Audi A7 2010–2014 car dimensions: 4969 mm long, 1911 mm wide and 1420 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,735 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin uses high-quality materials with a wrap-around design and wave-shaped dashboard. Dual-zone climate control is standard, with three- or four-zone available on higher grades. Cruise control is standard. The MMI system includes a central colour display as standard, with optional larger screens, navigation plus and touchpad input. Parking sensors front and rear come standard on most versions. Reversing camera, adaptive cruise with stop-go, active lane assist, side assist blind-spot warning and pre sense automatic braking are optional on various trims. Head-up display and ambient lighting are also available. Seats can have optional ventilation and massage.
The large powered tailgate opens wide for easy loading. Boot space is 535 litres with seats up and expands to 1390 litres with the split-folding rear seats down. A through-load option with ski bag is available.
Towing capacity reaches 750 kg unbraked and up to 2100 kg braked depending on engine and gradient. A trailer hitch is optional and includes trailer stabilisation via ESC. Provision for the hitch adds reinforced engine cooling.
Adaptive air suspension is optional for better load handling. Payload varies by model but the car suits light work and leisure use with its practical hatch and folding seats.
The cabin uses high-quality materials and leather upholstery with standard multi-way power front seats that include four-way lumbar support. Heated front seats come standard, while front ventilation and massage functions appear on higher packages. A power slide-and-tilt sunroof is standard. Optional acoustic glass helps keep the cabin quiet. Heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel are available as options.
3.0 TFSI models rated 18 city/28 highway mpg EPA
Service intervals variable or Longlife up to 30,000 km/2 years
Fixed service option around 15,000 km/1 year
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, ABS, ESC and traction control
No Euro NCAP rating published for this generation
Fuel economy depends on the engine. The 3.0 TFSI V6 is rated 18 city and 28 highway mpg under EPA testing. Diesel versions return higher official figures in European cycles.
Servicing uses a variable or Longlife schedule that can stretch to about 30,000 km or two years depending on conditions. A fixed interval of roughly 15,000 km or one year is also available. Brake fluid needs changing every two years.
Standard safety kit covers front, side, curtain and knee airbags plus ABS, electronic stability control and traction control. Rear side airbags and advanced aids like adaptive cruise or side assist are optional. No full Euro NCAP or NHTSA star rating was published for the 2010-2014 models.
Keeping the car means following the oil-change indicator and using the correct Longlife oil where specified. Regular checks on suspension, electronics and the dual-clutch transmission help maintain reliability.
Length 4969 mm, Width 1911 mm, Height 1420 mm, Wheelbase 2914 mm (A7 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi technical specs PDFs via audiworld.com and autoevolution.com.