2021 Audi S7 Review

Name: 2021 Audi S7 Review
Brand: Audi
Price: 41311 USD
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

Price Estimate: $41,311 - $46,984

+17

Read full review See all features & specs

Price & Payment

15 cars

$55,763 avg. price

Min$

Max$

See listings

Appraise My 2021 Audi S7

2021 Audi S7 for sale near you

3 of 15 listings

Prestige Sedan
MSRP: $73,890
221 mi away
Prestige Sedan
MSRP: $59,091
231 mi away
Prestige Sedan
MSRP: $39,999
245 mi away

See all 15 listings

Audi S7 model years

Audi S7 for Sale

2021 Audi S7 Review

byCameron Rogers^{Manager, News
Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at Edmunds include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).}

Pros

Attractive and refined interior
Lots of high-tech features

Cons

Infotainment system can be distracting to use
Limited rear headroom

What's new

21-inch wheels with high-performance summer tires are now standard
Minor changes to available advanced driver aids
Based on the fifth A7 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

There's a lot to like about the Audi A7. It's based on Audi's A6 midsize sedan but it has a sleeker profile and a rear hatchback for greater cargo-carrying versatility. It's a great all-arounder, but its 335-horsepower engine might seem a little lacking to buyers looking for an engaging sport sedan. Thankfully, the 444-horsepower 2021 Audi S7 is also available and ready to satisfy your requirement for velocity.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Audi S7 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) 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 $3.71 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$206/mo

$188/mo

Avg. Large Car

Calculate my fuel costs

The Audi S7 is more than just an A7 with a thrilling motor, of course. It also includes several performance-oriented upgrades not available on the A7. These include larger wheels with summer tires to improve grip and an optional package with a sport rear differential and a more boisterous exhaust note.

Worthy rivals to the S7 include the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and Porsche Panamera. All have coupe-like styling and plenty of potential for performance. Among this group, the S7 easily holds its own.

Which S7 does Edmunds recommend?

Most S7 buyers should be just fine with the base Premium Plus trim. It has plenty of features, and you can use the cost savings compared to the Prestige to get a few extra options, such as the Executive package, if you like.

Compare 2021 Audi S7 trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

2021 Audi S7 models

The 2021 Audi S7 is a five-passenger luxury sport sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. It comes in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. All S7s have a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine (444 horsepower, 443 lb-ft of torque), all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine also makes use of a 48-volt mild hybrid system designed to maximize fuel efficiency. The S7 is sportier and more powerful than the Audi A7 but slots under the high-performance RS 7 — both of which are reviewed separately. Standout features for the S7 include:

Premium Plus
Comes well equipped with:

21-inch wheels and summer performance tires
Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle and adjust to enhance ride comfort and handling)
Sunroof
Hands-free liftgate
Heated steering wheel
Digital instrument panel
Four-zone automatic climate control
Wireless charging pad
Power-adjustable steering wheel
Driver's seat memory settings
Heated front sport seats
Dual touchscreen infotainment system with 10.1-inch upper screen and 8.6-inch lower screen
16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
Apple CarPlay (with wireless connectivity) and Android Auto smartphone integration

The S7 also has a suite of useful driving aids, such as:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the S7 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Options for the S7 Premium Plus include:

Executive package

Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Configurable ambient lighting
Heated rear seats
Extra leather on the dashboard, armrests and center console
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front)
Lane keeping assist (steers the S7 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Luxury package

Executive package
Passenger-seat memory settings
Ventilated and massaging front seats
Upgraded leather upholstery

Black Optic package

Black-painted exterior accents

S Sport package

All-wheel steering
Sport exhaust
Sport rear differential

Adaptive steel suspension (sport-tuned; deletes the air suspension)
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert

Prestige
On top of Premium Plus content, the Prestige model adds:

Executive package
Laser headlights
Sound-reducing glass
Soft-close doors
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)

Unless otherwise included, options for the Premium Plus are also available for the Prestige. You can also opt for:

19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

See pricing history

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

2/5Below Average

#46 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 S7 from 2008-2022.}

$1,192/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).}

2.09x/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).}

28.7%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

Audi S7 Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.7

3 reviews

5(67%)

4(33%)

3(0%)

2(0%)

1(0%)

Write a vehicle review See all 3 reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Awesome Car

Rudd777777, 12/06/2020

2020 Audi S7 Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

This car is the bob with the latest technology. The glass screens in this vehicle are touch. However most of the actions can be activated by talk. I will admit it takes a little time to acclimate yourself to the touch screens. I take my hat off to Audi for the Technology. The performance of this vehicle is awesome. So far I have not experienced and Turbo lag; just outright …

Dakota Gray Pearl S7

Chuck, 01/13/2021

2020 Audi S7 Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

This car is amazing! Handling and obviously acceleration are great. Rides much better than I would have thought considering it has the 21” tire and wheel package. Bang & Olufson sound system is also great. Boy, does this car have a ton of electronic nannies watching over you while driving. What I really don’t like? The start/stop feature is irritating. Too bad it can’t be …

2020 Audi S7

Chip, 05/15/2021

2020 Audi S7 Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

I have owned the 10 months now and I am 100% pleased. First thing I noticed was how smoothe the car rides but stepping on the gas gives more than ample power and with the "S" package the AWD and traction control make it a winner. Inside its technology and luxury all the way. The throaty exhaust make the car fun to drive. Other than the annoying gas saver function that needs to be engaged …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Audi S7, so we've included reviews for other years of the S7 since its last redesign.

See all 3 reviews of the Audi S7

Write a vehicle review

2021 S7 Highlights

Trim:

Premium Plus

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$84,400
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$206/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

See all features & specs

Safety

Our experts like the S7 models:

Audi Pre Sense Basic and 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.
Audi Side Assist with Pre Sense Rear: Alerts you when a vehicle is in the S7's blind spots. Can also detect when a vehicle is moving across your path in reverse.

People who viewed this also viewed

Audi S8
Starting at $125,300

See Audi S8 Inventory

Lexus LC
Starting at $99,750

See Lexus LC Inventory

Audi RS 7
Starting at $128,600

See Audi RS 7 Inventory

2021 Audi S7 Review

Price & Payment

2021 Audi S7 Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Which S7 does Edmunds recommend?

2021 Audi S7 models

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Audi S7 Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Trending topics

Awesome Car

Dakota Gray Pearl S7

2020 Audi S7

2021 S7 Highlights

Safety

People who viewed this also viewed

Related Used 2021 Audi S7 info

Vehicle reviews of used models

Shop similar models

Shop used vehicles in your area

Popular new car reviews and ratings

Research other models of Audi

Research similar vehicles

Other models

Join Edmunds