Audi A7

Introduction

With every new age comes new advancements. And proving this saying right is the all-new 2016 Audi A7 that recently made its debut in the global market. Be it designing, comfort, performance or engineering this sedan stands upright in all the fronts. The car is yet to witness its Philippines debut until then let its previous-generation model enjoy all the attention and give strong competition to the likes of Jaguar XJ and BMW 6 Series. This new Audi embodies some great additions, one of which is its great weight scaledown helping it with faster acceleration, better handling, and precise braking.

Engine, Mileage & Variant

2016 Audi A7 is offered in two trims: Premium Plus and Prestige. Both these variants though differ on some styling and amenities front but are powered by the same 3.0-litre 24-valve DOHC mill with variable valve timing. This mill produces great power and torque figures of 333 hp at 5300 - 6500 rpm and 441 Nm at 2900 - 5300 rpm respectively. As mentioned above, the car is now designed with ultra-lightweight technology that allows this mean machine to surpass the already high-performance standards. Proving this notation right are its high acceleration and best-in-class track speed figures that read 5.2 seconds and 209 km respectively.

Exterior

Audi, what all can you expect from this brand? Exceptional quality, great engineering, unmatched designing and what not. 2016 Audi A7 follows the footsteps of its predecessors and delivers all and even more that can be expected from this sedan. On to the front is present a Singleframe grille that is closely followed by full LED automatic headlights. Its side profile is crafted with power- adjustable power-folding, auto-dimming heated exterior side mirrors that have inbuilt LED turn indicator and memory function, aluminum trim around windows, and prominent wheel arches housing 20-inch five-spoke W design black gloss wheels. A7's rear end is equipped with LED taillights, rear fog lamps, hands-free power tailgate, adaptive rear spoiler and integrated twin trapezoidal exhaust outlets. On the dimension front, Audi A7 displays numbers like 4983 mm length, 2139 mm width, and 1419 mm height. If we talk about material usage, Audi A7 is a combination of aluminum body panels and steel chassis.

Interior

If a car showcases such flamboyant outer layout than a stunning cabin is more than deemed to be present. There is a long array of comfort, convenience and entertainment features present in the car, all powering its owner to show off the vehicle. To start off the entire cabin features, fine grain ash natural brown wood inlays makes the cabin look classy and elite. Talking about driver's arena it comes equipped with a three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel with shift paddles, tilt & telescopic adjustment and ventilated 20-way power front seats. Moving to the center console, it houses amenities like four-zone automatic climate control system and 7-inch color driver information system with features like MMI navigation and handwriting-recognition technology. Enhancing the entertainment quotient is present BOSE Surround Sound System with 14 speakers, AudioPilot noise compensation, and 630 watts power. Further flattering your in-car experience is Audi's ambient LED interior lighting that sets the right mood for an extravagant ride.

Safety

From a brand like Audi, one can only expect best-in-class safety features as this auto manufacturer takes drivers and co-passengers safety on utmost priority. Starting with the most basic and important safety feature i.e airbags, A7 is stuffed with driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front thorax side airbag, knee airbags and side guard head curtain airbag. Accompanying it are two important functions - Front Passenger Occupant Detection and Power Central Locking System with safety unlock feature that operates in the event of airbag deployment. Other safety features include ABS with EBD & brake assist, ESC with ASR , anti-theft alarm system with immobilizer and electromechanical parking brake.

Verdict

All in all Audi A7 looks like a great luxury prone sedan. The car is crafted with sleek contours, enhanced technologies, and impressive power. Also, it ranks high on the safety front, thus justifying every penny of its cost.