Show car design comes to production : the interior
The interior fuses design and technology in a unique way . The interior of the new Audi A7 Sportback dazzles with its futuristic lounge atmosphere . Its reduced , clean design language is based in a one-of-a-kind balance of tension and coolness . The horizontal lines and sleek instrument panel provide for a feeling of airy spaciousness . The center console is oriented toward the driver , underscoring the Gran Turismo ’ s sporty character . Four key values characterize the interior concept : progressiveness , sportiness , intuitiveness and sophistication . All colors , upholstery materials and inlays underscore the new aesthetic , from the base version to the design selection , the S line sport package and the particularly sophisticated Valcona leather . The optional contour ambient lighting package traces the contours and subtly highlights the space .
The 10.1-inch upper display ( in combination with MMI navigation plus ) is tilted toward the driver . With its black panel optics and framed in a graphite gray aluminum clasp , it almost disappears into the dashboard when switched off . The body supporting the clasp is itself a geometric sculpture . The display ’ s user interface appears as soon as the car is opened . In keeping with the interior design , the look is reduced and succinct . All screen content can be quickly registered .
Control at your fingertips : MMI touch response control system and online voice control
The new Audi A7 systematically continues the digitalization strategy of the A8 . The interior architecture melds seamlessly with Audi ’ s new MMI touch response operating concept .
It replaces the rotary pushbutton and the conventional buttons and controls of the previous model with two large , highresolution touch displays .
The driver controls the infotainment system from the upper display . Mounted on the asymmetric console of the center tunnel , the 8.6-inch lower display provides access to the climate control system , comfort functions and text input . Drivers can rest their wrist on the automatic transmission ’ s wide selector lever knob .
Audi offers an optional head-up display that projects important information onto the windshield . MMI navigation plus also includes the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display .
The MMI touch response operating concept features haptic and acoustic feedback and is as intuitive to use as a smartphone . Users hear and feel a click as confirmation when their finger triggers a function . With its logical and flat menu structure , the system allows fast access to the various vehicle functions , and it can also be personalized thanks to configurable and movable favorites buttons .
The optional voice control in the new A7 Sportback makes operation even more convenient . With MMI navigation plus , the natural speech dialogue system processes questions and commands in two ways – with information stored onboard and at the same time with detailed knowledge from the cloud .
Fully connected for more convenience and safety : infotainment and connect features
With its comprehensive connectivity , the Audi A7 is perfectly equipped for long-distance touring . It offers customers more convenience , safety and customization options . The Gran Turismo features the same infotainment and connectivity range as the Audi A8 . Up to seven drivers can store their preferred settings in individual user profiles . As many as 400 parameters can be personalized . The online services from Audi connect have been expanded . Additions include the traffic sign and hazard information Car-to-X services , which utilize the swarm intelligence of the Audi fleet .
The new A7 Sportback comes standard with the MMI radio ; MMI navigation and MMI navigation plus are available as options . There is a choice of four sound systems . The top version , the
Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System , also delivers fascinating 3D sound to the rear seats .
Intelligent and convenient : the Audi AI systems
With the AI button , the driver activates the Audi AI remote parking pilot and the Audi AI remote garage pilot , which will be made available at some point in 2018 . They autonomously maneuver the A7 Sportback into and out of a parking space or garage . The driver can get out of the car before launching the function via the myAudi app on their smartphone . To monitor the maneuver , the driver presses and holds the Audi AI button the entire time . The central driver assistance controller ( zFAS ) merges the data from a sophisticated set of sensors to continually compute an image of the surroundings . Depending on the equipment level , there can be as many as five radar sensors , five cameras , 12 ultrasonic sensors and a laser scanner .
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