Audi A7 Facelift 2023
Show The 2023 Audi A7 remains one of the sharpest-looking sedans on the road. The fact that it’s not technically a sedan at all, but a versatile hatchback, makes it even better. Pricing starts at $69,200. The 2023 Audi A7 is the sleeker, sportier sibling to the more traditional A6 sedan. It features a more powerful base engine, and its hatchback design provides superior cargo flexibility. With 335 horsepower, a quick-shifting transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2023 A7 can take you from 0 to 60 mph in a scant 5.2 seconds. If that’s not fast enough, you’ll be more interested in the high-performance S7 and RS 7 variants. 2023 Audi A7 PricingThe 2023 Audi A7 Sportback has a starting price of $69,200. This is a luxurious sedan that, as you’d expect, comes with a long lineup of comfort, safety, and tech features as standard equipment. This includes a dual-screen infotainment display, smartphone connectivity, tri-zone climate control, navigation, satellite radio, and a 10-speaker audio system. The A7 comes in three main trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Stepping up to the performance models adds significantly to the A7’s price tag. The 2023 S7 starts at $82,500, while the tire-burning RS 7 rings in at a cool $118,500. Before buying, be sure to check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to find out what others in your area are paying for their new A7 sedan. Resale values have been a strength of this elegant Audi, a point driven home by its 2019 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards trophy for the luxury car class. Driving the 2023 Audi A7The 444-horsepower twin-turbo V6 in the 2023 Audi S7 is a delight, and the 591-horsepower twin-turbo V8 in the RS 7 delivers outrageous speed and acceleration. But if we’re being more practical-minded, the 335-horsepower V6 and AWD hardware found in the standard A7 is more than enough for the vast majority of luxury sedan shoppers. The ride and handling are nicely tuned for any type of driving scenario, be it dicing with city traffic or hours-long road trips. Having AWD as standard also helps the A7 cope with inclement weather, making this Audi a smart choice if heavy rain or snow factor into your yearly driving routine. Audi dropped an available plug-in hybrid powertrain from the A7 lineup for the 2023 model year. However, the base turbo V6 delivers reasonable fuel mileage with an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. Interior ComfortFirst, the bad news. While we love the shape of the A7 Sportback, the flowing roofline takes a slight toll on available rear headroom and legroom. There’s still plenty of room for average-sized adults, however, and the cabin’s ambiance remains one of the classiest you’ll find in a luxury vehicle. All major controls are within easy reach, and the quality of the materials used is exemplary. Granted, the dual-screen infotainment system takes a little practice, though the Virtual Cockpit digital display in front of the driver remains one of our favorite features of the A7. If you want to load up on more interior luxury touches, extras like heated and ventilated front seats, massage front seats, heated rear seats, quad-zone climate control, upgraded leather upholstery, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system are available. Exterior StylingWhile the A7 Sportback shares mechanical DNA with its more soberly-designed sibling, the A6 sedan, it’s easy to see why the A7 still turns heads. Thanks to its tapering roofline, the A7 looks like it’s in motion even when parked. Even better is the fact that the rear liftgate is so practical, opening wide to reveal an extremely roomy trunk. The taillights run the full width of the A7’s tail, which adds an extra element of design panache. Wheel sizes range from 20 to 22-inches in diameter. Beefier wheels with red brake calipers peeking out from behind mark the S7 and RS 7 as being something extra special. Each rides on a slightly lower sport suspension and comes with a unique exhaust layout, not to mention subtle aerodynamic tweaks (including larger front air intakes) that give this performance duo an extra degree of sophisticated sportiness. Favorite Features1. Standard all-wheel drive 2. Large cargo hold 3. Strong V6 engine 4. Audi Virtual
Cockpit 5. S-Line and Black Optic package 6. Incredible performance of RS 7 Engine & TransmissionThe 2023 Audi A7 Sportback is fitted with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 developing 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Audi’s quattro AWD system is standard, and power is routed to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Stepping up to the S7 brings with it a 2.9-liter V6 that churns out 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. That’s pretty strong, though the lineup has an even wilder variant. The top-of-the-line RS 7 squeezes a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 under its hood. This bellowing engine produces a staggering 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Both the S7 and RS 7 come with an 8-speed automatic transmission. As you might have guessed, premium gasoline is recommended for all three engines. 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 (A7) 2.9-liter
twin-turbocharged V6 (S7) 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 (RS 7) KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles When did the Audi A7 get a facelift?Mid-2014 facelift (model year 2015)
Is Audi A7 discontinued?Audi A7 [2011-2015] Discontinued Versions
Note: ALL Audi A7 [2011-2015] Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSi have been discontinued.
When was the Audi A7 updated?Here are the key changes for the Audi A7 over the last few years: 2022: new standard features. 2021: 591-horsepower RS 7 model debuted. 2020: 444-horsepower S7 model added.
Is the Audi A7 a good buy?Luxurious and crammed with tech, the A7 is generally reliable, and it won't break the bank to buy a decent used example. But running costs can be high, so ensure the example you go for hasn't been run on a shoestring by its previous owner.
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