2016 Audi A7…Improving On Perfection

a7_lightsI am continuously asked, ‘If you had to buy any of the cars you reviewed, which would it be?’ At the top of the list would definitely be an Audi A7. It seems every year Audi makes subtle changes to their already perfect product line. It has been said that the eyes are the windows of the soul and the same cam be said about the redesigned LED headlights. When the sun goes gown is when you get a real sense of its sexiness. The lights cut through the night letting everyone know the A7 has arrived. Another unique feature is the sloping hatchback. The terms hatchback and a MSRP of $75,425 don’t usually hang out in the same social circles, but it works on the A7.

2016-audi-a7-rearThe Prestige Model drips with luxurious appointments. The eyes can’t help but be drawn to the front fascia over the top and down to the rear fascia and melting into two chrome-tipped Trapezoidal exhaust outlets. Resting on 20”-inch 5-spoke W-design wheels with a high gloss, the A7 could only be more stylish if Christian Louboutin fitted the rims himself.

If the aesthetics weren’t enough to cause the hairs to stand up on the back of the neck, the 3.0L TFSI® V6 engine paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic® transmission will.  As soon as the engine is engaged, the power is unleashed. Boasting 333hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, the A7 is a beast out the gate. Nimble, agile and quick in the turns via the quattro® permanent all-wheel drive, this 5-seater sedan truly has the heart of racer.

a7_engineA combined 24-MPG (20-city and 30-highway) and a little greater with the Energy recuperation with start-stop feature. While I appreciate savings at the pump, initially it was a bit startling for the engine to shut off.  Thankfully, the ‘start-stop’ feature can be disabled with the simple press of the “A” button.  The adaptable Audi Drive Select allows for a customizable driving experience in your choice of Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Individual modes. Whether tighter in the pocket or a more fluid experience is desired, the A7 rises to the occasion.

2016-audi-a7interThe interior of A7 was refined and well appointed. High-quality materials like a wraparound dashboard, supple leather 8-way power adjustable front seating, fine grain ash natural inlays, power adjusting steering column with memory, BOSE® Surround Sound with 14 speakers, front seat ventilation and passenger lumbar, LED interior lighting, ample rear seating for 3, 4-zone automatic climate control, power sunroof, auto-dimming and power folding and heated exterior mirrors continue the commitment to producing luxury products.  The Audi A7 also caters to the discerning techie with a penchant for the finer thing in life. The technological bells and whistles of A7 offer a state-of-the-art experience. The usual suspects of Audi Navigation Plus with MMI® touch and SiriusXM paired with Audi Connect, 4G LTE, Bluetooth Connectivity, Google Earth data and an integrated Head-up display with navigation info checks all the boxes. Vibrant colors and POI icons offer a lot of eye candy and relatively easy to navigate. 2016_audi_a7_rear

The safety panel of the Audi A7 remains in line with previous model years. In the event of a collision that would warrant the deployment of airbags, the Safety Engineers at Audi have every nook and cranny covered. Driver and front passenger seat mounted side, SIDEGUARD® inflatable curtain airbags and side impact protection with front and rear body crumple zones offer life-saving technology.

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Written by The Car Diva