Audi A7 Sportback, RS5: First Look

By By: Vicky.in

With the hike in petrol prices in India, Audi launches its latest A7 Sportback. Adding, the A7 with its coupe like lines will compete with likes of Aston Martin Rapide, Mercedes CLS and Porsche Panamera.

With two engine options, the A7 Sportback will be available which includes a 3.0-litre TDi V6 diesel motor churning out 245 bhp and 50.98 kgm of torque from 1400 rpm, and a 3.0-litre TFSi petrol motor.

Front end of the car has an aggressive stance with the single frame Audi family grill styling incorporated with striking LED Headlamps. Overall design resembles the flagship Audi A8 sedan however it has a distinctive for door coupe styling. And the interior is loaded with acres of leather, wood and brushed aluminum combo with a pop-up navigation system screen.

The completely loaded A7 Sportback will cost around Rs 85 lakh and both the 3.0-litre diesel and 3.0-litre petrol variants are available for Rs 64 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. From the month of May, deliveries of the Sportback will begin.

Also, Audi has launched the new RS5 Coupe in India to boost its premium high-performance image. The RS5 Coupe comes with a reworked version of the 4.2-litre V8 motor from the R8, with an increase in power output that is 444 bhp at 8250 rpm whereas developing a max torque of 43.96kgm at 4000rpm.

Moreover, this gives the Coupe a 0-100 kph time of 4.6sec with a limited high speed of 250 kph. Through a seven-speed DSG unit, the power is sent to all four wheels. Only 20-30 RS5 Coupes will make it to India and the price is at Rs 76 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

Article Published On: Monday, May 16, 2011, 11:42 [IST]
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