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SPEAKER 1: Vehicle variants are nothing new.
You have grand coupes, you have GTs, you have sportbacks,
you have wagons.
They're all pretty much based off of sedans.
This is no different.
This is the all-new 2019 Audi A7.
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Like the first generation A7, this new one
is based very heavily on the A6 sedan.
The big difference though is styling.
Instead of the traditional sedan proportions,
the A7 has this sweeping roof line
that tapers down into this fastback hatchback look.
It's slightly sportier, and it has
a certain appeal to those who just want
to make a fashion statement.
The engines are all the same.
It's a three liter turbo charged V6,
that puts out 335 horsepower, through a seven speed automated
manual gearbox.
And it has Quattro all-wheel drive as standard.
For the most part, the A7 drives just like the A6.
For driving impressions and some interior impressions,
check out that full review, because this video,
I'm going to be pointing out the differences between the A6
and A7.
One of the main differences besides just the body shape,
is also the price.
The A7 costs about $10,000 more than the A6.
That means the starting price is right around $70,000.
The A7 also has some subtle styling tweaks
that set it apart just a little bit from the more conventional
A6.
First of all, there's some deep creases in the hood here
that give it a sportier, lighter, sharper appearance.
There's also a lot of sculpting going down here
under the headlights and larger air vents
to make it look a little sportier.
One of the more pronounced and heritage-inspired styling cues
is this flared blister.
It's pretty subtle, and actually the best way to see it
is to look straight down on it.
And it goes back to the Audi Quattro
with those really pronounced flares and blisters right
around the wheels.
Further back, we have some character lines that kind of
fade in and fade out.
They're really sharp in some points
and just fade back into the body.
It's really nice.
It's a good effect.
Also, there's a subtle line here.
This little crease here that gives it
a slightly lighter appearance.
To further lighten a lot of that visual weight,
there's a lot of sculpting going on
down here by the rocker panels.
It's kind of deeply coved in here
and it changes its profile as it goes up.
In design speak, well, they're catching light and casting
shadows.
And that gives it a lot more visual interest.
As you get to the back wheel, well, you
have the reemergence of that Quattro bulge here.
And one thing that is also cool, is the last generation A7,
the fuel door was a little bit of an interruption,
because they had to place it in the middle of that character
line.
Now they have it right in this perfect little spot here,
where it doesn't really jar you visually.
Another difference between this and the old A7 is the tail.
It's just a few inches taller than before.
And it actually makes a big difference.
I thought that the original A7, it tapered a little bit too
much and kind of trailed off.
This one has a more definite ending.
And I think it's more attractive.
One of the more obvious differences
between the A7 and A6 is cargo.
This massive hatch adds to the already generous trunk
from the A6.
It means you can fit slightly bulkier items back here.
And the designers say you can still fit golf clubs sideways
across the trunk.
Overall, it gets a slight edge over the A6 when it comes
to convenience and utility.
If there's one area where the A7 comes up short against the A6,
it's rear passenger space.
I'm 5'10" and my head is definitely touching
the headliner.
In the A6 however, I add about an inch or two above that.
I do still have plenty of room for my feet
under the front seat and knee room as well.
And it still has plenty of lateral space.
Unlike the A6, it's not quite as expansive a view
outward because of this tapering roof line.
What that means is, if you're going to be regularly shuttling
around taller adults, the A6 might be a better choice.
All things considered, the A7 takes
all of the best attributes of the A6
and adds a little more style.
They both drive really great, have wonderful interiors
and tons of tech.
Deciding between the two is really
just going to come down to your own fashion sense.
Personally, I like this new A7.
I like it better than the A6.
But I also like it a lot better than the previous A7.
For more information on the A6, the A7
and all of their competition, head on over to edmunds.com.
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