Our quick take

Alternatives to consider:

Audi A7 - 4.0 / 5

Sporty coupe design, now much sharper 

A whole new futuristic interior 

Connected glory, but not all plain sailing

In the driving seat

A firm ride and a pleasure to drive

To recap

From the interior quality - distinctive from other Audis - to the sharper exterior design, there’s plenty of executive appeal in the new A7. That’s also reflected in the drive, which is confident, comfortable and fun once underway, sitting more on the sporty side than the cruiser side. Competition is rife, though, which makes that buying decision all the tougher.