I like it from some angles, but from low-angles it kind of looks Infiniti-like.




Here is what Edmunds says:


MUNICH, Germany — Audi on Monday officially unveiled its all-new A7 Sportback, which the company describes as a "five-door coupe." Offering a choice of two gasoline and two turbodiesel V6 engines, the A7 arrives at European dealerships this fall, priced from $67,000.

In comparison, the 2010 Audi A8 is priced in the U.S. from $76,825.

The live unveiling of the A7 was webcast on Audi TV (http://tv.audi.com/) as well as on the company's Facebook page.

Audi did not provide powertrain details, other than to say the base engine would be a 201-horsepower 3.0-liter TDI. Driving the front wheels through a Multitronic continuously variable automatic transmission, the 3.0 TDI returns an average 44 mpg on the European combined cycle.

The top V6 engine — the displacement was not specified — will deliver 295 hp, Audi said. Front-drive A7 models will get the Multitronic while those equipped with Quattro permanent all-wheel drive will be fitted with the S tronic seven-speed automatic. All engines also will come with a stop/start system to enhance fuel economy. A sport differential is an extra-cost option on the A7 Quattro.

Audi said it is "targeting a new market segment" with the A7, which is a relatively large five-passenger model measuring 197.7 inches long — about an inch and a half shorter than Audi's big A8 flagship sedan.

In fact, the A7 is likely to square off against such "quad coupe" competitors as the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the Porsche Panamera.

Among the mechanical features on the A7 are electromechanical steering and LED taillamps (LED headlamps are optional). Buyers can also choose wheels ranging in diameter from 18 to 20 inches, adaptive air suspension with controlled damping, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function, pre-sense safety system, active lane assist, park assist and a head-up display.

Extra-cost convenience features include ambient lighting, climate-controlled and massaging front seats and a Bang & Olufsen 1,300-watt audio system with 15 speakers.

Inside Line says: When you add up all the optional features and powertrain choices, the A7 will likely brush up against the $90,000 mark. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent


http://www.insideline.com/audi/a7/2011/201...7-revealed.html

 

nice panamera.

errr, i mean audi.

 

nice....

 

Looks better than the Panamera and the CLS.

 

Nice interior. Hate that pop-up nav.

 

Not sure who would buy this... especially with the S4, S6, etc kicking around. Not to mention M3 + IS-F.

 

^This car plays in a different league than those cars.

 

I don't know about this one.

 

The A8 is already pretty sporty-looking.

I realize they're going for a CLS / Panamera competitor, but...how big a market is that?

Sure, everyone in LA has them, but there can't be THAT big a market...

 

This looks great to my eye. Great vehicle for a family like mine (two adults, two kids, lots of gear).