The 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 310HP novelties in the engine compartment still full-size A7 stature prevents it from achieving a true sport sedan status. The 2 +2 seating configuration is not the best People Mover. Even the back door seems to suggest that the fifth A7 has plenty of room for cargo, but it is not, the space efficient storage trunk is actually quite low. This identity crisis is supported by the large number of Creature Comforts and technological packages available. A7 big brother, the A8 is Audi's flagship majestic, and A7 will not to contest this title. A7 But despite the disadvantages can actually become strange Audi the most memorable of this generation and to define the brand in the coming years.
It 'clear from the moment you sit in the driving seat, the A7 to the technology. Audi has thrown almost everything in a sedan. And 'filled with the best offer company, through the user interface simple and efficient. This system focused on a knob, is a cornerstone of the current Audi range. Power User-installed in the middle of a retractable 7-inch screen is compatible with most positions, a second display in the dash cluster provides the driver with the commands and features.
None of the screens is a touch screen, but the four buttons around the dial to enable additional controls as dictated by the selected display. A small touchpad allows some funny stuff, though. When in radio mode, six numbers glow indicates the favorite stations while surfing destinations can be entered by typing with one finger. He is intelligent.
Audi MMI is one of the best infotainment systems on the market. The system is clean, organized and, best of all, lack of drama. For example, the Ford system MyFord touch a huge "Wow" factor, but almost as much a learning curve. It is not the case with Audi MMI. You sit down, put your hands on the controls and go, "Good."
The best part of the infotainment system A7 are, curiously, not the main screen, but the LCD display between the speedometer and tach. This type of screen has been a staple across the VW brand for years, making the screen in the A6, A7 and A8 is the size. This is not a small rectangular screen, but a large LCD screen that arcs around the two gauges on a natural and attractive way.
This screen is exactly like the one found in A6 and A8, and can control most of the support functions, telephone and navigation. There is also a computer enhanced travel, fuel efficiency and a compass. A steering wheel scroll wheel and two-way controller cycles through the tabs and menus, a non-issue. This simple control system, it differs from its competitors.
Technology is not all fun and games. The A7 has a choice of night vision mode that converts the secondary display in the group to participate in the infrared range. The view is very limited, and I thought, at least during the hot weeks in August, I had the A7, which does not include animals and even humans. This feature makes the verge of being a novelty, but could be useful when the outside air is cooler.
A7 packages including the standard range of next-generation instruments incident analysis and safety features: multi-function heads-up display, monitoring shade, adaptive cruise control, front and rear radar sensors, back-up cam, and a light rather annoying flashing light that flashes a dash and the HUD when someone hatch even at low speeds. Top of the range of the Prestige, which I had as a tester, even if the features of Adaptive Headlights that turn 15 degrees when turning. Most of the security features found in A7 $ 5800 a package innovation, I can not imagine a car without one of these. In fact, I dare say that these functions are part of the second draw A7, but not primary.
Audi to sell as it is impressive operating machinery. The Audi A7 is the badge of honor, and credit. This is a fantastic experience, but still slightly entaché because of the confusion mentioned above. The 3.0 TFSI offers enough power for the A7 in the sprint to 60 mph in 5.4 led to a second. The 8-speed Tiptronic is smooth and effective as the A7 is estimated at 18 mpg city and 28 on the highway. I beat the EPA numbers of 29 mpg and I saw on a journey of 350 miles of Lake Michigan.
A7 is fun to drive and should provide enough excitement for most people. And 'the right sport sedan disguised as a sedan. Quattro all-wheel drive system helps to embrace the A7 road, but the use of rear spoiler rises out of the fifth door a few other useful downforce at speeds over 80 mph. Parts A6 and A7 the step length is only 1.1 inches longer overall. A6 fact less expensive to measure up to almost better than the A7 head slightly and the rear seat legroom. The more it is the rear middle seat. A7 is a way, an executive sedan sports stride.
