2021 Audi S7 Review

　　

2021 Audi S7 Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　There's a lot to like about the Audi A7. It's based on Audi's A6 midsize sedan but it has a sleeker profile and a rear hatchback for greater cargo-carrying versatility. It's a great all-arounder, but its 335-horsepower engine might seem a little lacking to buyers looking for an engaging sport sedan. Thankfully, the 444-horsepower 2021 Audi S7 is also available and ready to satisfy your requirement for velocity.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Audi S7 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$210/mo  for S7 Premium Plus

　　S7 Premium Plus

　　Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $84,400 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $90,300 MSRP

　　vs

　　$197/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The Audi S7 is more than just an A7 with a thrilling motor, of course. It also includes several performance-oriented upgrades not available on the A7. These include larger wheels with summer tires to improve grip and an optional package with a sport rear differential and a more boisterous exhaust note.

　　Worthy rivals to the S7 include the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and Porsche Panamera. All have coupe-like styling and plenty of potential for performance. Among this group, the S7 easily holds its own.

　　

Which S7 does zzdcar recommend?

Most S7 buyers should be just fine with the base Premium Plus trim. It has plenty of features, and you can use the cost savings compared to the Prestige to get a few extra options, such as the Executive package, if you like.

　　

2021 Audi S7 models

The 2021 Audi S7 is a five-passenger luxury sport sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. It comes in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. All S7s have a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine (444 horsepower, 443 lb-ft of torque), all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine also makes use of a 48-volt mild hybrid system designed to maximize fuel efficiency. The S7 is sportier and more powerful than the Audi A7 but slots under the high-performance RS 7 — both of which are reviewed separately. Standout features for the S7 include:

　　Premium Plus

　　Comes well equipped with:

　　21-inch wheels and summer performance tires Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle and adjust to enhance ride comfort and handling) Sunroof Hands-free liftgate Heated steering wheel Digital instrument panel Four-zone automatic climate control Wireless charging pad Power-adjustable steering wheel Driver's seat memory settings Heated front sport seats Dual touchscreen infotainment system with 10.1-inch upper screen and 8.6-inch lower screen 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system Apple CarPlay (with wireless connectivity) and Android Auto smartphone integration The S7 also has a suite of useful driving aids, such as:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the S7 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)Options for the S7 Premium Plus include:

　　Executive package Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Configurable ambient lighting Heated rear seats Extra leather on the dashboard, armrests and center console Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front) Lane keeping assist (steers the S7 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Luxury package Executive package Passenger-seat memory settings Ventilated and massaging front seats Upgraded leather upholstery Black Optic package Black-painted exterior accents S Sport package All-wheel steering Sport exhaust Sport rear differential Adaptive steel suspension (sport-tuned; deletes the air suspension) Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alertPrestige

　　On top of Premium Plus content, the Prestige model adds:

　　Executive package Laser headlights Sound-reducing glass Soft-close doors Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)Unless otherwise included, options for the Premium Plus are also available for the Prestige. You can also opt for:

　　19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)

　　

2021 S7 Highlights

Trim: Premium PlusPrestigePremium Plus

　　

Base MSRP	$84,400
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$210/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles