The numbers don’t lie. The 2027 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron? No, we’re talking the Q7. The base model now starts at $72,19. That’s an $8,900 spike. It feels like a penalty. Why? Because Audi killed the four-cylinder engine. Gone. Every Q7 now comes with a new V-6. That’s the only story here. And it costs money.
The V-6 Mandate and New Pricing
Audi finally redesigned its luxurious three-row mid-size SUV. Fresh styling. New features. Desirable stuff. But the entry price? It’s biting. The 2027 Q7 Premium begins at $72,195. Last year’s base Q7, equipped with that outgoing 261-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4, was significantly cheaper.
You might remember the previous base V-6 model. It started at $68,89. Even the V-6 version cost less than this new four-cylinder-free lineup. Audi is forcing the turbo-4 into extinction. Now, every trim gets a new 429-horsepower turbocharged 2.9-liter engine. This is an upgrade over the outgoing 355-horsepower 3.0-liter unit, too. Power goes up. Price goes higher.
Standard equipment? An eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive. Those remain. But you pay more to get them.
Trim Level Breakdown: Which Audi Q7 is Right for You?
If $72,19 doesn’t scare you, look higher. The Premium Plus starts at $76,195. The Prestige trim lands at $86,19. Compare those to last year. The four-cylinder Premium Plus used to be $67,09. The V-6 Premium Plus? $74,19. The Prestige, which was V-6 only, sat at $78,9.
The math is brutal. You’re paying nearly ten grand extra for the entry-level experience. Why? The V-6 is mandatory. There’s no escape hatch. No base engine to keep you under the seven-figure threshold. It’s just raw economics.
The SQ7 Gets a Power Surge
The sportier SQ7 gets a makeover, too. It inherits a twin-turbocharged 4-liter V-8. The output? 59 horsepower. Up from 50. That’s a nice boost. But the trim structure changed. The 202 SQ7 starts at $99,. Only one trim is available now. It’s unnamed. It sits between last year’s Premium Plus ($95,195) and Prestige ($0,19).
You lose the choice of trims. You gain horsepower. And a higher price tag than the old Prestige model.
Configuration Costs Add Up
Audi’s online configurator lets you build your own Q7 and SQ7. It reveals the small fees that sneak in. Carrara White paint is the only free option. Every other color costs $59. Small amount. But on a $72k car? It adds up.
Is the power worth the penalty? The 429 hp V-6 is punchy. The SQ7’s 591 hp is ferocious. But $90, more for the base engine removal is steep.
The 202 Q7 is faster. It’s richer. It’s more expensive. The turbo-4 is dead. Long live the V-6. Unless you’re looking for a bargain, you’re out of luck. The entry ticket has changed. Permanently.
