2024 Audi S7 Sedan

　　

2024 Audi S7 Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Based on the A6 sedan, the Audi A7 features a dramatically tapered roof and a large liftback that reveals a roomy 24.6-cubic-foot cargo area. The 2024 Audi S7 is a sport-tuned version of the A7 but isn't quite as thrilling to drive as the more powerful, performance-oriented Audi RS 7. For 2024, Audi alters the S7's front styling, offers a new wheel design, adds fresh paint colors, and installs improved cabin lighting in most versions of the car. Remote engine start via smartphone app is now available too.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Audi S7 Premium 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

　　$213/mo  for S7 Premium

　　S7 Premium

　　Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $84,500 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $88,300 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $91,900 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The Audi S7's upgrades compared to the A7

Compared to the A7, Audi charges a substantial premium for the S7. The added cash outlay buys a more powerful turbocharged V6 engine, a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, larger front and rear brakes, and bigger 21-inch wheels wrapped in summer performance tires. Audi also offers additional performance upgrades that you can't get on the A7, including a sport exhaust system, four-wheel steering, and a rear differential that provides a torque-vectoring effect when driving the Audi S7 with enthusiasm. You can swap the air suspension out for a stiffer, performance-tuned traditional setup if that's your preference. Inside, audiophiles will enjoy the available high-end audio system offering greater fidelity and more speakers than they'll find in the A7.

　　

Competitors to consider

If you are willing to drive an EV then the Tesla Model S is a worthy rival. The Model S matches the S7's swoopy sedan/hatchback body style to offer unexpected utility, and the electric Tesla smokes the Audi in straight-line acceleration. At the upper end of the S7 price range, it's not a big leap to a Mercedes-AMG GT (the sedan version) or a Porsche Panamera. Alternatively, you could save a big chunk of change by choosing a Volvo V60 Recharge. Tuned by Polestar Engineered, this plug-in hybrid sport wagon keeps pace with the Audi and offers about 40 miles of electric-only range before its turbocharged gas engine fires up.

　　

Which S7 does zzdcar recommend?

When buying a new Audi S7, we recommend choosing the Premium Plus trim level. It adds several driver assist and safety features that are options on the base trim and equips the car with a Bang & Olufsen audio system. In addition, the S7 Premium Plus offers several upgrades that Audi doesn't offer with the Premium trim level.

　　

Audi S7 models

The 2024 Audi S7 is a sport-tuned version of the Audi A7, which is a midsize luxury car equipped with five-passenger seating, a sloping roofline and a large rear liftgate. The S7 comes in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, each using a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine (444 horsepower, 442 lb-ft), an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a standard all-wheel-drive system. Keep reading for our breakdown of the S7's most significant standard and optional features.

　　Premium

　　The base S7 Premium starts you off with:

　　21-inch wheels and summer performance tires Sport-tuned adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle and adjust to enhance ride comfort and handling) Matrix-design LED headlights Power sunroof Power liftgate Digital instrument panel Four-zone automatic climate control Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel Leather upholstery Heated front sport seats Dual-touchscreen infotainment system with 10.1-inch upper screen and 8.6-inch lower screen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Navigation systemThe S7 also includes a handful of useful driver assist systems, such as:

　　Forward collision warning with automatic braking (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) Automatic high-beam headlightsConvenience package

　　This option package for the S7 Premium installs:

　　Wireless charging pad with a signal booster Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front) Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the S7 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)Premium Plus

　　Stepping up to Premium Plus trim adds the contents of the Convenience package, plus:

　　Sound-insulated double-pane side windows Interior ambient lighting Additional interior leather coverings Heated rear seats Bang & Olufsen premium audio systemPrestige

　　The most luxurious S7 is the Prestige, adding:

　　Laser headlights Power soft-close doors Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield) Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision at an intersection and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)Option packages for the S7 include:

　　S Sport package All-wheel steering Sport exhaust Sport rear differential Red brake calipers Luxury package Memory for the front passenger's settings Ventilated and massaging front seats Upgraded leather upholstery and leather interior coverings Black Optic package 21-inch wheels with matte gray finish Black mirror caps Black exterior trim Audi Sport Express Red Stitch package Red interior stitching Red accents on the seat belts You can also add a handful of stand-alone options such as:

　　Adaptive steel suspension (sport-tuned; removes the air suspension) 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen high-end audio system Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)

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