On January 12, 2024, the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition, a million-level high-performance luxury SUV, was officially launched at the West Bund Dome Art Center in Shanghai, with a market guide price of 1.1698 million yuan.
By Laura King
As another major new member of the Audi S family, the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition is equipped with the only V8 engine in its class. Its luxurious configuration and technological atmosphere have been further upgraded, bringing a more valuable travel experience to users who pursue ultimate performance.
At the launch conference of the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition, accompanied by the shocking roar of the V8 engine, red light mist rolled up the clouds, the mysterious cold city slowly appeared, and the “Audi SQ7 Super Energy Field” arrived for a limited time.
“Audi SQ7 Style Ambassador” Fei Xiang and “Audi SQ7 Enterprising Officer” Yu Shi shared their relationship with the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition on the spot, and vividly explained the calm demeanor and enterprising edge of the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition. Double sided grid.
Ande Kai, general manager of FAW Audi Sales Co., Ltd., said, “True luxury is by no means a flash in the pan, but something that can withstand the tempering of time and the test of history.”
V8 flagship performance, unstoppable edge
All classics originate from an enterprising beginning. From the Horch 830 being equipped with a V8 engine for the first time in 1933 to the debut of the Audi V8 model at the Paris International Motor Show in 1988, the mechanical beauty forged by top craftsmanship and performance has been tempered by time and is once again reflected in the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition.
The new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition is equipped with a 4.0 TFSI V8 twin-turbocharged engine code-named EA825. It is the only RS V8 engine in its class with orthodox track genes. Each turbocharger can provide a pressure of up to 1.5Bar to a group of cylinders, achieving almost lossless gas exchange, achieving high ventilation efficiency in the full speed range, and achieving almost “zero” delayed power response.
The maximum power is 373kW. The maximum torque is as high as 770N·m, and it accelerates to 100 kilometers in only 4.1 seconds. Accompanied by the low and mesmerizing exhaust sound emitted by the cross crankshaft, the majestic power bursts out instantly, instantly igniting the desire for driving control.
At the same time, the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition is equipped with a quattro full-time four-wheel drive system with a torque self-locking center differential. When one wheel slips, the vehicle’s torque can be transferred to the side with adhesion without delay.
Under extreme conditions, up to 70% of the torque can be transmitted to the front axle, or up to 85% of the torque can be transmitted to the rear axle, greatly improving safety and passability.
The new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition also comes standard with adaptive sports air suspension. Compared with ordinary air suspension, the ride height is lowered by 15mm. When dynamic driving mode is selected or the speed is higher than 160km/h, the ride height is lowered by 30mm.
Adaptive adjustment within a 90mm range lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle, allowing it to fly close to the ground while also increasing the ground clearance. It can easily cope with various complex road conditions and conquer the world with its strength.
The front axle steering system of the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition has a more direct and sporty 13.3:1 steering ratio. It is also equipped with an all-wheel steering system as standard. In low-speed scenes, the rear wheels and front wheels rotate in opposite directions, which can effectively reduce the turning radius and make it more agile.
It makes it easier to negotiate narrow corners and park in the city; in high-speed scenes, it slightly rotates in the same direction, reducing the lateral movement of the vehicle. swing amplitude, providing more stable high-speed dynamic performance.
Whether galloping in the wilderness or traveling in the city, the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition can show powerful courage and calm posture in various travel scenarios.
Dark night’s exclusive style, calm and graceful both inside and outside
Style is the calm posture accumulated over time, and the aura of a king who is not angry and has authority.
The new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition is designed with an exclusive dark night style. In its high-end and restrained external style, it fully expresses its calm and measured charm.
The octagonal one-piece vertical double-layer air intake grille is embellished with six vertical decorative strips on the interior, complementing the front bumper guard, giving the car a sense of luxury and sportiness.
The side air inlet line, composed of two parts, is extremely tense. The joint between the front engine compartment and the front grille, the horizontal trim strips of the front grille and the front bumper trim strips, the double waistline on the side, the door guard, and the rear through-type horizontal elements such as black light trim strips and rear bumper are harmoniously unified and echo each other, demonstrating a strong and powerful sporty texture.
The high-definition matrix LED headlights on both sides with Audi laser headlights create a distinctive and unique visual charm.
The new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition is equipped with an exclusive carbon fiber style package and exterior black light package, including carbon fiber components, red brake calipers with S logo, unique S logo on the rear, bilateral dual-exhaust system, and the iconic rear of the S family.
The diffuser, spoiler, etc., as well as the exclusive “Nado Gray” car paint, add to the luxurious model and a powerful aura of self-restraint. Exclusive 22-inch Audi Sport sports wheels paired with 285/35R22 tires further improve the vehicle’s handling performance and unleash its high-performance sports nature.
Million-level luxury quality, enjoy full sensory immersion space
Under the calm and graceful appearance, luxury and technology, which are also the century-old keynotes of the Audi brand, are perfectly integrated into the interior space of the new Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition.
Carbon fiber interior strips, black Dinamica roof, leather expansion equipment package, and Wagner leather seats are all made of the finest materials at your fingertips. In every detail, you can feel Audi’s century-old luxury gene. The state-of-the-art B&O luxury 3D sound system has 23 speakers.
Together with the acoustic prism that slowly rises when started, it not only brings users a shocking listening experience, but also creates a full sense of ritual. The front seats are equipped with heating and ventilation functions as standard, providing the occupants in the car with a comfortable driving experience.
The four-zone automatic air conditioning temperature independent control and the in-car fragrance system not only meet the temperature adjustment needs of passengers in various locations in the car, but also enhance the user’s noble olfactory experience.
The 12.3-inch full LCD virtual cockpit, 10.1-inch upper central touch display, 8.6-inch lower central touch display, and HUD head-up display system jointly create a “four-screen linkage” fully intelligent touch human-computer interaction experience.
The 12.3-inch full LCD virtual cockpit is equipped with an upgraded MMI navigation system and supports 3D city model display function, which can present the journey destination in a three-dimensional manner and bring a new visual atmosphere to users.
HUD can project navigation information onto the windshield so that the driver can view it without taking his eyes off the road ahead, further improving driving convenience and safety.
Zhang Qiang, deputy general manager of FAW Audi Sales Co Ltd, said: “Whether it is the era of fuel vehicles or the era of electrification, what changes is the driving method, but what remains unchanged is the soul of performance and luxury.
