2015 Audi A7 REVIEW | 3.0 TDI Biturbo Quattro Tiptronic – Walk The Walk And Talk The Torque
AUDI’S SWOOPY A7 WALKS A LINE BETWEEN SEDAN AND COUPE – NOT QUITE ONE, AND NOT QUITE THE OTHER, BUT THE MORE APPEALING FOR IT. It’s part of Audi’s quest to fill every niche.
Throw in one of the best diesels you will find anywhere, that 3.0 TDI Biturbo is a marvel, and you’ve got a very convincing package in this big, impressive, luxuriously trimmed sports saloon.
Though the ride can be a little bit sharp, its mass of torque, huge grip, desirable sound and expert build make this big four-door from Audi one to put on your shopping list.
Vehicle Style: Luxury four-door coupe
Price: $144,900 (plus on-roads) | $163,900 (as tested, plus on roads)
Engine/trans: 235kW/650Nm 3.0 litre 6cyl turbo diesel | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.1 l/100km | tested: 9.8 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Who needs a hatchback four-door anyway? Surely a sedan is good enough. It may be, but the fact that the A7 exists is proof that buyers want choice.
And in some ways, the hatchback configuration of the A7 is more practical than a conventional boot. It’s easier to load into and to drop the back seats if need be. And it’s arguably better looking.