DrV

The new A7 has caught my attention and I'm leaning towards it for my next car (in 2 or 3 years). I thought it would be interesting to get some comments about the A7 from other Q5 owners.

I like the fact that it is a beautiful sport sedan, but still offers a lot of room for luggage and equipment that I have to travel with. Just a bit worried about ground clearance for the winter conditions here in the north east. I love the design. Thoughts?

hawke94

Saw a black one parked on the street yesterday. Interior was platinum. It was...underwhelming. Very sleek and low profile, like the CLS, but I can't get past the rear. Then again, I've never been a big fan of the sloping back design. Ground clearance looked to be about the same as a regular sedan so depends on how much snow you get in your neck of the woods. Much prefer the new A6, particularly if the diesel ever arrives. Eyeing it as a replacement for the wife's '02 A4.

The G Man

The A6 and A7 have very similar interior and the same engine. I like the fastback look of the A7 but no way am I going to pay an extra $10000 for it. The new A6, as it has always been in past, is the bargain of the Audi lineup.
I have been driving a A6 in New England for 5 years now. Never had a problem with ground clearance, but then again, I dont go up tho the slopes. You just need to know your limitations and stay on the packed snow.

Stuttgartrob

Had one as a rental a few weeks back, it had the 3.0Tdi. I like the car a lot and it was very comfortable over the weekend I had it. Not sure if I would ever get one myself. I would be more interested in the A6 wagon over the A7 but nonetheless it was very nice.

cprg2011

The A7s I have seen in the flesh seem really big to me. Too impractical for my city-driver needs, I think, and I agree with others here that if I was shopping in that market I would head toward the A6, Avant or otherwise. I can't say I am completely sold on the larger sportback body style—Jag & others are headed that way—but hatches are better than trunks in my book. I see that among the models that we are not permitted in North America is an A5 Sportback. Very similar, just smaller: I may have looked at this as an option to the Q5 if we had it here. S5 Sportback available too.

Audirings4

One word ...UGLY
I wasn't a fan of the CLS and I'm not a fan of the A7.

cprg2011

...and to put salt on it, you can get the S5 Sportback with the 3.0T for the same price as the Q5 3.2—in the UK. Sigh.

TIME89

Last sunday I was passing Rusnak Audi in Thousand Oaks and stop by to see SA and chat with him. A7 was on a floor, and I spend a few minutes inside. What a beauty!!! Pretty sure wife will be very happy to update her ride.

The G Man

That A5 sportback is gorgeous, but I would imagine the interior of the A5 too be a few notch below the A7.

geronimosan

I wouldn't get one for myself, but I think it's a pretty good looking car.