The second-generation Audi A7 has been unveiled. Its concept preview was premiered by the new Audi A8, along with a long list of tech upgrades. The four-door Sportback has a very similar shape to the outgoing model. However,it features sharper edges and more athletic lines for a sportier, more expressive look. At the front, a wider Single frame grille is flanked by new headlights available in three versions.
The basic setup integrates a dozen adjacent segments that are said to evoke the binary pattern of zeros and ones. Moreover, its HD Matrix LEDs and laser lights are reserved for the flagship trim. The rear end also boasts distinctive lighting, with the taillights featuring 13 vertical segments. This feature is accented by fast-moving patterns when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Inside, the new A7 is a showcase of Audi’s latest digitization strategy. This feature has done away with the previous A7’s rotary push button for two modern high-resolution touchscreens. The top display handles all infotainment functions, while the lower display is optimized for climate controls, comfort functions and text input. Buyers looking for the ultimate interior tech have the option of an upgraded Audi virtual cockpit system with a 12.3-inch pane, a head-up display, and remote parking pilot and remote garage pilot that enable the A7 to automatically park and unpark itself.
The new 2019 Audi launches with the Volkswagen Group’s 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine. The engine which produces 340 horsepower and 169 kg -feet of torque, allows the sizable German sedan to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a brisk 5.3 seconds. All power trains in the lineup come standard with 48-volt, mild-hybrid system. This allows the A7 to coast at speeds from 34.2 (55 km/h) to 99.4 mph (160 km/h). This model is also capable of deactivating the engine when doing so to preserve fuel.
To improve handling, Audi’s engineers applied a more advanced chassis control system. It has optional all-wheel steering and revised air suspension. In addition,it also has variable-ratio steering that spans from 9.5:1 to 16.5:1 depending on the speed and input angle.
The all-new, 2019 Audi A7 goes on sale in February 2018.
