The new Audi S7 Sportback now in South Africa
Quick Facts
- Price: From R 1,500,500
- Engine: 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine
- Power/Torque: 331kW / 600Nm
- 0-100: 4.6 seconds
- Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
- Top Speed: 250km/h
Audi South Africa has revealed the more potent sibling of the A7 Sportback the S7 Sportback and it should make a lot of people happy till the new RS7 arrives.
The 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 beast will be packing 331kw and a whooping 600nm of torque through its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 3.0 TFSI engine is notable for its power delivery and efficiency. Top speed is governed at 250 km/h and acceleration is claimed to be 4.6 seconds.
There is also a mild-hybrid system (MHEV) on the new Audi S7 Sportback which is meant to help improve fuel efficiency. The 48-volt MHEV system comprises a belt alternator starter (BAS) and a lithium‑ion battery with a capacity of 10 Ah housed in the vehicle floor beneath the luggage compartment. The BAS is connected to the crankshaft and during deceleration, it can recover up to 8 kW of power, which it then stores in the lithium-ion battery. When the driver accelerates again, the BAS reacts instantly by restarting the engine.
Exterior Looks
The Audi S7 Sportback is characterized by its striking, distinctive design and sophistication. It embraces the new Audi design language which further emphasizes its sporty look along with a dynamically styled front trim, wide sills and rear diffuser with four tailpipe trims.
Distinctive S trim elements in dark chrome and aluminium on the radiator grille lamellas, the front blade, the side air inlet, the exterior mirrors and the rear diffuser proclaim the sporty coupé’s sporty characteristics at a glance. The characteristic HD Matrix LED headlights with animated rear lights which are connected by a flat light strip sharpen the sportier design even further. The standard 21-inch wheels in an S-specific wheel design, infuse the S model with on-road presence.
Interior Looks
Inside, the Audi S7 Sportback continues on its sophistication, and a modern look awaits the driver: black colour schemes, sophisticatedly sporty inlays and colour-contrasting stitching that ramp up the sporty driving experience even further. In keeping with the interior design of the A7 range, the look is reduced and succinct.
The Audi S7 Sportback comes with an extended range of standard equipment to enhance interior comfort. This includes the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display, MMI navigation plus, four-zone automatic air conditioning, HD touch displays with haptic feedback, contour ambient lighting with up to 30 colours, Audi phone box and smartphone interface, Bang and Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound and a panoramic glass sunroof. The full suite of Audi connect technology around connected infotainment, remote services, safety and convenience features are a few of the key standard specification.
The upholstery on the seats also underlines the sporty overall impression of the vehicle. S sport seats with integrated head restraints, embossed S logo and rhombus pattern come standard. The standard seat upholstery is available in Valcona leather with embossed S logo with the no-cost option to choose a combination of leather and Alcantara or Valcona leather and Milano leather combination, perforated. Customers have a choice of the colours black, rotor grey and arras red. A variety of leather packages are available for customizing the interior further. Instead of the standard inlays in brushed aluminium, fine grain ash or carbon twill is available as an option.
Other S-specific equipment details include a dedicated graphic layout of the standard-fit Audi virtual cockpit with rev counter flashed up centrally. The steering wheel with the flat-bottomed rim is offered as standard. The footrest and pedal caps are in stainless steel, and when the driver climbs in they are greeted by illuminated aluminium sill trims with S logo.
As on every S model from Audi, Quattro permanent all-wheel drive comes as standard on the Audi S7 Sportback. In normal driving conditions, its self-locking centre differential distributes torque between the front and rear axle in a 40:60 ratio.
The driver can also configure the Audi drive select system to suit their driving preference. The system comes with an S-specific setup and offers diverse modes namely;
- Comfort
- Auto
- Dynamic
- Efficiency
- Individual
The new Audi S7 TFSI Sportback Quattro Tiptronic is priced at R 1,500,500 and comes standard with the 5 year / 100 000km Audi Freeway Plan. The new vehicle is currently available for sale at all Audi Dealerships around South Africa.
