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2017 Audi A7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2017 Audi A7 gets a meaningful equipment and lineup update rather than a redesign. The headline change is standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto throughout the range.
About the 2017 Audi A7
1st generation A7 (2012-2018), second year after the 2016 styling and tech update.
Audi positioned the A7 as a sleek fastback that blends dramatic styling with real everyday usefulness. It offers the comfort and polish of a luxury sedan, the cargo flexibility of a liftback, and standard quattro all-wheel drive with strong V6 power. That combination is what set it apart from more traditional luxury sedans: it looked lower and more dramatic, but it still worked as an everyday road-trip and commuter car.
The Premium Plus is the well-equipped core model, with navigation, Bose audio, LED headlights, blind-spot monitoring, and a hands-free power tailgate. Prestige leans toward comfort with ventilated front seats, a head-up display, and soft-closing doors, while the new four-seat Competition Prestige adds a 340-hp V6 tune, sport suspension, a sport rear differential, and diamond-stitched leather sport seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The U.S. A7 lineup drops its diesel versions, leaving the supercharged 3.0-liter gas V6. The new Competition Prestige uses a stronger 340-hp tune of that engine.
Styling
The new Competition Prestige brings darker exterior accents and sportier visual details. The rest of the A7 is not redesigned.
Tech
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bose surround sound become standard across the lineup.
Chassis
The new Competition Prestige adds sport suspension tuning and a sport rear differential for sharper handling. These changes do not apply to the full lineup.
2017 Audi A7 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Sprchgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchgd, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | 333 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 24.5 cu-ft | 24.5 cu-ft | 24.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Night Vision System | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Audi A7 a redesign?
No. The 2017 Audi A7 remains part of the first generation and follows the styling and technology update introduced for 2016. Its changes center on standard equipment and the new Competition Prestige trim.
Does every 2017 Audi A7 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard throughout the 2017 Audi A7 lineup.
What is different about the 2017 A7 Competition Prestige?
The Competition Prestige is a new performance-focused trim for 2017. It has a 340-hp supercharged V6 tune, sport suspension, a sport rear differential, darker exterior accents, diamond-stitched leather sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a four-seat cabin.
Does the 2017 Audi A7 have a diesel engine?
No. Audi dropped the U.S.-market A7 diesel trims for 2017, so the lineup uses the supercharged 3.0-liter gas V6.
What are the main reasons to consider a 2017 A7 over a 2016?
The main 2017 upgrades are standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, standard Bose surround sound, and the new Competition Prestige trim. The 2017 model is not a redesign, and the diesel versions offered for 2016 are gone.
2017 Audi A7 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Audi A7.
4.3
2017 Audi A7
(63 reviews)
“Yet another beautifully styled Audi vehicle, both inside and out. Great performance in the Colorado winters and mountain driving.”
“This is a great vehicle with fantastic interior design. The craftsmanship is second to none in any production luxury car. Add that to the great performance and upgraded electronic interface and you've got a winner. This is a fun car to drive.”