The 2020 Audi A7 is offered in three different trim levels; Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. All trims come with a new 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine, which is capable of 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque and paired to a 7-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. Audi claims it can make zero to 60 in just 5.2 seconds. For those wanting more performance, the Audi S7 offers 444 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque from its twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder which is enough to get the car to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
Audi Drive Select offers Comfort, Sport, Auto and Individual driving modes. Each setting modifies the feel of the steering, transmission shift points and the way the throttle responds to meet driving tastes. When combined with dynamic all-wheel steering, which allows the rear wheels to steer, the handling of the A7 and S7 is second to none.
The interior of the A7 brings on advanced technology and high-level comfort. Optional individual contour seating features 18-way power seats with massage, heat and ventilation. Ambient LED lighting throughout the interior allows drivers to change colors to suit their mood. And a premium audio system, dual touchscreen infotainment and Audi MMI -Multi-Media Interface -- touch response allows drivers to customize settings for their driving experience inside the cabin. Navigation is powered by 3D Google Earth, which allows drivers to see topography and terrain in addition to the tops of trees and rooftops of buildings. Audi Connect allows the A7 to become a wireless hot spot, which can connect up to eight devices to the Internet.
The A7 Premium trim offers a long list of standard features related to performance, styling, technology and safety, which include 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, LED ambient light, 8-way leather heated seats, 7-inch driver information system, dual infotainment touchscreen displays, navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker audio system, rearview camera, keyless entry and start/stop, adaptive cruise control and Audi Drive Select.
The Premium Plus trim adds a Bang & Olufsen 3D 16-speaker sounds system, wireless charging, Audi side assist and pre-sense, 360 view camera, HD Matrix headlights, headlight washers, and Audi virtual cockpit. Audi virtual cockpit is a 12.3-inch color LCD screen, which offers two modes for viewing driver information. The Premium Plus allows for several more option packages to be added including the S Line Package, Warm Weather Package, Driver Assistance Package and Individual Contour Seating Package.
The top-of-the-line Prestige trim brings the most to the A7. In addition to what is in the lower trims, the Prestige adds a head-up display, power soft-closing doors, 4-zone automatic climate control, Ambient multicolor LED interior lighting, power rear window sunshade, dual pane acoustic glass, heated and ventilated power front seats and even more option packages. Additional option packages for the Prestige include the 21-inch wheel package and Adaptive Chassis package, which includes adaptive suspension and dynamic all-wheel steering.
The Audi S7 comes standard with many of the features from higher spec A7's such as the 4-zone climate control, Audi's virtual cockpit and the Bang & Olufsen sound system. It differs from the A7 in that it's much better at being a sports car. Its unique suspension settings mean the car is lower and stiffer than the A7, with correspondingly better handling. Meanwhile, all the power from its slightly smaller, but much more powerful, engine give the S7 intense performance under all conditions.
