Used 2017 Audi S7 Premium Plus quattro Sedan Review
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Audi S7 Premium Plus quattro Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Turbocharged V8 engine generates exhilarating power
- Pro:Hatchback layout makes it easy to stow luggage, cargo or the spoils of a shopping spree
- Pro:Interior materials and design are top-shelf
- Pro:surprisingly good fuel economy
- Con:Sleek roofline doesn't leave much headroom in the backseat for taller passengers
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Audi S7 Sedan
Driving
With 450 hp just itching to be unleashed by your right foot, the 2017 Audi S7 is a thrilling car to drive. Throw in Audi's crisp-shifting automated manual transmission and all-wheel drive, and you've got a terrifically responsive and satisfying powertrain. Its right-now character makes passing maneuvers a breeze.
The S7's standard adaptive air suspension delivers a smooth ride along with capable handling, a deft balancing act that once again sets this Audi apart. Around turns, the S7 can feel like the heavy and sizable sedan it is, but nonetheless it inspires driver confidence in both enthusiastic cornering and evasive maneuvers. In short, few four-door cars can match the S7's broad range of dynamic abilities.
Interior
The interior of the S7 is characterized by sleek, handsome design and excellent materials quality, with some S-specific flourishes thrown in for good measure. The standard MMI infotainment system features a dash-mounted pop-up screen and a control dial surrounded by buttons on the center console. The system boasts logical menus, crisp graphics and a touchpad to enhance functionality. Certain rival systems are easier to use, but most shoppers will find Audi's system intuitive after a short time.
The S7 is also equipped with the Audi Connect telematics suite, which includes 4G LTE connectivity, mobile Wi-Fi capability, Google Earth data for the navigation system and simplified Google search functionality for points of interest. The Wi-Fi is a boon for passengers on a long road trip, or if you'd simply like to turn the S7 into a 450-hp mobile workstation. On the other hand, the Google Earth navigation maps can be difficult to read at a glance from behind the wheel.
Whether you stick with the standard sport seats or opt for the massaging contour seats, you'll enjoy excellent support during long trips and spirited back-road runs alike. But due to the S7's aggressively raked roof line, backseat headroom is tight for average-to-tall folks. Legroom is adequate, however, and there's something to be said for the intimate comfort of the twin rear bucket seats versus a traditional three-across bench seat.
The S7's handy hatchback design permits easier loading of larger items that just won't fit in the trunk of a conventional sedan. Official luggage capacity is 24.5 cubic feet, while lowering the rear seatbacks opens up considerably more room.
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