2012 Audi A7 Reviews
The Audi A7 ’ s ZF eight-speed automatic shared with many other luxury cars (and soon some Chryslers) has excellent ratios for quick launche...
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The Audi A7’s ZF eight-speed automatic shared with many other luxury cars (and soon some Chryslers) has excellent ratios for quick launches, relaxed highway cruising, and everything in between. Did Audi judge this transmission insufficiently refined for American luxury car duty?
When equipped with the optional sport suspension (which lowers the car 0.4 inches) and 20-inch high-performance Yokohama tires, the Audi A7 handles about as sporty as it looks. Though the A7’s interior certainly isn’t loud, it’s considerably louder than that of other luxury cars.
The Audi A7’s interior is similarly very tasteful without making a strong design statement. For a family of five this car won’t work.
Some of the Audi A7’s toys impress, others not so much. Things will get more interesting when cars are designed around standard LED lights. The blind spot warning system seems designed to only signal if a car is overtaking you from the rear quarter.
Coupes radiate elegance and style. Admittedly, the Audi A7 was not the first four door executive coupe in recent times as Mercedes-Benz holds that title. The CLS-Class is the Audi’s biggest competitor and the two German companies have battling for top segment spot since the A7′s European release in 2010. The rear section includes a power lift gate that helps aid in cargo loading: something the CLS doesn’t have. Our tester featured the $6,330 Prestige trim level that adds the more aggressive S-Line exterior trim, 19 inch wheels, multi-media flip up touchscreen, Audi’s Connect wifi system and Bose stereo with HD radio. The unmistakable front is pure Audi, all the way down to the LED headlamps. The Mercedes is pretty and brags about it while the Audi is pretty and doesn’t really know it.
Still carrying a T emblem with Supercharged side badges, the A7 uses Audi’s forced induction version of their familiar 3.0 liter direct injected V6. This is the same engine found in the A6 sedan, A5 and the S4 sport sedan (albeit detuned). For being just above 300 horsepower, the acceleration of our Audi A7 tester was utterly surprising. The car felt so much faster than its rating that it made us believe this engine makes closer to 350 horsepower.
Behind the refined and oddly quiet supercharged V6 is another North American exclusive: an Audi built eight speed automatic. While the European edition gets a dual-clutch, seven speed DSG, U.S. cars get the multi-speed auto as the only option. The most obvious reason for eight gears however is fuel economy and the Audi doesn’t disappoint. Right away, the large media control screen pops up to reveal itself.
The Audi A7 isn’t perfect. With a timeless design, this is another Audi that will be found alongside the TT at future Pebble Beach shows. Audi might have entered an extremely niche segment, but the A7 is set to possible change the four door executive coupe rule book.
While the coupe design of the Audi A7 attracts the eye, the aluminum-hybrid lightweight construction, with aluminum body panels and a steel frame, provides excellent handling, safety and fuel economy.
The MMI system also serves as the interface with the industry-first Audi Connect system, which brings a whole new level of real-time user-relevant information into the vehicle.
When equipped with the optional sport suspension (which lowers the car 0.4 inches) and 20-inch high-performance Yokohama tires, the Audi A7 handles about as sporty as it looks. Though the A7’s interior certainly isn’t loud, it’s considerably louder than that of other luxury cars.
The Audi A7’s interior is similarly very tasteful without making a strong design statement. For a family of five this car won’t work.
Some of the Audi A7’s toys impress, others not so much. Things will get more interesting when cars are designed around standard LED lights. The blind spot warning system seems designed to only signal if a car is overtaking you from the rear quarter.
Coupes radiate elegance and style. Admittedly, the Audi A7 was not the first four door executive coupe in recent times as Mercedes-Benz holds that title. The CLS-Class is the Audi’s biggest competitor and the two German companies have battling for top segment spot since the A7′s European release in 2010. The rear section includes a power lift gate that helps aid in cargo loading: something the CLS doesn’t have. Our tester featured the $6,330 Prestige trim level that adds the more aggressive S-Line exterior trim, 19 inch wheels, multi-media flip up touchscreen, Audi’s Connect wifi system and Bose stereo with HD radio. The unmistakable front is pure Audi, all the way down to the LED headlamps. The Mercedes is pretty and brags about it while the Audi is pretty and doesn’t really know it.
Still carrying a T emblem with Supercharged side badges, the A7 uses Audi’s forced induction version of their familiar 3.0 liter direct injected V6. This is the same engine found in the A6 sedan, A5 and the S4 sport sedan (albeit detuned). For being just above 300 horsepower, the acceleration of our Audi A7 tester was utterly surprising. The car felt so much faster than its rating that it made us believe this engine makes closer to 350 horsepower.
Behind the refined and oddly quiet supercharged V6 is another North American exclusive: an Audi built eight speed automatic. While the European edition gets a dual-clutch, seven speed DSG, U.S. cars get the multi-speed auto as the only option. The most obvious reason for eight gears however is fuel economy and the Audi doesn’t disappoint. Right away, the large media control screen pops up to reveal itself.
The Audi A7 isn’t perfect. With a timeless design, this is another Audi that will be found alongside the TT at future Pebble Beach shows. Audi might have entered an extremely niche segment, but the A7 is set to possible change the four door executive coupe rule book.
While the coupe design of the Audi A7 attracts the eye, the aluminum-hybrid lightweight construction, with aluminum body panels and a steel frame, provides excellent handling, safety and fuel economy.
The MMI system also serves as the interface with the industry-first Audi Connect system, which brings a whole new level of real-time user-relevant information into the vehicle.
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