The 2019 Audi A7 is a Unique Animal Worth Considering | Road Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2019
- Since the Audi A7 debuted here in the states for 2012, it has sought to combine the spaciousness of a sedan, and the versatility of a hatchback, with the stylishness of a coupe. That’s a tall task for any one car; but by all accounts, it succeeded, and looked great while doing it. Well, there’s a new A7 on the streets. So, let’s find out if it can build on that success.
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I love that John Davis is still hosting this show at ~70 yrs old.
He' a legend himself
I grew up watching motorweek on PBS. Being that it was kinda local made it even more enjoyable. I totally agree with you and his voice IS motorweek!
I use him as a nap time voice for my kids. Down in minutes and I get my car reviews in. Keep em coming Mr. Davis!
How is the video still seems like old time look-alike quality in a good way? Keeping that old vintage, classic vibe with the show host, he is the real legend! :)
John Davis voice is up there with Vin Scully and Gary Thorne and marv Albert Morgan freeman Rick Jeannrette. Sam Rosen etc... legendary
You know his voice as soon as you hear it.
I really appreciate your hard work guys, also I like the dude showing the car to pay attention to the car class and to MW iconic status. Thank you again for the materials you include in every episode.
Love from saudi Arabia
Great review. Good to see ya John!!! Love MW!
I'm sure it looks better in person, but I'm no longer wowed by this car like I was with the original A7, which was at the time one of the most futuristic looking vehicles on the road.
First one was a beautifully simple design. This is fussy and fat
Wow nice car and such an incredible looking interior! I see Audi is still keeping up with appearances both inside and out
I love this car
Very quick and gorgeous car, but my VW Arteon 4MOTION with 268hp ran a 14.0 @ 100 mph on the drag strip (weighs almost 3900 lbs). My car doesn't have built in launch control either. Assuming we also factor in reaction times, they can run pretty much nose to nose. Given that the A7 has a dual clutch and hybrid system, it's not such a big performance difference as you would expect for the extra cost, given that my Arteon has nappa leather and ventilated massaging seats, along with a 360° camera, full LED, and all the features you can find on the A7.
You compare that to the A5 buddy, not the 7, as it is the predecessor of Passat CC.
Hey! Do you think that this is a great car for someone that has like 1 year driving experience but has money to buy a powerful car?
I heard it has a lot of sensors that help in traffic etc!
What is your opinion?
I don't know for sure but the AWD (quattro) and 360 camera parking assist makes this car feel more nimble then it is. So yes, anyone with 1 year driving experience can park this car, but the question remains, who wants this as a first car? I rather start with a fast hatchback and upgrade to a luxury sedan somewhere after 5 years. So you got enough driving experience for the expensive hardware your driving around.
Car tester was brought straight from the truck stop. Next time wear something else than a trucker hat. This is not a diesel RAM truck
Scotty Kilmer: "Endless Money Pit!!!!"
Yeah, Audis are the least reliable German cars.
I so love. Give me 1 unit , please 😀😀
The RS7 is coming to this shores get with the news
Yes, their news updates are very late, many times more than a month (listen to their podcasts). Their credibility is going down the tubes....fast!
Why Audi got rid of the MMI controller is beyond me. Why Motorweek keeps that tatted up driver with the distracting hook on his hand is also a head scratcher. Also respect to John Davis (not talking the guy from Korn) for still doing the damn thing 👊.
Audi A7 is very beautiful. But I don't like touch screen and fake exhaust port.
Maybe I will go to Honda Civic because it's the Audi A7 look alike in cheaper price hahaha.
The worst part is the fake exhaust ports
@@hunterrrdrives bmw fan boy
@@hunterrrdrives what about the S7 tho
@@hunterrrdrives exactly
@@hunterrrdrives honestly I’ll take A or S7
Prefer the previous design. This one has a generic look to it! I can't explain it
Rumour has it, it really could use a rear wiper.
Is it me or does the rear end look close to the Toyota Avalon?
I've S7, not a reliable car, very disappointing, even though all regular maintenance by Audi, but every few weeks something breaks down, worse: you search online and see it's common issue (gearbox failed, gps antena ....)
I have an S5, it is HORRENDOUS. I have had it just over a year, spent over $14000 in repairs for a car I have only been able to drive for 13000kms. The last time it ran was January of this year!
IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PIECE OF SHIT!
@@eat_a_dick_trudeau here in UAE audi sells well, but eventhough customer service is horrible, last time i waited weeks for the parts to arrive from Germany; they never bothered to apologise for failing parts or long time to make it work, or my trouble when it stopped responding and put me in danger.
I regret not buying a lexus lc500, german cars are never match to Japanese toyota in reliability nor italian cars in style.. only british cars make them appealing... hehe.
