Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Audi A7

The redesigned 2019 Audi A7 places even stronger emphasis on luxu- ry and high-tech features than its predecessor. It maintains the same swept-back profile as the previous generation, and is a more stylish take on the A6 with the practical benefit of a hatchback. Powering the base A7 is a 335-hp, twin-turbocharged V6 engine coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. This mild-hybrid powertrain includes a 48-volt electrical system to ensure accessories don’t tax fuel economy. Inside, there is a new control system consisting of two touch screens but it proves fairly easy to use. Fit and finish and seat comfort are superb. A smaller 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine along with higher out- put turbo V6 and V8 engines will be added later. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard.

Overall Score NA Predicted Reliability 30 Owner Satisfaction 40 Road-Test Score NA Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $68,000-$76,300 Body Styles: 4-door hatchback Trim Lines: Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige Drive Wheels: AWD Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 3.0-liter V6 turbo (335 hp) Transmissions: 7-speed sequential

Length (in.)..................... 196 Width (in.) ......................75 Height (in.) ......................56 Wheelbase (in.) .................115 Weight (lb.) ..................4,235 % weight front/rear .............NA

Max. Load (lb.) .................NA Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 19 Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Premium EPA combined mpg ..............25

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Audi A6
The 2019 Audi A6 was redesigned and features lots of new tech-
nology, including a new infotainment system and a mild hybrid
drivetrain. Powering the A6 is a 335-hp, V6 turbo engine coupled
to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard
all-wheel drive. The mild-hybrid powertrain includes a 48-volt bat-
tery to improve the smoothness of the stop/start feature and ensure
accessories don’t tax fuel economy. The A6 with a 2.0-liter turbo
four-cylinder will come later. Handling is agile, the ride is taut yet
comfortable and the quiet cabin is a delight in terms of fit and fin-
ish. The dualscreen infotainment system may look daunting at first,
but we found with our A8 that it’s not overly complicated to interact
with. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
are standard.
Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 50
Base Price: $58,900-$67,100
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Premium, Premium Plus,
Prestige
Drive Wheels: AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 3.0-liter V6 turbo (335 hp)
Transmissions: 7-speed sequential
Length (in.)..................... 195
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................115
Weight (lb.) ..................4,265
% weight front/rear .............NA
Max. Load (lb.) ................1,100
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 14
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NA
Premium
EPA combined mpg ..............25 Average
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