Pros: Availability of unique, high-performance RS 7; dazzling styling; high-quality interior materials and assembly
Cons: Fastback body style compromises rear visibility and entry/exit; some testers find Audi’s MMI controls overly complicated
2017 Audi A7
CG Says: The 2017 Audi A7 gains standard Bose Surround Sound, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interface. There is also a new 3.0T Competition model that includes a 340-horsepower engine (seven more horsepower than standard) and 20-inch wheels. The diesel engine is not available for 2017. The A7 is visually stunning, inside and out. It’s comfortable to sit in and provides a surprising amount of practicality given its “4-door coupe” body style. Lively and reasonably efficient powertrains further enhance this car’s appeal. The A7 line also includes V8-powered performance models: the 450-hp S7, 560-hp RS 7, and 605-hp RS 7 Performance. Prices seem high, but the sticker price buys a lot of luxury car. Even when well equipped, A7 comes out much less expensive than comparably equipped rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
| Class | Premium Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Nation of Manufacture | Germany |
| Base Prices | A7 3.0T Premium Plus: $68,800 A7 3.0T Prestige: $71,350 A7 3.0T Competition: NA S7 4.0T Premium Plus: $79,900 S7 4.0T Prestige: $82,900 RS 7 4.0T: $110,700 RS 7 4.0T Performance: $129,000 |
| Base Engine Supercharged 3.0-liter V6 (A7) |
| Horsepower 333 (340 in 3.0T Competition) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29 |
| Optional Engine Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (S7, RS 7, RS 7 Performance) |
| Horsepower 450 (560 in RS 7, 605 in RS 7 Performance) |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed automated manual (S7) |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic (RS 7, RS 7 Performance) |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15-17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-27 |
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