The report says the A7 will remain a five-door fastback but that its proportions will be radically different from the current car. We can look forward to a lower, wider, and bolder shape aided by a single-frame grille, LED headlights, active aerodynamics, and bigger wheel arches.
Inside, the MMI infotainment functionality will give way to an in-dash video monitor that will be integrated with the steering wheel for a fully adjustable information unit. That setup will be complemented by a full-color driver display screen borrowed from the new TT and Q7, including a heads-up display and night vision.
Under the hood, there’s more power on the way. The entry-level motor will come from the A6, meaning a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 252 horsepower. The same engine will be offered with an electric turbo to bring power up to 326 horses. There will also be a 3.0-liter V6 e-turbodiesel planned with 350 HP.
There will also be at least one plug-in hybrid A7 variant using either a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine or a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 paired with electric motors. At the top of the range will be a 500 HP Audi S7 using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 and a monstrous 575+ HP Audi RS7 that employs a reworked 4.0-liter V8.
When the 2017 Audi A7 goes on sale late next year, it will challenge the redesigned Porsche Panamera and BMW’s 6 Series Gran Coupe.
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