2012 Audi A7 3.0 Premium

• (2) rear fog lights
• 18 7-spoke alloy wheels
• 255/45R18 all-season tires
• Aluminum door sills
• Auto-dimming manual folding pwr heated mirrors -inc: passenger side tilt feature for parking in reverse
• Automatic xenon plus projector beam headlights -inc: self-leveling
• Bright aluminum trim around side windows & top of door handles
• Coming & leaving home feature
• LED tail lights -inc: (2) white reverse lights
• Pwr open/close tailgate w/programmable opening angle -inc: soft touch & keyfob release
• Pwr sunroof w/slide/tilt functions -inc: sunshade, pinch protection
• Rain sensing wipers
• Space saving spare tire

• (1) 12V rear accessory pwr outlet in cargo area
• (2) front cup holders
• (4) assist handles
• 3-zone automatic climate control -inc: rear temp/vent controls
• 4-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel -inc: leather shift knob w/chrome button
• 5 monochrome driver information system
• 60/40 split folding rear seat w/passthrough
• 8-way heated pwr front seats w/driver 4-way pwr lumbar
• AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/single in-dash CD player -inc: 180 watts, 6-channel amplifier, MMI radio plus, 6.5 screen, (10) speakers including front center speaker & subwoofer
• Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: engine immobilizer, blinking theft deterrent light
• Audi connect -inc: complimentary trial period data contract
• Audi music interface -inc: iPod integration
• Auto-dimming interior mirror
• Bluetooth cellphone preparation
• Center console w/storage -inc: front 12V pwr outlet, rear 12V pwr outlet, Audi music interface
• Central locking system w/remote control -inc: select unlock feature, remote trunk opening, panic function
• Driver/passenger sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Electric rear window defogger -inc: automatic timed shut-off feature
• Electronic cruise control
• Front & rear floor mats
• HomeLink garage door opener
• Illuminated glove box & cargo area
• Keyless go
• Leather seating surfaces
• Puddle light in all doors
• Pwr windows w/1-touch up & down -inc: pinch protection
• SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 3 month complimentary trial subscription
• Tilt/telescopic manually adjustable steering column

• 3.0L DOHC TFSI supercharged V6 engine
• 5-link front suspension
• 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission -inc: dynamic shift program
• Audi drive select
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Electronically controlled speed sensitive Servotronic pwr steering
• Front/rear ventilated disc brakes
• Independent trapezoidal-link rear suspension
• quattro permanent all-wheel drive system

• 3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: front seat pretensioning & force limiters
• 4-way adjustable front seat head restraints
• 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
• Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
• Audi hill hold assist -inc: auto brake drying
• Audi pre sense basic crash preparation
• Driver/front passenger knee airbags
• Driver/front passenger seat-mounted thorax side airbags
• Electronic differential lock (EDL)
• Electronic stabilization control (ESC)
• Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
• Emergency release handle inside trunk
• Energy-recuperation system
• Front/rear full-size dual-threshold airbags
• Indirect tire pressure monitoring system
• LATCH child restraint system for outboard rear seats
• LED daytime running lights
• Rigid body shell w/energy-absorbing zone
• Side intrusion protection
• SIDEGUARD head protection airbags for front & rear occupants

Model Highlights

For 2012, the Audi A7 is only offered in 3.0 quattro form, which includes a 310-horsepower, 3.0L direct-injection supercharged V6. With a belt-driven supercharger, it sounds like a well-mannered luxury car most of the time, yet it also produces a V8-like 325 pound-feet of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission includes Tiptronic manual controls for those who'd rather command the shifts themselves, and most of the time it responds well, with prompt, decisive downshifts in fast driving or smooth, well-masked upshifts in gentle driving. Fuel economy ratings are a bit better than a V8, at 18 mpg city, 28 highway, while the A7 can get to 60 mph in a quick 5.4 seconds, according to Audi. All A7 models include the latest, performance, oriented version of Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, which during normal driving sends about 60 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels but can send more to whichever wheels can best use the traction. The system even aids stable handling near the limit on curvy roads by employing the stability control system and judiciously applying the brakes to one or more wheels. It's enjoyable to hustle down curvy roads, thanks to a variable-boost electromechanical steering system plus a 5-link front suspension and trapezoidal-link rear suspension that rides somewhat firmly but is just compliant enough for comfort on choppy urban streets. To make it all a little more useful and enjoyable there's a system called Audi drive select, which includes four modes: comfort, auto, dynamic and individual, to cater the feel of the steering, shift points for the transmission and the way the throttle responds, all to meet certain driving styles. The beautiful cabin is one of the most stylish on the market, but it's no fashion victim. You get firm, supportive seats and a back seat that's usable even by taller adults, thanks to a carved out area of the headliner allowing just a couple inches of extra head space. The rear hatch also allows more space than a trunk would--24.5 cubic feet even with the rear seats up in place. Those back seats do fold down when needed, and there's a large trunk pass-through for skis and such. Inside, the A7 is a luxury car in every detail. There are two different leather upholsteries (Milano or Valcona) offered, both soft and rich. Ash wood veneers are included, or dark brown walnut and brushed aluminum trims are optional, all with chromed bezels and aluminum-like accents--providing some combinations that look stunning either in light or dark themes. The A7 also includes 3D Google Earth mapping for the navigation system, which allows you to see topography and terrain in addition to the tops of trees and rooftops of buildings. Other standout navigation features include Google Voice Local Search that will listen to keywords and return potential local destinations. Audi Connect allows the A7 to become a wireless hot spot that's capable of simultaneously hooking up to eight WiFi-enabled devices to the Internet. Wrapping it all together is a new version of Audi's touch-screen-based MMI (Multi-Media Interface) that includes a rotary button/knob as well as hot buttons for some commonly accessed functions. There's also one Audi exclusive: a scratch pad (called MMI touch) that allows the user to draw out letters to quickly enter navigation destinations or other inputs. Among the top options offered on the A7 are a 14-speaker Bose sound system or, for audiophiles who want the best, a Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound system with 15 speakers and 1,300 watts of amplifier power.