2023 Audi S7 - interior and Exterior Details (Wild Sport Coupe)

Thanks: Global Motorsports Website: 2023 Audi S7 Starting at $ Highs Sexy and practical, gleeful driving dynamics, filled with luxury and tech features. Lows Slower than the old V-8, heavier than the old V-8, less visceral than the old V-8. Verdict The S7 is handsome, quick, and fun to hustle, but it’s less exciting than its V-8 predecessor and several of its chief rivals. Overview The 2023 Audi S7 is the sleek sister ship to the more conservative-looking S6 three-box sports sedan with which it shares its mechanicals. The S7 occupies the sweet spot between the standard-issue A7 and the extraordinary RS7. While all three models honor Audi’s luxury pedigree with handsomely appointed interiors and a plethora of high-tech features, the biggest difference between them is what’s under their respective hoods. Filling the gap between the A7’s 335-hp turbo V-6 and the RS7’s mondo 591-hp twin-turbo V-8 is the S7’s 444-hp twin-turbocharged and supercharged V-6. Like its siblings, the S7 comes standard with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. This setup helps the handsome four-door hatchback hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds but its six cylinders don’t sing as sweetly as its predecessor’s twin-turbo V-8. The current version is also slightly heavier and marginally less swift than the generation it replaced. The 2023 S7’s combination of sporty ride-and-handling and strong power delivery make it entertaining to drive but a host of competitors—from the Mercedes-AMG GT53 to the BMW 8-series Gran Coupe—are even more lively and engaging. What’s New for 2023? For 2023, the S7 lineup adds an entry-level Premium trim. A new $2500 Design Edition package provides a blacked-out appearance to the exterior trim bits as well as extra microsuede appointments inside. All models also benefit from the addition of an Audi Sport package that includes a black interior with red contrast stitching. The mid-level Premium Plus model adds new standard features such as heated rear seats, leather on the dash and on other cabin areas, and the full roster of driver assists. At the top of the lineup, the Prestige gets a remote-controlled parking feature that does what its name suggests. Pricing and Which One to Buy Premium: $84,595 Premium Plus: $88,795 Prestige: $92,595 The Prestige model has the most fancy equipment, but it also costs. We’d choose the Premium Plus trim instead, which comes standard with an adaptive air suspension, a powerful Bang & Olufsen sound system, four-zone climate control, front sport seats with 12-way power adjustments and heated cushions, automatic high-beams, leather upholstery, and a panoramic sunroof. To that we’d add the S Sport package, which includes a more audible exhaust, rear-wheel steering, and a torque-vectoring rear differential. Lastly, we’d consider the Executive package for its ambient lighting, extended leather, heated rear seats, and LED headlights. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Audi axed the S7’s 450-hp twin-turbo V-8 a few years ago, replacing it with a twin-turbo V-6 that makes 444 ponies. You won’t notice the small dip in power, though, as Audi ramped up the torque by 37 pound-feet, to 443. The V-6 routes that torque to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 48-volt motor-generator smooths auto stop-start operation while an electric supercharger rouses throttle response at lower rpms. Unfortunately, the electric components add weight. Tipping the scales at 4640 pounds, the new S7 is 132 pounds heavier than its predecessor. The eight-speed automatic shifts smartly but can’t snap off gear changes quite as quickly as the seven-speed dual-clutch it replaces. As a result, the S7 falls a few tenths of a second behind its predecessor to 60 mph and through the quarter-mile, managing a sprint to the former and a dash to the latter. Despite that, this luxury four-door remains eager to hustle and feels much smaller than it is. It has no problem stopping either. Massive front brake rotors clamped by six-piston calipers bring the S7 to a halt from 70 mph in a short 151 feet. Read More 📌 Instagram ▶ 📌 Tiktok ▶ @cartvpress