pros & cons

pros

Hatchback offers more cargo space than a sedan's trunk
V6 engine's strong performance
Stunning styling that hasn't aged a bit

cons

Rear headroom can be tight for taller passengers
Doesn't offer Audi's latest in-car tech
Hefty price premium over comparable Audi A6
Firm ride with 20-inch wheels

Performance

Audi A7 Sedan MSRP: $69700

Based on the Premium Plus quattro Auto AWD 5-passenger 4-dr Sedan with typically equipped options.

EPA Est. MPG	23
Transmission	Automatic
Drive Train	All Wheel Drive
Displacement	3 L
Passenger Volume	119 cu ft

Wheelbase	114 in
Length	196 in
Width	N/A
Height	55 in
Curb Weight	4354 lbs

Standard Features

Audi A7 Sedan MSRP: $69700

Based on the Premium Plus quattro Auto AWD 5-passenger 4-dr Sedan with typically equipped options.

2018 Audi A7 Prestige quattro Sedan Exterior Detail

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Upgraded Headlights
Leather Seats
Power Driver Seat
Back-up camera
AWD/4WD
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Apple Carplay/Android Auto
Alarm
Rear Bench Seats
Trip Computer

Mobile Internet
Parking sensors
Fold Flat Rear Seats
Stability Control
Bluetooth
Navigation
Heated seats
Pre-collision safety system
USB Inputs
Auto Climate Control

safety & reliability

NHTSA Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Overall

Not Rated

Driver

Not Rated

Passenger

Not Rated

Side Barrier Rating

Overall

Not Rated

Driver

Not Rated

Passenger

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Dynamic Test Result

Not Rated

Risk Of Rollover

Not Rated

Side Crash Rating

Overall

Not Rated

Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

Front Seat

Not Rated

Rear Seat

Not Rated

Notable Features

No information currently available.

IIHS Rating

Side Impact Test

Not Tested

Roof Strength Test

Not Tested

Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint

Not Tested

IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results

Not Tested

Moderate Overlap Front Test Results

Not Tested

J.D. Power

Initial Quality - Overall

Overall Quality - Mechanical

4.5

Powertrain Quality - Mechanical

3.5

Features and Accessories - Mechanical

Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical

4.5

Overall Quality - Design

Features and Accessories - Design

3.5

Powertrain Quality - Design

Body & Interior - Design

4.5

Ratings are based on J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study for the 2016 Audi A7, which is the most recent data available.

more about this model

If cars were judged on looks alone, the 2018 Audi A7 would be a best-seller — but they aren't, so it's fortunate there's a lot more to this slick four-door Sportback than its handsome shape. Adrenaline-pumping performance, high-tech features and hatchback practicality put this car at the top of the "four-door-coupe" class, and provide plausible purchase reasons for those who really just want to walk out of their house each morning to find this beauty sitting in the driveway.

Audi hasn't changed the A7 much since its introduction, and that suits us just fine. Though the diesel has been dropped in the wake of the VW/Audi emissions scandal — the less said about that, the better — we're very happy with the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that provides the 2018 A7 with 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. That matches last year's range-topping Competition trim level, which has been replaced by a Competition package available on both the Premium Plus and Prestige trims.

Paired to an eight-speed automatic and Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive, this sweet engine is capable of sending the A7 from zero to 60 mph in about 4.8 seconds, with the supercharger helping to provide near-instantaneous throttle response without the lag associated with turbochargers. That's an impressive feat when you consider that the A7 isn't supposed to be the performance version of this car, a role that falls to the even more powerful S7 and RS 7 variants. In terms of fuel economy, the EPA rates the A7 at 23 mpg combined (20 city/29 highway).

Unfortunately, the driving dynamics don't quite match up to the engine's performance. The A7's heavy weight and large size keep it from feeling like a true sport sedan. And as much as we fiddled with the A7's four driving modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, and driver-configurable Individual), none of them could compensate for its lack of steering feel. Overall, it's just not a very engaging car to drive. We recommend sticking with the smaller 19-inch wheels, which give the A7 a suppler ride with no adverse effect on handling.

The A7 has other charms, chief among them the well-designed and solidly constructed interior, which scores points for design, technology and materials quality. And even if it doesn't have Audi's latest tech interface available (no Virtual Cockpit), we still love the array of technology on offer, including standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot with 4G LTE data connectivity.

The A7 provides space for five (four with the Competition package), and while legroom is excellent up front and out back, the slick roofline limits rear-seat headroom. Cargo space is excellent, with the big hatch lid allowing unrestricted access to a trunk considerably larger than what's provided by regular sedans. In other words, it's beautiful and practical — what more can you ask for? Well, perhaps a good price on one, which is definitely something you can find on Edmunds.

2018 Audi A7 Overview

The 2018 Audi A7 is offered in the following submodels: Sedan. Available styles include Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A), and Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A). A7 models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2018 A7 comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic. The 2018 A7 comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.

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