Thecabinisthoroughlymodern.
Afterall,Audiisthemarquemost
closelyassociatedwithTonyStark.PICTURESAUDIThe A7 Sportback
seems like a staple
in Audi’s lineup today but
the rst A7 Sportback
actually only rolled out of
the assembly line in 2010,
which makes it one of Audi’s
youngest models. It was
Ingolstadt’s answer to the
CLS which was selling like
hotcakes out of neighboring
Stuttgart. Who would have
thought that a rakish,
somewhat peculiar-looking
full-size limousine was
the kind of car the world’s
executives wanted but never
knew they did?
For its second coming,
Audi A7 Sportback
By Kenny YeoA dapper
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Audi has given the A7
Sportback a thorough
rework with a brand-new
design, new interior, new
infotainment system, and
more. The A7 Sportback
was always about the way
it looks so let’s begin there.
It’s recognizable but also
very diff erent. The sloping
roo ine is present as is the
tapered rear, but the new
A7 Sportback has angles
and lines that give it a more
grown-up look. Compared
to the model it replaces, the
new A7 Sportback is less
K-pop boy band and more
heavy rock band. As I alwayssay, looks are subjective but
I prefer the A7 Sportback
to its rivals. To me, the CLS
looks too much a stretched
CLA, while the 6 Series Gran
Coupé is looking tired now
and we await its successor.The cabin has been
massively improved. For
the driver, the dashboard
has been entirely
reworked aesthetically and
ergonomically. Gone are
the dated wood trimmings
and in its place are thin and
sharp-looking panels made
out of aluminum. Not only
does the entire cabin look
more up to date, but the
A7 Sportback also features
the Audi phone box, a
compartment in the center
armrest that features two
USB ports and a Qi wireless
charging pad for charging
your mobile devices.62 HWM | AUGUST 2019