2012 Audi A7 - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes

[fanfinmiami]

On the theme of Coupes disguised as Sedans, how do you feel about the Volkswagen CC Steve? I rarely see any videos on that car anywhere.

[stevehammes]

@fanfinmiami Like it. Look for the updated 2013 model here soon.

[Toyota4Life]

The rear end is U G L Y

[shokid]

@shokid maybe a Canadian option.

[toh3211]

@shokid the shift paddles come only with the sports package (summer perf wheels, sports suspension etc.)

[shokid]

My g/f's boss has a 2012 A7 and it has shift paddles, wonder why this one didn't have it. Very nice ride, smooth, powerful, nothing bad to say about it.

[CHUUMPASS]

as sleek as audi general design language may be, i`m getting sick of the same ol`same ol`by them slapped on almost all of their models acroos the line up, it takes away heavily from the beauty to see all cars almost identical.

[DjRicoProdigy]

This is the car i want!

[76carmel]

Same question, but I'll ask, but more similar, A7 or A6.

I'll take the A6 over the BMW 5-series.

[76carmel]

@76carmel

And over Mercedes E-class.

[joeasy]

Great vehicle, fun design, beautiful interior (especially the display screen), and strategically competitive price. I LIKE!!!

[laskjdgx]

Hey Steve will you be reviewing the hyundai veloster anytime soon?

Thanks

[Moreoff]

Only available to customers who reside in states where front license plates are not required!

[stevehammes]

@Moreoff Good point!

[InevitableBlue]

This car is beautiful, reminding me of the CC. My neighbor has a 09 A8 & that thing is always in the shop. VW/Audi just isn't practical.

[RetroGamerVX]

I've had 2 Audi's, reliability was terrable and the dealers were worse! Shame, not too bad looking a car for audi (Audi's always look like jelly moulds), although I don't know any engineers that buy Audi's.

Nice Review :o)

[stevehammes]

@RetroGamerVX So true. Audi/VW reliability and retail experience is totally lacking. They say they're working on it.

[kalargyi]

just got a CC for a half price

[ms3bani]

audi continues to hit homeruns... well done

[conceptcs]

new cls?? i get this car so much cooler



[skoshy]

Good review, blah car. It just doesn't do it for me. I must not be seeing the same sexy lines as everyone else because the back reminds me of the Chevrolet Malibu and the front is unimpressive and too similar to an A4.

[Larrygallis]

absolute beaut

[artujketube]

CLS anyday

[mrbigtime81]

Luxury and AUDI? pfff. Look at MERCEDES for LUXURY.

[droppinsumfudge]

i love this car... but no paddles?

[raptors11111]

Beautiful car, and 310hp is plenty of power.

[edurmSP]

Steve, would you take the A7 over the CLS?

[stevehammes]

@edurmSP Yes.

[duffsbirdhouse88]

can you tell me what one you would pick and why Steve the A7 or A8

[stevehammes]

@duffsbirdhouse88 Both are pretty great. I guess it would be the A7 for my youth and the A8 for my retirement.

[shawnspeed3]

Audi totally understands "balance" and "proportions". Why can't American designers understand this (it's as if Ford, Chevy,etc hire people with absolutely no design skills)? They need to do what Nike did, hire Architects to design and leave performance to the engineers. Never let engineers design anything that is visible! Audi is as close to perfection as you could get.

[itsTiLER]

i think i'd rather an S4 Avant. but i would take this anyday!

[TSmitt00]

art in engineering

[Corveette]

sex on wheels

[thugangel662]

Are you gonna review the new M5 anytime soon Steve?

[stevehammes]

@thugangel662 Soon? Probably next spring. 

[thugangel662]

Whats up with the background music its really annoying

[stevehammes]

@thugangel662 Some people like it, some people don't. It's a once-in-a-while kind of thing.

[Alprazolam]

@thugangel662 nah...i thought it nice for a change...some vehicles warrant it

[juukame]

man i love the look of this car, and everything about it, but sadly so does everyone else, I've already seen one of these in my hometown, which is up in North Central Wisconsin, so not exactly a huge metropolitan area. I just hope they don't become to common of a sight. Great review by the way

[SomeCrazyFellow]

I don't understand why they don't put the new twin-turbo diesel V6 they're got in the European A6. 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. Absolutely amazing. And it'll get 35mpg American.

[d0ugz24]

All of these new Audi's are beautiful! Great review Steve! I also noticed the areas you test your cars in are very nice. If you don't mind me asking, where do you usually test drive your cars?

[stevehammes]

@d0ugz24 All over New York, New England and any other parts of the U.S. that we find ourselves in.

[triplexxxsatyr]

Heh. The Michigan plates seem to give away where you are in this location, Steve.

Everyone should get a chance to see this car in real life. It has presence. I can guarantee you that if you put this car in the pack of other luxury cars in a valet parking lot, you cannot miss it.

[jsschipp4]

what is the price tag for this beauty

[TruJoker1]

first