Audi’s petrol V8 SQ7 finds a fabulous synergy between power and practicality, so long as paying for it isn’t an issue -
Point it in the general direction of travel, start to push on and it responds really well. The steering initially feels no different to the light and feel-free racks on most big SUVs of this genre, yet as speeds rise so does the weight that gives you something to lean on as you start to stretch the front axle.
The best bit is that there’s little to no compromise in everyday driving, as the refinement is astonishingly good and the ride very well balanced and controlled . When just pootling around, the V8 is a fantastic sidekick, with an only just barely audible rumble from the engine and some really quite superb gearbox and all-wheel-drive calibration.
Is the SQ7 better than the SQ8 with its identical powertrain? The answer to that is yes. The SQ8’s motivation as a high-speed executive transporter, given its smaller and more streamlined body, also makes it more comparable to rivals that take things up a notch or two in the driving stakes.
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