Audi will launch its third plug-in hybrid
in the United States in a few months, the A7 55 TFSI e, following the
electrified versions of the Q5 compact SUV and the A8 flagship sedan. Expected
to go on sale this fall, the plug-in hybrid Audi A7 packs the 2.0-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder TFSI, coupled with an electric motor sandwiched
between the engine and 7-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission,
with power going to all four wheels via the brand’s quattro all-wheel-drive
system.
At a combined 362 HP and 500 Nm, the output and torque are identical to the Euro-spec model,
which has been available there since last year. Details surrounding the
performance, fuel economy, and pure EV range will be announced close to its
on-sale date.
Nonetheless, we will remind you that the
European model does the 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and has a 250 km/h electronically limited top speed. Positioned under the boot floor,
the 14.1 kWh battery pack, gives it an electric range of over 25 miles (40 km)
in the European WLTP cycle, at a maximum speed of 135 km/h. With the
use of the electric motor, the combined fuel consumption is 123.8 mpg US (1.9
l/100 km) and it emits 44 g/km of CO2.
The 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e will be offered
with the S line exterior package as standard, as well as HD Matrix LED
headlamps, 20-inch wheels shod in all-season tires, four-zone automatic
air-con, digital dials, advanced key, and PHEV-specific displays. Customers
will be able to choose between two trim levels in the US market.
The Premium Plus will start at US$ 74,900 and
will bring all of the above, in addition to the Executive Package with heated
rear seats, ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise assist, adaptive cruise
control, active lane assist with emergency assist, MIB 3 infotainment system,
360-degree camera system, illuminated doorsills inlays, and others.
The A7 TFSI e Prestige adds the power
soft-closing doors, pre-conditioning plus, dual-pane acoustic glass and head-up
display, and will become available from US$ 80,250. This grade can be specified
with the optional Luxury Package, which includes the extended Leather package
and individual front contour seats with massaging function, wrapped in Valcona
and Milano leather.
Both models can be equipped with the
optional Black-optic package that adds high-gloss black accents, sports
suspension that lowers the ground clearance by 20 mm, and Audi Sport
20-inch wheels finished in matte titanium. Pricing excludes the destination
charge and dealer fees, but the car will be eligible for the federal tax credit
of up to US$ 6,712.
