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.
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.
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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 … go away. The A7 is a beautiful vehicle, but needs some updates to correct the technical problems.
Wow
5 out of 5 stars
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
2 out of 5 stars
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 … about some system failing, had very slow acceleration which we understand was a turbo problem. Closing the sunroof takes multiple attempts — just before closing the sunroof keeps retracting.
Exceptional Luxury Car
5 out of 5 stars
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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