Audi SQ7 vs SQ8 2020 comparison review

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
  • Which fast Audi SUV is the perfect fit for you and your family? In today's video, Tom takes the chance to compare the 2020 Audi SQ7 and 2020 Audi SQ8 large crossovers. There are similarities and differences between these Audi Sport SUVs: both are fitted with a breathtaking 4.0L twin turbo diesel V8, but there are subtle differences in their styling, handling and practicality. Which would you choose?
    In today's video, a comparison review of the Audi SQ7 and Audi SQ8, Tom compares two choices in the performance crossover market.
    What are your thoughts on the SQ8 and SQ7? Are these SUVs your style? Would you go an Audi RS4 instead, or a luxury sports car from an entirely different brand? Do Audi's coupe SUVs look better than their Benz and BMW rivals? Comment below!
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    Covers the 4.0-litre turbo diesel V8 engine, handling and interior of the Audi SQ7 2020 / 2020 SQ8 Quattro.
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Komentáře • 98

  • @dearhallmark2
    @dearhallmark2 Před 4 lety

    I LOVE your aerial and outside videos (mainly with drones) which both change the taste of the review and show the beauties of your chosen filming locations as well! Thank you.

  • @JamiePursey
    @JamiePursey Před 3 lety

    Okay, why don’t you have more viewers and subs. Your voice is very engaging, the b-rolls are stunning and the review was genuine. Honestly, I’m gonna subscribe :)

  • @dhruvmann
    @dhruvmann Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome video as ever, best ever car reviews in australia, just mention the prices in every video too. Everything else is impeccable. Much love and much support to your channel man

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks very much! Prices are as follows:
      SQ7 AUD $161,500 plus on-road costs
      SQ8 AUD $165,500 plus on-road costs
      Dynamic package: $10,900

    • @kishorekumaru9
      @kishorekumaru9 Před 4 lety

      About to post this thanks for the info.

  • @bneyarb5037
    @bneyarb5037 Před 4 lety +14

    Honestly lord send me a Q8 and I’ll never ask for anything ever again

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +3

      It's one tough, handsome looking vehicle.

  • @kieranmccann7823
    @kieranmccann7823 Před 4 lety +8

    Tom you deserve more subscribers

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      Thank you, Kieran. We are growing with your help!

  • @kocokoco4122
    @kocokoco4122 Před 3 lety

    Nice review keep up the great work.

  • @sams3913
    @sams3913 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome work, Tom

  • @wyattoutlaw2370
    @wyattoutlaw2370 Před rokem +1

    I really would prefer an SQ8 (best looking suv ever) but justifying 150k + is a hard task. We are not all multi millionaires from Double Bay.
    I’ll probably end up buying a used SQ7 (for under 100k) just because it’s a bit cheaper.. but I’m worried I’ll spend my whole time wishing I had the SQ8.

  • @paulkazzer
    @paulkazzer Před 4 lety

    Great review as always. The country roads on which you test being Bayview Sydney! The ultimate school bus must be the new Maserati Levante Trofeo. What a test that will be.

    • @siquanwu3131
      @siquanwu3131 Před 4 lety

      Paul Kacirek May break down on the way to school causing grumpy kids screaming at the back, so no thanks. Stay with MBA or better with Lexus.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      Thanks, Paul! Glad you enjoyed the shots of Bayview.

  • @yadsingh58
    @yadsingh58 Před 4 lety

    tom baker you are the best aussie car reviewer hands down. I hope you will reach 50k soon. good luck mate.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      Thank you, mate. Appreciate your support.

  • @smallk6453
    @smallk6453 Před 4 lety

    Totally agree, driven both with dynamic package, the sq7 handles better, just bit more planted to my surprise. Suppose they need to held back the sq8 somewhat so it doesn’t take too much shine off the upcoming rsq8, huge low down torque in the sq7/sq8 steals it away from the rsq8 in everyday driving.

  • @dxue
    @dxue Před 4 lety

    very good review! any idea what would the new SQ5 look like Tom?

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      I think the changes to the Q5 will be similar in scope to the changes to the A4 and A5 - nothing major outside, but I expect the interior to (sadly) ditch the rotary MMI control and adopt a single touchscreen. Check out the interior of the 2020 A4 to see what I mean.

  • @leem5894
    @leem5894 Před 4 lety +2

    The SQ7 looks better proportioned for me plus its more practical and cheaper.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      I think it makes the most sense, though they both have their advantages.

  • @HHH-nl2yd
    @HHH-nl2yd Před 3 lety

    Can’t afford but love Audi

  • @jeremyhill3837
    @jeremyhill3837 Před 4 lety

    Nice video, the SQ8 looks nice and sharp. Audi probably leading the way for cool lights these days apart from possibly BMWs cool new laser options.
    PS how good does Sydney look in Autumn 👍🏻😎

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      The SQ8 is quite the handsome vehicle.

