The Audi A7 had a good start in 2009 and, in May 2014, it launched the mid-life cycle refresh for its big, fast-back, four-door coupe.

When the first generation of the Audi 100 was launched, the car-manufacturer didn’t want to build a classic station-wagon so it built a sloped rear-end and named it Avant. But, in the end, it had to build a regular station-wagon to keep the sales up against other premium station-wagons. But Audi returned with the sloped back on the A5 Sportback and the A7.

In 2014, a mid-life refresh was launched. At the front part of the car the most striking changes were for the singleframe grille, bumper and new optional Matrix LED headlights. New, dynamic turn signals were installed at the front. The rear taillights were also redesigned and the dynamic turn signal was standard.

The A7 was built from the beginning without frames for the side windows. Inside the vehicle the dominant element was a horizontal line surrounding the driver and the passenger. The new MMI infotainment unit was standard and an option for head-up display was introduced. With the rear seats up it offered 535 liters (18.9 cu-ft) of space, which could be extended up to 1390 liters (49.1 cu-ft) with the rear seats folded down.

Under the hood, Audi installed the latest Euro 6 engines from its arsenal. It offered a choice of five engines: two gasoline and three diesel units. The power ranged between 218 hp and 333 hp. The old multitronic gearbox was dumped and a new, 7-speed, dual-clutch transmission was installed.