% NYC sales tax, live in the pricing & leasing guide.
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2026 Audi SQ7 have?
A twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 making 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic and standard quattro all-wheel drive on both trims. Audi's factory 0-60 figure is 4.0 seconds.
Is the SQ7 the same engine as the Lamborghini Urus?
Not the same unit. The SQ7's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 belongs to the same broad Volkswagen Group performance-engine family used across the Audi SQ7, SQ8, S8, and RS6/RS7, and the related MLB Evo platform underpins the Lamborghini Urus as well — but the Urus runs its own distinct tune and engine code. Same extended family, not a badge-engineered duplicate.
How much does a 2026 Audi SQ7 cost?
MSRPs are $93,800 for Premium Plus and $99,800 for Prestige, plus a $1,395 destination charge, before New York taxes and DMV fees. Some third-party research sites publish "starting at" figures with destination already included, which is why this guide states MSRP consistently without it. The pricing & leasing guide walks through every line, and current Audi Queens offers are posted separately.
Is the Audi SQ7 worth the price?
For a buyer who wants three rows and genuine performance in one vehicle, the SQ7's 500-hp V8 and standard air suspension are real, not badge-only, differentiators from the base Q7. Whether that's worth roughly $30,000 over a comparable Q7 trim comes down to how much the driving experience matters against the extra sticker and the thirstier EPA numbers — a back-to-back test drive against the Q7 tends to answer it faster than a spec sheet.
What about the Q7 and SQ8?
The Q7 is the non-performance three-row sibling, with turbo four-cylinder or V6 power from around $62,000 — a separate guide, not covered here. The SQ8 shares the SQ7's 500-hp V8 and platform but wears a two-row, five-seat, coupe-roofline body; it's also its own separate model with its own pricing, not part of this SQ7 set.
Both trims, one Flushing showroom
The Carbon package's quattro-badged sill inlay, new for 2026 on every SQ7 trim.
The trim guides below break down exactly what separates Premium Plus from Prestige, but the fastest way to decide is still sitting in both. Audi Queens keeps SQ7 stock on the floor alongside its certified pre-owned Audi inventory, and the team will pull whichever trims are available for a same-visit comparison. Book through the contact page.
All 2026 Audi SQ7 guides
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. Performance figures (horsepower, torque, 0-60 time) are manufacturer estimates measured under controlled conditions; always obey speed and traffic laws. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Audi Queens. Audi Signature Care terms per Audi of America's published program for MY2026 vehicles. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Audi Queens.