  • @briankarpny
    @briankarpny Před 3 lety

    Great video, deciding between the two right now and it’s a tough one, third row and 10k vs a sharper looking beast...

  • @danielschloss8230
    @danielschloss8230 Před 4 lety

    I’m buying a 2020 sq7 abt widebody, when will they come to Australia

  • @goran2009
    @goran2009 Před 4 lety +3

    Two of my dream cars, tough choice!!!

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +2

      They are two pretty cool beasts. I'd still go an RS6, though.

    • @goran2009
      @goran2009 Před 4 lety +1

      Chasing Cars yeah, RS6 is very nice!!!

    • @siquanwu3131
      @siquanwu3131 Před 4 lety

      Chasing Cars can’t agree more

  • @georghummel5362
    @georghummel5362 Před 4 lety +2

    Cool video! Although the SQ7 seems like the more chunky vehicle, it is actually lighter than the SQ8 (2395kg / 2440kg).

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      You could blow me down with a feather on that one, Georg. It doesn't make sense to me! The platform (and engine) is shared, so that should be fairly equal -- then the SQ7 just has more metal, more glass, and more content inside. It should be heavier! I've looked at weights for these two across the 'net and figures differ. I think the only way to solve it is to weigh them ourselves, which I will look into doing it.

    • @georghummel5362
      @georghummel5362 Před 4 lety

      Those weight indications differ as you can choose between a five- and a seven seater. In your case the car should weigh arround 2405kg, as it is the seven seater version. Still about 35 kilos lighter than the SQ8.

    • @georghummel5362
      @georghummel5362 Před 4 lety

      But to be honest, I can‘t wrap my head arround why the SQ7 is lighter than his seemingly sleeker brother.

    • @piotrjaniszewski3726
      @piotrjaniszewski3726 Před 4 lety +2

      @@georghummel5362 sq8 is wider

  • @sweatyboab
    @sweatyboab Před 4 lety

    Now that BMW has dropped the M50d, neither cars have a direct competitor. SQ8 would be my selfish choice, purely on its design. Great review, thanks Tom!

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      Good observation. I think it’s a shame BMW have dropped that powerful diesel - as this video hopefully showed, they work so well!

  • @LuisGonzalez-sb9lx
    @LuisGonzalez-sb9lx Před 4 lety +5

    VW Group's coupés look way better than BMW and Mercedes's. Don't @ me.

    • @ronnyderamus6834
      @ronnyderamus6834 Před 2 lety

      If anybody tries to argue with you I’ll have your back. I got it on me

  • @stevenhyland4110
    @stevenhyland4110 Před 4 lety +1

    Technically speaking, SQ8 is heavier than the SQ7. Driving both, they’re very similar. If you like a sportier version of an SUV, go the SQ8. If you want more size practicality, go the SQ7. Other than that, both drive very similar (SQ8 steering may be more stiffer)

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      As I mentioned to another commenter, I think we need to weigh them ourselves, because it seems very unlikely that would be the case - smaller car, less glass, less metal, far less content inside, largely the same mechanicals. That's not a formula for a heavier car.

  • @strawboi
    @strawboi Před 4 lety

    Nice review - how about a comparison for SQ7 and RS Q7

  • @stevenagy88
    @stevenagy88 Před 4 lety

    I remember a lot of ruckus in Germany about quality issues with the diesel V6 and V8 engines. How troublesome are these here?

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      I had a browse about SQ7 TDI reliability issues and didn't get many hits, but if anybody has an experience they'd like to share, I encourage that.

  • @siquanwu3131
    @siquanwu3131 Před 4 lety

    Please do a comparison test between SQ8, X6M and upcoming new GLE 63S coupe. That will be fun.

    • @tinustussengas6767
      @tinustussengas6767 Před 4 lety

      Siquan Wu the Audi diesel will get eaten alive by the BMW and the Mercedes. Still it is by far the most beautiful in it’s class.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +2

      Sounds fun but would be fairer to wait for the petrol V8 RSQ8.

    • @siquanwu3131
      @siquanwu3131 Před 4 lety +1

      Tinus Tussengas different direction, but in Our Aussie roads, they probably as fast as.

    • @siquanwu3131
      @siquanwu3131 Před 4 lety

      Chasing Cars or you can borrow an Urus to do the comparison test, Tom, do it.

    • @tinustussengas6767
      @tinustussengas6767 Před 4 lety

      Siquan Wu Maybe, I never drove your roads (I am a Dutchie 🙂🇳🇱) but like Tom says, it would be more fair to the Audi to do that test with the RSQ8 petrol. It’s already on market here, that thing goes like lightning and sounds like thunder! 😎👍🏻😍

  • @NZsarge1
    @NZsarge1 Před 4 lety

    Prefer the SQ8 but I’d be rapt with either and agree the dynamics package is highly desirable

  • @BBPP365
    @BBPP365 Před 4 lety +2

    You really need to mention prices in your videos.

