Canadians can now shop for the all-new 2027 Audi Q7 and its sportier sibling the SQ7.

The configurator for the midsize three-row SUV models has opened on the Audi Canada website.

The redesigned Q7 has more power and more luxury content compared to the outgoing model, but also a bigger price tag.

Canadian 2027 Q7, SQ7 prices

The 2027 Audi Q7 has a starting Canadian price of $98,060, which includes a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $94,400 plus estimated fees and levies.

The 2027 SQ7 has a starting Canadian price of $143,452, which includes an MSRP of $129,850 plus estimated fees, levies and federal luxury tax. Luxury tax is applied to light-duty vehicles that cost more than $100,000.

Prices see big jump from 2026

Those prices represent heavy increases compared to the outgoing 2026 models.

For example, the Q7’s starting MSRP is increasing by $16,585 compared to the 2026 version, which has a starting MSRP of $77,815.

The price jump for the SQ7 is smaller, but still quite hefty, at $12,375, as the 2026 SQ7 has an MSRP of $117,475.

Part of the reason why the Q7 is increasing by so much in price is that the latest Q7 is available, for now, with a single engine choice, a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6, whereas the entry-level 2026 Q7 had a turbocharged four-cylinder unit.

The price gap narrows slightly compared to the 2026 Q7 with its optional turbocharged V6 engine as that model has a starting MSRP of $82,815, a difference of $11,585.

More information about 2027 Q7, SQ7

The Q7 is a midsize three-row SUV that, until this year, had been the company’s roomiest vehicle, but has recently been replaced in that role by the Q9, a full-size three-row SUV.

The Q7 is intended for those who want room for six or seven people without having to navigate city corners in a behemoth of a vehicle.

Q7 powertrain

The 2027 Q7 is powered by a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 engine with 429 hp and 442 lb.-ft. of torque. Those are increases of 94 hp and 73 lb.-ft. over the outgoing V6, and 168 hp and 169 lb.-ft. over the four-pot.

Power is routed to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive via an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission. The Q7 also has a new limited-slip centre differential with preload, which Audi said improves traction and steering response for a more agile driving feel that doesn’t sacrifice stability.

The 2027 Q7 will hit zero to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and has a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, Audi said.

SQ7 powertrain

The sportier SQ7 is powered by a twin-turbo 4-litre V8 that produces 591 hp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque. Those are increases of 91 hp and 22 lb.-ft. of torque compared to the outgoing SQ7.

Audi said the 2027 SQ7 will hit zero to 100 km/h mph in 3.9 seconds. Towing capacity is also 7,700 pounds.

The Q7 has an optional adaptive air suspension, which is standard on the SQ7.

Exterior design and features

The redesigned Q7 has a muscular design with a large front grille.

The Q7 rides on wheels measuring up to 22 inches, while the SQ7 gets rollers up to 23 inches.

The 2027 Q7 offers digital matrix LED headlights with micro-LED technology designed to give the driver more lighting of the road ahead without blinding other drivers.

The SUV also gets digital OLED taillights, and available advanced turn signals that can cast a light onto the ground at night.

Interior content

Buyers can choose a seven-seat configuration or opt for middle-row captain’s chairs for a total of six seats. The six-seat configuration is an $800 option.

All seats are power adjustable.

In a seven-seat configuration, the three middle-row seats can accommodate three side-by-side child seats.

Cargo volume is 2,211 litres with the second- and third-row seats folded.

The Q7 gets a large panoramic sunroof, and a new slimmer roof structure improves headroom.

An optional feature of the sunroof is a Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal layer that can switch the transparency of the sunroof. Another option is available illumination of the glass roof, with the lighting colour adapting to the personalized ambient lighting inside the SUV.

An updated Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 4D sound is optional.

The 22-speaker sound system has up to 1,360 watts of power. The front seats also get headrest speakers with seat actuators, adding a physical experience to the music.

The Q7 gets Audi’s MMI panoramic display, a curved OLED screen comprising a driver display and a centre touchscreen. There’s also a passenger display with a distraction-free privacy mode, which is standard.

A head-up display is optional.

More information

Full model details on the 2027 Q7 and 2027 SQ7 are available on the Audi Canada website.

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