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Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI-e, sober and stylish

2021-05-14T21:13:25.617Z


TEST - The large sedan profiled like a coupe gets the plug-in hybrid drivetrain of 367 hp. Those who have fallen in love with its flamboyant lines no longer have to have any qualms about taking the plunge. This large 4-door coupe, which is always a sensation on the road and which represents a response to the disaffection for the sedan, enriches the plug-in hybrid offer of the German manufacturer with intertwined rings. We therefore find with undisguised pleasure this road which passes u


Those who have fallen in love with its flamboyant lines no longer have to have any qualms about taking the plunge. This large 4-door coupe, which is always a sensation on the road and which represents a response to the disaffection for the sedan, enriches the plug-in hybrid offer of the German manufacturer with intertwined rings. We therefore find with undisguised pleasure this road which passes under the caudine forks of a confiscatory tax system. The essential is preserved: the Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI-e (86,100 €) claims a combined power of 367 hp and a comfortable torque of 500 Nm available from 1,250 rpm. It's just the way you get them that changes. This large 4-door coupé (4.96 m long) combines a 252 hp 2-liter turbo petrol 4-cylinder with a 143 hp synchronous electric motor.The latter is powered by a 14.1 kWh battery placed under the rear seat. It will be recharged as often as possible to approach the standardized consumption approved at 2.1 liters per 100 km, which is equivalent to CO2 emissions of 48 g / km. A full charge takes 7 hours on a household outlet; 2 h 30 min on a 7.4 kW socket. The appetite of this road vessel depends on usage.

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Obviously, this record will be degraded if one carries out mainly road and motorway journeys or if one exaggerates requesting the cavalry of the 367 horses.

Consumption can then exceed 8 l / 100 km.

This remains acceptable for a vehicle exceeding 2.1 tonnes in running order.

A weight to be taken into consideration on winding roads where the brakes are requested.

However, each deceleration allows energy to be recovered for the battery - up to 80 kW.

Depending on the modes and the situation, the car can also switch to freewheel mode.

The most efficient of the range

AUDI AG / AUDI AG

It is also appreciable to be able to rely on the Quattro all-wheel drive to preserve perfect traction in all circumstances. It even appears essential for transmitting power to the road during clear acceleration. Responding head-to-head, the electric machine strengthens acceleration and pick-up. If we rule out the famous RS7, the plug-in hybrid version becomes the most efficient A7 in the range. While it only needs 5.7 seconds to reach 100 km / h (5.6 seconds in electric mode), it resumes at all speeds with great vitality. In this case, we will grumble after the unspecified sound of the 4-cylinder, but also after rather brutal transitions between the two engines. The A7 55 TFSI-e is only available with the Competition trim,involving a 10mm lower frame and firmer shock absorber settings. An endowment that ensures perfect control of cash movements, without degrading comfort.

The A7 offers several driving strategies.

We can thus decide, if the battery allows it, to move in the silence of the electric propulsion.

Until pushing peaks at 130 km / h.

In this case, the electric action radius of around 50 km in normal times will be halved.

AUDI AG / AUDI AG

Apart from a few specific displays due to the hybrid, the refined and high-tech interior is identical to that of the A7.

The electrification, however, leads to a reduction of 19 liters (52 l) of the capacity of the gasoline tank and the loading volume at the level of a compact sedan, 380 liters instead of 535 l on an A7 with combustion engine.

The rear hatch makes up for the decrease in versatility somewhat.

Source: lefigaro

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