The 2015 Audi A7/S7 Sportback appeals to an older buyer, one who is more likely to make their purchasing decision based on a styling influence. That’s the guff according to Audi Australia and it’s a crucial piece of information that differentiates the A7 range from its also updated A6 sibling.
Headlining the A7/S7’s impressive portfolio is the excellent quattro all-wheel drive drivetrain across the range meaning regardless of the model you choose the power on offer is backed up by all-paw surety.
Historically, the A7/S7 has been a success for the brand in Australia with a strong representation of S and RS models in the sales data. This facelifted model promises to be no different, although we haven’t yet sampled the range-topping RS7.
Read our full A7/S7 pricing and specification guide here.
As you can see from that rundown, there’s plenty to appeal to the senses in the A7 range, with a starting price point of $115,400 for the 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic. While the S7 might appear to be the most desirable model in the range given its outright grunt, the entry-level diesel is the variant we settle into first to get a feel for what the A7 buyer on a budget might experience.
Following that test run, we get behind the wheel of our pick in the A7 range, the 3.0 TDI Biturbo quattro tiptronic variant. The S7 is definitely the performance monster, but either of these turbo diesel engines promise to deliver more than enough performance to match their daily driving panache.
Our base A7 is only fitted with metallic paint ($2300) and Audi Connect ($1100), bringing the as tested price up to $118,800. The styling is yours to love or hate. I’m not a huge fan of the rear three-quarter view of the A7 Sportback, I’d have an A6. However, I’m not the target market either â€" that’s reserved for older buyers with a bit more sense of style that I have apparently.
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