2020 Audi SQ7 Premium Plus
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- Photo: Audi SQ7 FL IMG 3318 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: AUDI SQ7 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2020 Audi SQ7 Premium Plus is a 500-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $84,800 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The SQ7 measures 199.6 inches long on a 118.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,291 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $84,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $85,775 |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 with cylinder on demand technology |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro, standard all-wheel steering) |
| Differential Type | quattro with center differential, standard 40:60 front/rear torque split (available quattro sport differential) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | S-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | S-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.8 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 21-inch |
| Tires Front | 285/40R21 |
| Tires Rear | 285/40R21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.6 in |
| Width | 87.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in |
| Front Track | 65.5 in |
| Rear Track | 65.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,291 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.7 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi SQ7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Audi SQ7
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi SQ7. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 AUDI SQ7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.