2020 Audi A7 Review

Name: 2020 Audi A7 Review
Brand: Audi
Price: 28243 USD

Price Estimate: $28,243 - $32,628

2020 Audi A7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro Sedan Exterior Shown

As a luxury hatchback, the 2019 2020 Audi A7 is unusual. Yet it's a terrifically impressive machine, with a supple interior, strong engine and surprisingly sporty handling. There aren't many faults. However, its touchscreen can be distracting to use, so be sure to check it out before buying.

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2020 Audi A7 Review

by the Edmunds Experts

4/22/2020

What's new

Minor changes to feature availability for 2020
Part of the second A7 generation introduced for 2019

What is it?

Audi's slick fastback-style A7 sedan returns a year after its first major redesign with more standard features and enhancements that make it an even better buy.

The base-level 2020 A7 Premium trim now comes with standard driver assistance features such as lane departure warning and high-beam assist. You also get auto-dimming, power-folding side mirrors and an upgraded anti-theft system. A heated steering wheel is also now bundled into the optional Convenience package.

Midlevel Premium Plus trims now come with a heated steering wheel as well. Plus they're equipped with the Virtual Cockpit, the configurable high-resolution driver display that can project digital gauges, vehicle information and crisp 3D maps. On the top-line Prestige trim, heated rear seats and advanced driver assistance features are now standard.

Why does it matter?

Fastback- or coupe-style sedans are still a minor rage, years after Mercedes-Benz popularized the idea with its CLS sedan. The A7 combines the best bits of its A6 sedan into a design that oozes style and offers better utility via more cargo space.

What does it compete with?

The Mercedes CLS still holds sway over this unique niche, although we'd argue that it's looking a bit plain these days, at least when parked next to the A7's sharp, defined lines. If it's speed you want, the Porsche Panamera is an excellent alternative. Even the Kia Stinger owes a bit of its design swagger to the A7.

Edmunds says

Fast, luxurious and comfortable, the 2020 Audi A7 is one of the best fastback-style luxury sedans for sale today.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Audi A7 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.29 per gallon for premium unleaded in Michigan.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Michigan

$213/mo

$201/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

2.5/5Average

#26 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Audi A7 from 2008-2022.}

$903/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.49x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

18.4%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

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Audi A7 Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.5

6 reviews

5(50%)

4(0%)

3(0%)

2(50%)

1(0%)

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Had some technical issues

LL, 01/14/2020

2019 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 7AM)

I purchased the 2019 A7 premium plus. In the four months since ownership, the vehicle had a few issues. Upon entering the highway from a stop, the vehicle rolled backwards and the rear view camera turned on. On another occasion, the vehicle braked unexpectedly. There were also warning lights and error messages that would come on, but when you restart the vehicle, the messages would …

Wow

Todd Farmer, 11/30/2020

2020 Audi A7 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)

I have driven SUVs for 15 years and decided to give a sedan a try. Once I drove the A7 there was no way I was buying anything else. This is the smoothest driving car I have ever driven . The tech is state of the art. The only problem I had was finding one since they are in such demand.

Had to be towed to dealer

Enver, 12/06/2019

2019 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 7AM)

Our two month old 2019 Audi A7 (there was no option to review the 2019 model) had to be towed to the dealer leaving us stranded 200 miles from home. Had low tire pressure warning several times — dealer checked it out and said everything was fine. The check engine light had been on for a couple of weeks which the dealer said could wait till we got back from our trip. Had a brief message …

Exceptional Luxury Car

Jon, 10/05/2024

2019 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)

I bought a dealership courtesy car (2019 A7 Premium Plus w/ S Line Trim) with only about 3500 miles on the odometer back in 2020 for about $20K in savings over the MSRP on a new comparable model. It came as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO), which gave me a better warranty than buying a new A7, and it’s the only way I recommend buying this type of luxury vehicle. I’ve now owned my A7 for over … 4 years and it now has over 52K miles on the odometer, with very few problems over the years I’ve owned it. The most amazing thing to me is the gas mileage I’ve achieved on several road trips, averaging nearly 40 MPG with mostly highway driving at an average 65 MPH! Around town and the long term average MPG on my dash shows right at 27.0 MPG, which, again, outperforms my previous 2012 A4 2.0 4 cylinder model. Bottom line is couldn’t be happier with my A7. My dealership in the Denver area has been exceptional with service (by the way, I purchased Audi’s extended service package at around $1200 and it way more than paid for itself as it covered all routine maintenance service for 4 years; a must buy for all Audi owners!). My only issues since purchasing my A7 have been a rattle in the dashboard that the dealership fixed once but it came back, only to mysteriously disappear before the dealership could pinpoint it for another repair, and a blemish in the leather seat cushion on the passenger side that Audi would not cover for replacement under warranty. That still bothers me as they tried to claim I had caused the blemish through carelessness on my part, which never happened! I also have the rear cargo mat that came with wrinkles around the perimeter. The dealership did replace it with a better one; but it, too, didn’t fit well. I ended up cutting the lip off the bottom edge (I left both sides as is) and it now fits just fine. The most irritating thing for me on a luxury car of this cost is the lack of a lumbar support button on the passenger seat of the base seats; Even my 2012 A4 S-Line had that feature! I’m flabbergasted that Audi would sell an $80K luxury sedan with such basic seats, especially in a Premium Plus model equipped with the S-Line package!! My only other complaint, which I’ve seen in other reviews you posted, is the excessive use of bright metal on the dash and the difficulty in using the touch screens while driving. What happened to the good old fashion knobs and buttons for adjusting air conditioning and changing radio stations?? All in all I still rate this A7 as an exceptional luxury car.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Audi A7, so we've included reviews for other years of the A7 since its last redesign.

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2020 A7 Highlights

Trim:

Premium

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$69,000
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$213/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the A7 models:

Audi Pre Sense Front: Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
Intersection Assistant: Detects if a side or oncoming vehicle collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
Vehicle Exit Warning: Alerts the driver if a vehicle or cyclist is approaching from behind as a door is opened into traffic.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Audi A7 Review

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2020 Audi A7 Review

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