RV FEATURE
AUDI SQ7
Yes , the the Audi is expensive at $ 161,500 ( plus on-road costs ) but the 2020 update model has only built on its predecessor ’ s towering caravan-hauling performance .
This is an SUV that has a claimed rest-to- 100km / h acceleration time of 4.8 seconds , and while we didn ’ t click the stopwatch when towing with a 3000kg caravan , it definitely has the best acceleration of any vehicle we ’ ve ever towed with over the years .
The Audi SQ7 is the one tow vehicle where you really do think you might ’ ve lost three tonnes of van off the hitch , such is its ability to accelerate with impunity anywhere , anytime . That V8 sounds just perfect when working hard , too .
The triple turbo V8 has a 48V compressor to help spool-up one of the turbos at low revs , resulting in no turbo lag .
For all its ability to give a solid punch in the back when towing or not , you can expect reasonable towing consumption out the of this big , sportluxury seven-seat SUV . Fuel economy of about 18L / 100km is easily obtainable .
The Audi is also supremely composed on the road with a van behind , with not the barest twitch of sway or its front bobbing about . The SQ7 ’ s air suspension not only gives a smooth ride , but a controlled one .
AUDI SQ7 QUICK SPECS
Price : $ 161,500 ( plus on-road costs ) Engine : 4L V8 triple-turbodiesel Output : 320kW / 900Nm Transmission : Eight-speed automatic Towing capacity / TBM : 3500kg / 350kg Kerb weight : 2460kg GVM : 3200kg GCM : 6440kg
It isn ' t cheap but the Audi SQ7 is one excellent hauler .
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