When you want all the power of the S6, but can’t stand that sedan profile, the sportback lines of the S7 wait in the wings to provide you less versatility, but a bit more style. This year, Audi adds full LED exterior lighting and a standard head-up display to the long list of S7 goodies.
One thing you can’t have is seating for 5. The S7 offers 2 rear bucket seats, although full-size adults may have some trouble accessing them. That sexy sloping roofline doesn’t do much for headroom in the rear, after all. It does offer some impressive trunk space, though, with 24.5 cubic feet available before you drop those rear seats, and nearly a full 50 once you give up seating for 4. Certainly one of the classier ways to haul your booty about.
And with a 420-hp, twin-turbocharged V8 pumping out 406 lb-ft of torque, that booty will move! Even with all-wheel drive (AWD), the S7’s S tronic 7-speed automated manual will rip you to 60 in just 4.5 seconds while still delivering an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city/27 highway. That’s thanks to Audi’s Cylinder On Demand system, which drops out half the pistons at highway speed to save gas. And if you’re worried that such a move would impart more noise and vibration into the cabin when going from a smooth V8 to a less refined V4, Audi utilizes active engine mounts and active noise cancellation to combat those specific issues.
This goes in turn with Audi’s other efforts toward comfort, quality and refinement that have contributed to its building reputation for some of the best interiors in the industry. The S7 does nothing to quell this notion with quilted leather upholstery wrapped around 8-way power heated front bucket seats, standard sunroof and power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 4-zone automatic climate control and a 14-speaker Bose stereo.
For tech you’ll find a power liftgate and heated mirrors with auto-dimming, a blind-spot warning system, keyless entry and ignition, front and rear parking sensors, Audi MMI, a driver memory system, rear-view camera, navigation and Audi Drive Select, which allows you to adjust steering, transmission and suspension settings. With Audi’s adaptive air suspension, that’ll seriously change the character of your S7 depending on if you want smooth or speedy, and the optional multicontour comfort front seats are a good choice if you prefer the former over the latter.
You can also add power-closing doors, night vision assist, rear side airbags, and if the Bose stereo isn’t enough, a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo is on tap for audiophiles with more than twice the power of the Bose system. A Driver Assistance package will get you adaptive cruise, lane-departure warning, Audi Pre-Sense Plus and a 360-degree camera. The Cold Weather package adds heat to the rear seats and the steering wheel, while a Black Optic package gets you body-color mirrors, blacked-out grille and window frames and unique, 20-inch wheels. While the aesthetic enhancements are a welcome addition, the 20-inch wheels have been criticized for making the ride too harsh. The adaptive air suspension does a lot to make up for the increased sensitivity, but best to test-drive before checking the box.
With a cavernous trunk, taut handling, stout powertrain and sleek visuals inside and out, it seems the only thing the S7 can’t do is fit 5 adults. It’s not going to do much for your bank account either, but that’s par for this particular course. Bottom line? It’d be hard to do better than the S7.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 630 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.09 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: adjustable · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Audi MMI Connect · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.9
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse