The Audi A6 has transitioned into an electric vehicle, but fans of gasoline-powered midsize sedans can rest assured that there will still be options available in the future.
The company is developing a new A7 sedan, and a camouflaged prototype has recently been captured on camera.
Currently, the A7 is sold solely as a liftback, with the exception of China where an elongated A7 sedan is on offer. For the upcoming generation, both a sedan and a wagon will be introduced, and the sedan will likely be available worldwide this time around.
Prototypes for the new A7 wagon, referred to by Audi as the Avant, have also been spotted recently.
According to Audi, the initial models of the new A7 lineup are expected to debut early next year, with U.S. arrivals likely branded as 2026 models. Besides the sedan, the wagon version is also anticipated in the U.S., possibly only in the high-performance RS 7 Avant and all-terrain A7 Allroad variants.
While specific details about the new A7 have not been disclosed, it is anticipated that the automaker will utilize the Volkswagen Group’s PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) platform, which is intended for premium vehicles with gasoline and plug-in hybrid powertrains. This platform first appeared in the new Audi A5.
The prototype for the A7 showcases a sportier and more sculpted appearance compared to the outgoing A6. It features a prominent, protruding grille at the front, and at the rear, wide, muscular wheel arches incorporate side vents just below the taillights. Notably, it appears that Audi plans to reintroduce exposed exhaust tips, although this will only be on one side of the rear fascia for the standard models.
The interior is expected to be filled with digital screens, similar to those found in the latest A5 and Q5 models, along with the A6 E-Tron and Q6 E-Tron. For those who prefer not to use touchscreens, AI-driven voice commands will likely be available, learning the driver’s preferences and linguistic style for almost any task that requires screen interaction.
The upcoming A7 series will likely be among the last Audis equipped with gasoline engines, as the automaker has stated it will only introduce electric vehicles after 2026.
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