Hollywood Swingin’ in The 2014 Audi A7 TDI quattro Tiptronic

2014 Audi A7 TDI quattro Tiptronic

2014 Audi A7 TDI quattro Tiptronic

It’s always a good sign when the valet says, “Ill park this up front for you!” The 2014 Audi A7 TDI Quattro Tiptronic commanded that kind of respect; no small fete especially in image-conscious Los Angeles. Possessing a beautifully sculpted body that would rival any big screen starlet, the A7 turns heads whenever it makes an entrance. Sloping lines that pour from the front grille, sweep over the roof and cascade down to a sleek rear end.  Sitting on 20” 10-paralel-spoke-design wheels the A7 knows how to step out in style.  Embracing the “don’t hate me because I’m beautiful” mantra, the A7 rocks out to its own beat. Giving Time Square a run for its money, illumination is not a problem in the A7. Equipped with Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, ambient lightening, adaptive light and cornering lights that definitely let it be known that sexiness had arrived.

6-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine

6-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine

The S-Line aka “the scene-stealer” not only rocks out at first glance, but also under the hood. Popping off under the hood is a 6-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine that kicks out 240-hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. With a combined 29/mpg all your coins won’t be spent at the pump, so tipping the valet won’t be an issue. Out the gate the A7 let me know that it was more than just a pretty face. Rolling up the Hollywood Hills and Oceanside was as soon a hot knife through butter…effortless less. Bending corners via ESC (Electronic Stability Control) stopping on a dime with ABS (Anti-Lock brake system) powered by a Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. The Driver’s Assistance Package add additional safety to the cooler-than-cool A7 with features like adaptive cruise control with stop and go, active lane assist and a corner view camera. Chock full of airbags and side impact protection, the A7 is safe and sexy all rolled up into one.

Audi A7 Interior

Audi A7 Interior

So now that the fawning over the exterior is done, the inner cabin is where the A7 captured my heart. As soon as my hips slid inside and rested on the leather, heated 8-way power front seat, I was in absolute heaven.  An ergonomic dashboard is the command central for the all things entertainment and navigation. The 7” driver information center, 4-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with multi-functioning controls allows the driver to concentrate more on rolling out in style.  Roomy and plush with a whisper quiet cabin, the A7 is perfect for short jaunts or extended trips with the family or solo. The driver-friendly MMI (Multi-Media Interface) is a state-of-the-art option that takes the A7 technology to another level.

As always my sweet spot is the sound system and Audi does not disappoint. One of my favorite systems is the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System. Watching the tweeters that rise and amplify concert-quality sound was like witnessing poetry in motion. See for yourself here. Capturing subtle nuances like breathes before notes poured from the lips of artists like Shelea, Mint Condition, and Brian Culberson, the A7 brings the show to you, the A7 the perfect ride for Hollywood Swingin’.

 

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Written by The Car Diva