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Stunning and rewarding to drive as ever.
Audi has faced criticism about its vehicles all looking the very same in diverse sizes, like matryoshka, these Russian nesting dolls. Consider the A7 a counterpoint. A big hatchback sedan based on the A6, it doesn’;t appear like the A6 or even the not-for-the-U.S. A5 Sportback. Every single crease is its own, and the all round shape is informed by 1970s and 1980s sports cars.
The A7 is one of our favorites, creating 3 appearances on our 10Best list and winning separate comparison tests against the BMW 640i Gran Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz CLS550. As with the A6 and S6, Audi has upgraded the 2016 model, accessible from the first quarter of 2015. The front end looks much more modern with a subtler grille and slimmer LED headlights. Restyled taillights present a more horizontal and angular appear above rectangular exhaust outlets.
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Audi gives 2 engines for the U.S. The 3.-liter V-6 TDI diesel with an output of 240 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque carries more than unchanged the 3.-liter V-6 TFSI supercharged gasoline engine now tends to make 330 horsepower, up 20, although with the identical 325 lb-ft of torque. Either a single mates to Quattro all-wheel drive and a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission.
Even though we lament that Audi won’t send its awesome 320-hp twin-turbo BiTDI to the U.S., the 240-hp diesel launches the A7 on a wave of torque and builds speed with reassuring force. It does just about every thing perfectly whilst emitting small much more than a subdued growl. There is ample passing energy the additional thrust of the higher-efficiency diesel sold in Europe comes largely at triple-digit autobahn speeds hardly ever encountered in America.
The supercharged gasoline V-6 does not feel really as sturdy off the line, but when rolling, it is clearly a lot more responsive than its TDI sibling—or most any turbocharged model in its segment. The soundtrack is silky-smooth, not menacing. The trade-off for its supreme manners is fuel consumption far thirstier than that of the TDI that recorded 30 mpg in our 2014 test.
Audi offers only the ZF 8-speed torque-converter automatic in the U.S., although buyers in other markets can choose a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. We’re told that Americans favor the torque overload at step-off. The automatic is fine for the diesel, but the eager supercharged gasoline engine pairs nicely with the dual-clutch gearbox Audi reserves for the sportier S6/S7 models here. That said, the ZF unit is a benchmark automatic, and no direct competitor offers a dual-clutch—you’d have to stretch the spending budget at least $ 10,000 to nab the DCT in the base Porsche Panamera.
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We’ve praised the A7′s competent chassis before, and it still impresses. From the light steering to the precise turn-in and the way its suspension shrugs off uneven surfaces, couple of vehicles can match it in spirited driving. It really is comfy, as well, and quiet. For 2016, the excellent cabin is additional improved with an upgraded infotainment technique and fresh décor. Unfortunately, Audi hasn’;t fixed the poor integration of the head-up display the massive box atop the dashboard is impossible to overlook and so obtrusive that we’;d rather not have the technique at all.
Prices will stay close to these of the existing model, which begins at $ 66,825. For what the A7 delivers, including its gorgeous appears, that’;s not a undesirable deal. But if the hatchback shape isn’t for you, verify out the updated A6. It can do almost everything just as well for thousands significantly less.
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