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2012 Audi A7

Automotive fashion can be just as trendy as haute couture. Everyone it seems wants to build a four-door sedan that has the sleek profile of a coupe. Some work and some are a bit awkward, but Audi&#x2019;s A7 stands out as one of the most visually successful. </p><p>The fastback A7 is striking because the proportions are spot on, and the fit and finish are exemplary. Visual excitement is but one part of the car. The more practical side is the long rear hatch that covers a nice-sized trunk that expands to near station-wagon depth when the rear seats are folded. Of course, the sloping roof limits the cargo height.</p><p>Think luxury coupe blended with a sexy station wagon.</p><p>Whether it&#x2019;s fashion or function, the A7 consistently drew admiring looks and plenty of questions during the week I drove it. If you want anonymity, this is not the car for you. </p><p>The A7, with a base price of $59,250, slots between the A6 and the A8, but it sits on the platform of the next-generation A6. </p><p>The A7 is powered by a supercharged, 310-hosepower V-6 that is rated at 18 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway. It is mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission that gives the driver the ability to make manual shifts.</p><p>Performance is brisk but not blistering, and that seems proper at a time when the price of gasoline is a concern to many. City mileage is about as one would expect but the highway rating of 28 mpg is quite good.</p><p>Audi&#x2019;s quattro all-wheel-drive system is superb. It aids traction in bad weather, but it also has a slight rear-wheel bias on dry pavement that helps the car feel agile. </p><p>Audi&#x2019;s are known for their luxuriously tailored interiors, and the A7 is as rich as a bespoke suit of clothes. Panel fit, choice of materials and the touch of controls are all excellent. Styling details abound through the cabin, such as the way the shape of the speaker grilles in the doors reflects the lines of the armrest.</p><p>An eight-inch LCD rises out of the middle of the dash when the car is started, and it contains the readouts for the navigation, audio and telephone. The driver can enter navigation or telephone information with the stroke of a finger using handwriting recognition technology and Audi&#x2019;s touch pad. The navigation system is equipped with Google Earth so you can get a true three-dimensional view of your route.</p><p>The mouse-like control on the center console is simple to use and has an easy-to-understand interface. </p><p>The front seats were as comfortable as they were attractive. The back seat is a bit tight on headroom, and getting in and out requires a bit of care because of the sloping roof.</p><p>Safety features, such as anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability control and side-curtain airbags are standard.</p><p><strong><span class="infobox-head"> Price </span></strong><br /> The base price of the test car was $59,250. The optional Prestige package added navigation, four-zone climate control, Bose stereo with HD radio, rearview camera, adaptive headlights, ventilated front seats and 20-inch wheels. The sticker price was $68,630.</p><p><strong><span class="infobox-head"> Warranty </span></strong><br /> Four years or 50,000 miles with no charge for the first 12-month or 5,000-mile maintenance. </p><p><hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> <strong><span class="infobox-head">2012 Audi A7 </span></strong><br /> <strong>Engine:</strong> 3.0-liter, 310-hp V-6</p><p><strong>Transmission: </strong>Eight-speed Tiptronic, all-wheel drive</p><p><strong>Wheelbase:</strong> 114.7 inches</p><p><strong>Curb weight: </strong>4,210 lbs.</p><p><strong>Base price: </strong>$59,250</p><p><strong>As driven: </strong>$68,630</p><p><strong>MPG rating: </strong>18 city, 28 hwy.

!9#: An HD radio, plays DVDs - Amazing! ! !9# Bose Bookshelf ...

If you do not know what an HD radio, here's the simple explanation. E 'digital radio in comparison to the radio you hear today - that is the same. are the advantages of digital radio are many. The two most important are playing much better than conventional radio production. In fact, if you listen to an AM station, will broadcast in digital HD, you might think you're listening to an FM station - clear and static, the sound is. And listen to the FM HD radio is almost aswell as listening to the CD.

The second major advantage of digital HD Radio is that it allows radio stations to more than one channel pack in the same frequency. These "other" channels called HD2. An example of this, we have an FM station in my city that broadcasts easy listening music on its HD1 (or primary frequency), All Blues and its HD2 channel.

The compact system libraries Insignia - incredible versatility in a small box

Although there is aNumber of available HD table radio, I only know of a book shelf. It 's the compact Insignia Library System, only from Best Buy. And what will this small wonder is almost unbelievable.

Of course it takes AM / FM / HD Radio, including "hidden" and HD2 channels, at least to my ears, the sound is simply amazing. And 'one of the few available on HD Radio with separate speakers, so you can enjoy true stereo sound.

And this is just 'Home

Insignia unit also plays CDs with MP3 and DVD and VCD. (Note: I currently have a Insignia connected to my HDTV via an S-video and the picture is still out). What's more, there is a dock to connect the top of the device for the iPod and a slot for USB devices. Others to play it hard and MPEG4 JPEG discs.

There are many outlets on the back so you can connect the device to an amplifier to make the componentSystem or other speakers.

A word of warning

I found some flaws in the insignia of HD radio and DVD player. First, the user manual. It 's very helpful, but not in certain areas. For example, instructions for using an MP3 device is missing some important steps. HD2 and find with this device is more difficult than others I have seen. You can scan the device for high-definition channels, but you must look closely to see if youare on the HD2 channel, and then note the frequency in order to come back later to establish a pre-selection. Finally, the development of the presets is not an easy task. This is a three-step process and you have your fingers fast enough to have to do well.

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