Toyota didn't pay me to give this review, they sold me two cars i can rely on, no matter if it's road/offroad, 48 degrees desert, 4000 kms trip, mountain or plain.
Great car if you want something different from the herd.
Just don't get it used or without a full warranty.
You'll pay dearly for that.....
Looks great from the front, has nice sharp corners, but once you get the rear the taillights look great, but what the hell it Audi thinking with these fake exhaust tips/ not showing through the bumper. This just screams cheap and I wouldn’t buy the car just based on that.
I agree 100%
Buyers are voting with their wallets, and avoiding this car. The Tesla Model S sells 3 times as many cars in the USA
I love my A7 Prestige
You know, maybe sales are fine (it's really a great car) but for crying out loud there's too many screens in this car!!! I want buttons and knobs. Period.
Exterior got better, interior got worse. Who wants a fingerprint riddled center console? 2 screens Looks cheesy and Acura did it years ago. Not good Audi.
Live Jones Copying the bs that Telsa does in their garbage cars
@@SilverScarletSpider funny how every seasoned manufacturer is now copying the baby in the car manufacturing world after there first go round. Wait till Tesla come out for round 2 and fixes the little things, make them even faster, and charge faster with longer lasting batteries. The Germans will fall in line again and copy. Try not to be so hard on what is the format of the future. That Tesla has the head start on.
@japanwatchconnection FACTUAL blind boy
Audi is risking becoming the Plymouth of german cars
How come?
@@juliansommer8600 styling isnt differentiated from competition. Odd mix in portfolio of high performance vehicles with average performance. TT could never find its place in the market. No standout vehicle in a given market segment
The more I look at it the uglier it gets.
Hyundai copied parts of the A7 with the 2020 Sonata.
How in the hell does the 2020 sonata look anything like the A7? The only thing similar is the roofline, which then you could argue that A7, bmw grand coupe lines, vw arteon all copied the CLS.
The side profile looks more like a Kia Stinger. Which would make sense because the designers are using similar styles, being from VW Group
...Audi? Are you intentionally ripping off Volvo's exterior styling, or is it an accident?
RtDK Audi had design before Volvo
They really need to get rid of the guy with the hook tat on his hand. It’s gross and distractive to the video. At least get him off camera
you sound ridiculous. I didn't even notice a tattoo.
Why the fuq is Motorweek using homeless bums and parolees to model the cars? Who wants to see that? A big no and a big thumbs down.
Clean your track! Tire squeal does not happen on dry pavement with Quattro. This simple task really hurts your credibility.
That's not their own personal track but I understand your point. Not sure if it's the same one but the track they used to use had grass growing out all the cracks in the ground. Not many tracks to choose from in Maryland.
John Davis says this is a fantastic looking design? What is he smoking? Look at how ugly that Grill is.
For 20k less than the base model u can get a top end KIA Stinger which is faster and will last a lot longer. Audi is junk that you’ll regret since they fall apart as soon as the warranty is over in 3 years. Nothing but a money pit, now let all the brand snobs start with their praise of this pile of junk.
Chuckles9191991 Agreed...i will take the stinger over this...I’m not a slave to labels.
japanwatchconnection lmao. Do u own one? My son owns a mechanic shop in Boston. His shop is full of this German junk. They don’t last more than 3 years and are super expensive to repair.
japanwatchconnection funny u should say that. I feel the same about ppl that have never owned a KIA Hyundai. I still own my 2007 Sonata V6 and I have yet to have a problem with it. Not even an O2 sensor. Just tires and brakes. Now the question is/ is that the same car or do u lease?
I still prefer the 1st generation model 2012 thru 2018. The design screams Japanese. I get a hyundai vibe😕
The Audi A7 looks pretty good but for $70,000, I would rather buy a used Dodge Charger Hellcat for around $50,000 and keep the change.
$69k for this junk with fake exhaust? 😂
Audi at its finest.
2012 audi a7 owner. Fantastic car. Drives like no else. Quick. Every time i walk up to it, i smile. Its so smooth. I strongly suspect most commentators here are not objective. They prefer to focus on meaningless details like fake exhaust tips or finger prints. There are more model 3's....they cost less and are faster. Thats all most care about. Me? My priorities are different, amd if you can afford the car, you can afford the maintenance. Unfortunately, in our narcissistic society ppl want nice things without the nice price tag- they posture and are entitled. They complain that its German,or find some other way to diminish Audis clear, albeit costly, prestige brand. Common people believe a badge gives you worth, and if they cant have it, they feel slighted. Naw. Buy what you like and can afford nothing more. Nothing less.
Boring interior. Audi interior are just cheap multi LCD panels, or even a large Tesla or RAM like big screen. Cheap
Junk.
I love this car