Audi has announced the SQ7 and the SQ8 with new TFSI gasoline engines in sporty character with a superior performance. The German automobile manufacturer is now responding to the trend of sporty gasoline engines in the high-performance SUV segment. The company says that both the Audi models, ie. Audi SQ7 TFSI and SQ8 TFSI offer new connectivity features and many high-tech components. The brand says that the large S models will soon come to the European markets during the fall of this year.
Performance and Fuel Consumption
The presence of 4.0 TFSI in the Audi SQ7 and the Audi SQ8 boosts their performance. Both the models accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds with the help of the twin-turbo V8. Further, the electronics limit the propulsion at 250 km/h. In terms of fuel consumption, both the SQ7 TFSI and SQ8 TFSI consume anywhere between 12.0 to 12.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. However, the CO2 emissions in the Audi models vary differently. The SQ7 TFSI model emits around 276 to 278 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In the SQ8 TFSI model, the range of CO2 emissions is 275 to 276 grams per kilometer.
Audi SQ7 TFSI and SQ8 TFSI Wheels
Audi has fitted the SQ7 TFSI and the SQ8 TFSI models with different wheel sizes. The SQ7 TFSI comes with 20-inch wheels, and the SQ8 TFSI has 21-inch wheels. The front axle features 400mm Dia brake discs. But, the rear axle comes with a slightly smaller brake discs of 350mm diameter. The brake calipers feature an S logo on the front axle and are available in black and red colors.
However, the luxury carmaker says that it will also install a powerful brake system made of carbon fiber ceramic discs upon the request of its customers. It will have a diameter of 420mm at the front and 370mm at the rear axle. Also, the brake calipers will be in anthracite gray color.
Exterior Look and Design Features
Both the Audi SQ7 TFSI and SQ8 TFSI look the same at first glance. At the front, there are double slats in the Singleframe, and the bumper features a distinctly three-dimensional blade. The air inlets at the side come filled with a honeycomb grid.
The exterior mirror housings at the side are in aluminum look, and some attachments, including the frame of the Singleframe, are designed in matt silver. However, in the black styling package, the car frame and other parts are also painted black.
If you want to read more about the detailed equipment, sporty look, electronics, and other features of the Audi SQ7 TFSI and SQ8 TFSI models, read the official media release of the Audi.