Audi launches A7 quattro 18 | 07 | 2011

THIS IS THE new Audi A7 quattro which will be available to oder from Scottish dealerships from next month. The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0-litre TDI produces 201bhp and is capable of hitting 60mph from standstill in 7.2sec — the front-wheel-drive version takes 7.4s.

The quattro, which is paired to a seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission, also accelerates on to a max of 146mph, yet returns 48.7mpg and emits CO2 at 152g/km.

The newcomer comes with LED daytime running lamps, Milano leather upholstery, powered tailgate, sat-nav and 18in alloys as standard in the £41,675 price.

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Step up to the SE-spec and you also get the Audi Parking System Plus audible and diagrammatical parking aids, heated seats and cruise control. The range-topping S-line, in addition to S-line suspension, gets styling tweaks, Valcona leather sports seats and 19in alloys.

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Mark Stephens