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Před 4 lety +1

    LOLOL At the Price these costs, if I found cheaper plastic ANYWHERE on the door cards I would look at the dealer and say.. “Tell your bean counters they lost a sale”

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      At least the SQ8 has that nice nappa leather on the doors. Agree that it is an important touch!

  • @pastorofmuppets8834
    @pastorofmuppets8834 Před 4 lety +2

    The only way to make an SUV uglier - turn it into a fake coupe. Except this Audi. Actually looks nicer than the standard one.
    I agree Tom - the Merc and BMW versions are not as nice, but I'd go further and say they are an eyesore.

  • @kieranmccann7823
    @kieranmccann7823 Před 4 lety

    I dislike when the tailgate is up it looks like the inner side of tail lights off an older model. Mmm early 2000 rs6 wagon tail lights.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      The RS6s from that era were lovely, it's true.

  • @kensouza9239
    @kensouza9239 Před 4 lety

    Is this new SQ7 listed on our website? Also I think each of these now cost over $200k.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      Prices are $161k for the SQ7 and $165k for the SQ8, plus on-road costs.

  • @vsboy2577
    @vsboy2577 Před 4 lety

    I take both

  • @japsicles
    @japsicles Před 4 lety +1

    What hankook tires are those?

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      Ventus S1 evo2 measuring 285/35 R22 at all four corners.

  • @letsseeif
    @letsseeif Před 4 lety

    Tom. What would be the 'target demographic?'

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      I think the target market differs slightly between them. SQ7’s certainly a family buyer, somebody who maybe won’t be buying a second, sportier car, so it has to do it all. SQ8 I think is an older demographic who don’t need the practicality of seven seats, or perhaps it’s a second SUV in a two-SUV family. Both buyers are expected to be overwhelmingly male.

  • @Rogimsilva
    @Rogimsilva Před 4 lety +2

    Please Sq7 vs X5 m50d

    • @lucasjbeily7730
      @lucasjbeily7730 Před 4 lety

      Vs gle

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +2

      Genuine question: do you guys think the Q7 compares to an X5/GLE? Or the X7/GLS?

    • @lucasjbeily7730
      @lucasjbeily7730 Před 4 lety

      @@chasingcars X5 GLE for me because of almost similar pricing

    • @leem5894
      @leem5894 Před 4 lety

      @@chasingcars X5 and GLE because of pricing, spec and quality of interior.

  • @silenceseppo7079
    @silenceseppo7079 Před 4 lety

    Ok so is the regular q7 bigger than regular q8

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      Yep - the SQ7 is 5.07m long while the SQ8 is 4.99m long.

  • @damonclarke1374
    @damonclarke1374 Před 4 lety

    Sq8 for me

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      Fair enough, Damon! Love the looks of the SQ8.

  • @alsjeep
    @alsjeep Před 4 lety

    The next time yall compare two cars please consider parking them at a angle and not so close together.

  • @Dtp2296
    @Dtp2296 Před 2 měsíci

    Wrong facts, the sq8 is 40 something kg heavier than the sq7. For anyone this affects, means mpg is better in sq7

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Před 4 lety

    Weird seeing you wear a winter coat as we are 2 months into spring here.

  • @gabutman6144
    @gabutman6144 Před 4 lety

    Tbh I prefer the old V12 diesel on the old SQ7

    • @surajisagoodboy
      @surajisagoodboy Před 4 lety

      Ryan Angkasa there was no sq7 just normal q7

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      The Q7 V12 TDI was immensely cool. Would love to drive one some day.

  • @noone1704
    @noone1704 Před 3 lety +1

    Actually the SQ7 is lighter and has better fuel economy this guy didn't read the specs

  • @Conandestrya
    @Conandestrya Před 4 lety +3

    Sq7 actually looks better imo

  • @shaneisaacs666
    @shaneisaacs666 Před 4 lety

    Surprised that they fit crappy Hankook tyres to the Audi’s now.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety

      These Hankooks are anything but crappy

    • @shaneisaacs666
      @shaneisaacs666 Před 4 lety

      Chasing Cars I’ve never seen a hankook tyre beat a Continental, Michelin or similar in any tyre comparison. It’s simply a cost cutting exercise. I suppose the target audience for these vehicles are simply captured by the headline power/torque figures and the choice if tyres is not really a consideration. And if they were concerned about the tyre choice they wouldn’t be considering one of these wastes of space in the first place. Sorry just my humble opinion.

  • @milana6055
    @milana6055 Před 4 lety +2

    Sq8 all the way

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 4 lety +1

      Love the look of the rear end of the SQ8.

  • @acoarsovski8518
    @acoarsovski8518 Před 4 lety

    Bigger is better!?