Spy photographers have caught the A7 Avant on numerous occasions, but they’ve just snagged the first pictures of the upcoming sedan. It will serve as an A6 successor and it’s interesting to note the model appears to be a ‘proper’ sedan rather than a Sportback. While the jury’s still out, the A4 Sedan is being replaced by the A5 Sportback so it’s surprising that Audi doesn’t appear to be doing the same with the A7. It’s even more unusual when you consider the A7 is currently offered exclusively in Sportback guise.
Body style aside, the model follows in the
footsteps of its wagon counterpart and features a streamlined design with soft
curves as well as flowing surfaces. The front end is dominated by a wide
grille, which features a pronounced mesh pattern. It’s flanked by vertical air
curtains and sweptback headlights. Moving further back, we can see minimalist
door handles and a familiar greenhouse. The model also sports boomerang-shaped
taillights, a dual exhaust system, and a discreet rear spoiler.
While the A7 appears to be a Sportback
from some angles, notably from the rear, the side view suggests this isn’t the
case. As you can see, the rear window and trunk are separate and have space in
between them.
Audi has been tight-lipped on
specifications, but the model is slated to ride on the PPC (Premium Platform
Combustion) architecture, which will also be used to underpin the next A5 and
Q5. Little else is known about the car at this point, but the automaker is
expected to put a greater emphasis on hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants.
