2011 Audi A7 Sportback

Audi hopes to combine the elegance of a coupe, the versatility of the sedan and the practicality of the wagon in the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback.  It is presented as a five-door fastback coupe in four different engine options.  The offered powertrains include the 2.8 FSI engine that produces 201 hp, the 3.0 TFSI engine that produces 296 hp, the 3.0 TDI that produces 210 hp, and 3.0 TDI that produces 242 hp.  These engines shall be paired with a Multitronic CVT automatic front-wheel drive version while the Quattro models get the 7-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission.

The 2011 Audi A7 Sportback is offered at a base price of $ 47,000.00.  The A6 sedan and the A8 lend their architecture to the A7 but using less costly aluminum and more steel as compared to the A8.  Standard equipment for the Audi 7 variants include thermal management, stop-start, and energy recuperation system as well as a new touchpad input interface for the MMI infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, Google Service, Bose standard sound system, WLAN hotspot functionality, and heads-up display. Options include parallel park assist, adaptive air suspension and all-LED headlights.

Facing formidable competition from such cars as the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the Aston Martin Rapide, and the Porsche Panamera, the A7 Sportback uses an all-new platform that is guaranteed to provide ultimate comfort and control to its driver.  It also debuts a heads-up display which is essentially a system that provides key information such as speed data, appearing as if to float ahead of the driver.  The park-assist system only leaves the driver with the minimal responsibility for brake application and throttle while the system takes charge.  A list of optional driver aids are offered that includes the night vision assistant, side assist blind spot warning system, the lane assist/lane departure detection system, and the pre-sense system.  If these features still fail to complete the package for you, more indulgent options are provided such as comfort seats with heating, cooling and massaging functions; supple leather trimming for the center console; acoustic glazing; TV reception; various connectivity upgrades for the MMI system plus the 15-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system.

There are least eleven exterior paint finishes prepared for the A7 Sportback consisting of two solid colors, six metallic colors, and three pearl-effect finishes.  For those who won’t settle for anything less than unique, a customized paint finish is likewise made available by Audi.  Armed with clean and beautiful proportions, the A7 hurdles a favorable first impression.  Its beautiful cabin speaks of opulence in good taste.  It handles rough surfaces with grace and steadily goes its way in irregular road conditions.