Audi SQ7 TDI review, test drive

Finally, how can you tell if the Q7 that whizzed by you was an SQ7? There’s not all that much but things unique to the SQ7 include its different air inlets and the silver housing for the mirrors. And if you don’t notice the quad exhausts at the end, you’ll definitely hear the sound they produce. I hope Audi also brings this sexy Sepang Blue paint option to India. On the inside, the SQ7 is identical to the stock Q7 in design but opt for aluminium trim here and alcantara lining there and what you’ll end up with will be a rather sporty cabin. The SQ7 gets all the bells and whistles you’d want and, yes, it will be available with a third row of seating as well.

The SQ7 is headed to India by Diwali this year. We hear it will cost about Rs 25 lakh more than the 45 TDI which means you can expect a price in the region of Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom). For the performance and technology on offer, the SQ7 would actually make for great value. I can’t wait to see how the mighty diesel stacks up against the X5 Ms, GLE 63s, SVRs and SRTs of the performance SUV world.