By Alex Kramer

Pros:

• Smooth, powerful supercharged V6
• Remarkable 8-speed automatic transmission
• Well-balanced suspension provides comfort and performance
• Excellent fuel efficiency, especially on the highway
• Gorgeous, distinctive exterior design
• Tons of available technology

Cons:

• Annoying dashboard squeak
• Rear legroom a bit cramped
• Need to order the Sport Package for paddle shifters and sport suspension

Is it a hatchback? A sportback? A fastback? A 5-door coupe? Whatever you want to call it, the new Audi A7 is one magnificent automobile.

That might seem like an overly strong statement with which to open this review, but every now and then a car comes along that just does so many things well that you have to acknowledge its brilliance from the start. And then when it also offers a truly unique design, you have a car that is simply in a class by itself.

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Audi is targeting a new market segment with the A7 Sportback, which is scheduled to make its debut late next year as a 2011 model. The large five-door model with the dynamically accentuated rear end brings together the best of three worlds: the sporty elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon.

Audi has just released the complete details and images of the new Audi A7 which had its public unveiling at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany. Video of the unveiling ceremony is below. Did she say, “tight butt?”

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By Danny Chang

Pros

• Punchy twin-clutch electronic sport transmission
• Gravel-mode AWD
• Super tight steering
• Five-door convenience

Cons

• Tight luggage room when rear seat in use
• Slower-than hoped for off-the-line acceleration
• Less-than-ideal 17-25 MPG

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