2018 Audi SQ7

[ArmedPsycho]

Hi, seriously considering one of these as it ticks a lot of boxes;

-7 seats and lots of space; 3rd child expected in September so the space will be appreciated.
-Plenty of grunt/torque so I can enjoy driving it when I am solo.
-Currently I’m only driving around 8k miles a year so can live with the circa 30 MPG.

In looking at a 2018 with 55k miles.

Is there anything I need to be aware of before going ahead?

I’m conscious with that mileage that it is close to end of manufacturers warranty and things could start to go wrong and get expensive.

[SteBrown91]

A 2018 car will have been out of warranty for at least 2 years now anyway, and if you buy from an Audi dealer you will get a 12 month warranty with it

[cavey76]

I am in a similar situation. Stalking one of these or best case a year slightly newer, my thoughts:

- Even a 2017 is Euro6 - a good thing meaning least hassle with ULEZ etc
- Even a 2017 has Apple Car Play.
- Looks like Aug/Sept 2019 was when the facelift came in. Slightly cooler looking lights etc but internal has all in sports seats/headrest combo which dont seem to be so good for anyone 6'1+ and you have less switches more screens for infotainment.
- If you s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d to a 2021 you could get a petrol but beware <15mpg.
- not read much about common faults - the diesel seems sorted and no massive issues in forums i have checked with 48V system.


My final decision will likely be a 2018 or if feeling flush i might push to a facelift 2019 but expect another 10K and no change from £55K for this.

[PhilboSE]

You should get way more than 30mpg from a 3.0tdi. My long term average is 37.4mpg from an SQ7 and although it spends much of its time on motorways I don’t hang about.

[yellowstreak]

I have a 2019 one and we have done over 50k miles in it. Zero mechanical issues, just maintenance. Fabulous engine, usually 34mpg average and has plenty of power everywhere. Not sure we will go for the petrol version next sadly.