Audi is introducing a new mannequin for 2021 aimed toward patrons who don’t need to sacrifice type within the title of eco-friendliness.
It’s known as the A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro, and it provides plug-in hybrid know-how to Audi’s trendy liftback.
2021 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid
The new mannequin is due in showrooms this fall and can arrive with a beginning worth of $75,895, together with vacation spot. This makes it about $6,000 costlier than the bottom A7 Sportback.
The mannequin will get a few extras past its powertrain, although. For instance, it comes commonplace with the A7 Sportback’s S Line styling pack, in addition to matrix LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, a surround-view digicam, and a digital instrument cluster with shows particular to the mannequin.
2021 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid
The powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-Four and a single electrical motor built-in with the transmission, on this case a 7-speed dual-clutch ‘field. Total system output stands at a wholesome 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, the latter of which is obtainable from 1,250 rpm, and drive is to all 4 wheels. As a results of that grunt, the automobile can scoot from 0-60 mph in about 5.7 seconds and hit a prime pace of 155 mph.
Powering the A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e’s electrical motor is a 14.1-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack positioned beneath the baggage compartment ground. Despite that placement, Audi says the automobile retains the identical cargo room as the usual A7. The battery makes pure electrical driving doable, although an EPA ranking is nonetheless pending.
2021 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid
The automobile additionally has a sophisticated pc system that may create predictive technique controls for the EV, hybrid and vitality regenerative modes based mostly on visitors, distance to vacation spot and even highway gradients to assist enhance economic system. Using map knowledge, the system also can inform the driving force on when finest to carry off the accelerator, say for an instance for an upcoming flip or intersection.
The A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e is the third plug-in hybrid to be added to Audi’s present lineup within the United States, becoming a member of the Q5 55 TFSI e and A8 60 TFSI e already on sale.