Name: 2012 Audi A7
Brand: Audi

Audi A7

EPA MPG: NA

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2012 Luxury midsized cars Ratings

2012 Audi A7

$9,100 - $10,200

EPA MPG NA

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$8,300 - $9,575

EPA MPG 18 mpg

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$8,850 - $10,375

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2012 Audi A6

$4,925 - $7,900

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2012 Audi S4

$10,625 - $11,575

EPA MPG NA

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2012 BMW 5 Series

$5,700 - $7,750

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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$9,775 - $11,975

EPA MPG NA

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$6,950 - $7,000

EPA MPG 29 mpg

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$5,650 - $24,825

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$ NA

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$6,200 - $9,000

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$5,100 - $7,450

EPA MPG NA

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$10,725

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2012 Lexus GS

$ NA

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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$6,975 - $7,500

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2012 Lincoln MKZ

$5,775 - $6,725

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

$9,325 - $14,275

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$6,925 - $17,150

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2012 Volvo S80

$6,325 - $6,850

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2012 Volvo XC70

$7,425 - $9,425

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

4-door hatchback

2 front, 2 rear

AWD

3-liter V6 supercharged (310 hp)

8-speed automatic

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Model History

2019-

Current Generation

The redesigned Audi A7 places even stronger emphasis on luxury and high-tech features than its predecessor. It maintains the same swept-back profile as the previous generation, and is a more stylish take on the A6 with the practical benefit of a hatchback. Powering the base A7 is a 335-hp, twin-turbocharged V6 engine coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. This mild-hybrid powertrain includes a 48-volt electrical system to ensure accessories don't tax fuel economy. Inside, there is a new control system consisting of two touch screens but it proves fairly easy to use. Fit and finish and seat comfort are superb. A smaller 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine along with higher output turbo V6 and V8 engines will be added later. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. For 2022, the Premium model gets a larger 10.1-inch navigation screen, standard rear side airbags, and a direct tire pressure monitoring system.

2012-2018

2012 Redesign Year

The ride height of coupelike A7 is lower than the A6 and the car is more firmly sprung. As is to be expected, in exchange for its sleek appearance, the sedan also sacrifices some interior comfort for sportiness. However, the A7 also presents the cargo flexibility of a hatchback. Its 3.0-liter, supercharged V6 is mated to Audi's excellent eight-speed automatic transmission. In our tests, the diesel version returned an excellent 28 mpg overall. (However, keep in mind the diesel is under a cloud of emissions controls violations and may not be the best move to make as far as resale value is concerned.) The interior is very luxurious and features an available head-up display that projects information on the windshield. The MMI interface adds a touchpad control for destination entry in the navigation system, which offers a Google maps display. WiFi hotspot capability is also offered.

Audi A7

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