Audi is introducing a new model for 2021 aimed at buyers who
don’t want to sacrifice style in the name of eco-friendliness.
It’s called the A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro, and it adds
plug-in hybrid technology to Audi’s stylish liftback.
The new model is due in showrooms this fall and will arrive
with a starting price of $75,895, including destination. This makes it about
$6,000 more expensive than the base
A7 Sportback.
The model gets a few extras beyond its powertrain, though.
For example, it comes standard with the A7 Sportback's S Line styling pack, as
well as matrix LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, a surround-view camera, and a
digital instrument cluster with displays specific to the model.
The powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
and a single electric motor integrated with the transmission, in this case a
7-speed dual-clutch 'box. Total system output stands at a healthy 362
horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, the latter of which is available from
1,250 rpm, and drive is to all four wheels. As a result of that grunt, the
vehicle can scoot from 0-60 mph in about 5.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 155
mph.
Powering the A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e's electric motor is a
14.1-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack located beneath the luggage
compartment floor. Despite that placement, Audi says the vehicle retains the
same cargo room as the standard A7. The battery makes pure electric driving
possible, though an EPA rating is still pending.
The vehicle also has an advanced computer system that can
create predictive strategy controls for the EV, hybrid and energy regenerative
modes based on traffic, distance to destination and even road gradients to help
boost economy. Using map data, the system can also inform the driver on when
best to lift off the accelerator, say for an example for an upcoming turn or
intersection.
The A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e is the third plug-in hybrid to be
added to Audi's current lineup in the United States, joining the Q5
55 TFSI e and A8
60 TFSI e already on sale.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1124987_2021-audi-a7-sportback-review-price-photos-specs-info
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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