A7 Prestige Seats
02-20-2012, 10:55 AM
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Not sure which version you sat in but there is a design difference between the ventilated and non-ventilated front seats in the A7. The ventilated versions do have a somewhat longer front section for thigh support (but no adjustment) while the non-ventilated versions don't. In fact the non-ventilated versions are styled/shaped much like the front seats in the Q5. I believe the ventilated seats are standard on the Prestige version only.
I've sat in the Prestige version and the seats are OK but not great; at least not anywhere near as good as those in the A8 or as good as they could be if the "Comfort" seats were available as in Europe.
Waiting to see if they do the same thing with the new A6. All indications so far are that Audi has decided to make the same seats (ventilated or non-ventilated) the only choices here based on the ordering guide. Can't see them making available better seats in the A6 than for its more expensive "brother" (the A7).
I've sat in the Prestige version and the seats are OK but not great; at least not anywhere near as good as those in the A8 or as good as they could be if the "Comfort" seats were available as in Europe.
Waiting to see if they do the same thing with the new A6. All indications so far are that Audi has decided to make the same seats (ventilated or non-ventilated) the only choices here based on the ordering guide. Can't see them making available better seats in the A6 than for its more expensive "brother" (the A7).
I got an A7 Premium Plus for 3 months now. I am 6"2' and I am having a hard time finding a comfortable position. The seats are fully adjustable bit in my opinion they lack cushioning and they are not deep and tall enough. I checked the Prestige and it seems that seats are similar except for the ventilation. I am seriously thinking of getting another car maybe less fancy but comfortable...
Felt that way in my 997 until I did a PDE/Track day with it and got a few pointers/help adjusting my driving position. Now it feels great...also upgrade to Sports Bucket seats didn't hurt! 
Do NOT buy this car for the seats. If the seats are an issue for you and you want seats like the BMW or A8, this is not the right car for you. Do NOT look at a Vette or a Porsche either. You will NOT like the seats. If you are blessed with a wide butt or very long legs..look elsewhere.
I'm still looking to see another A7 on the road. They are not for everyone.
I'm still looking to see another A7 on the road. They are not for everyone.
I'm 5'8" and 160 lbs and I don't find the seats very comfortable either. I had the same issue in my Q5 which had very similar seats. I feel the issue is the seats are hard without much support, kind of the worst of two worlds. Not sure what Audi was thinking.
If they offer the comfort seats as an option in the 2013 MY I'm gonna be pissed.
If they offer the comfort seats as an option in the 2013 MY I'm gonna be pissed.
http://www.m25audi.co.uk/audi/a7/audi-s7-interior.html
02-20-2012, 01:29 PM
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I sat in an S7 at the Chicago Auto Show on Friday. The seats in it are quite nice and have adjustable thigh bolsters. The sales rep at the show (someone I know and trust from my local Audi dealer) Said I could probably get the seats for my A7 (arrives in three weeks !) unfortunately, she fears that the price may be crazy.....:8^(
03-06-2012, 02:30 PM
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The price will probably scare you.
I had the standard "comfort" seats in my last porsche 911 (997) and hated them. I looked into buying the adaptive seats through the dealer... $8K for two seats!!
Luckily I found a guy with a GT3RS who was taking out his sport seats to put in light-weight Recaros. He sold them to me for $1000.
I had the standard "comfort" seats in my last porsche 911 (997) and hated them. I looked into buying the adaptive seats through the dealer... $8K for two seats!!
Luckily I found a guy with a GT3RS who was taking out his sport seats to put in light-weight Recaros. He sold them to me for $1000.
03-06-2012, 06:28 PM
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Not sure I like the look of the S7 seats, a bit too "space age" looking for me. They look like they belong on the bridge from something seen on "Battle Star Gallactica" than in an Audi. I know they're for a sports model but they're a bit much IMO. Don't like the quilted stitching much either.
03-06-2012, 06:37 PM
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S7 Seats
Not sure I like the look of the S7 seats, a bit too "space age" looking for me. They look like they belong on the bridge from something seen on "Battle Star Gallactica" than in an Audi. I know they're for a sports model but they're a bit much IMO. Don't like the quilted stitching much either.
At the auto show, I sat in the S7 seats and found them to be very uncomfortable. The quilted stitching can be felt through your closes and feels very weird. I would definitely not trade the S7 seats for the A7 Prestige seats.
03-07-2012, 07:08 AM
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I apparently don't have the edit privilege. I looked and looked for an edit button. I couldn't stand to have a misspelled word in my post. Sorry to waste four posts here.
...now back to talking about seats...
...now back to talking about seats...
03-07-2012, 10:34 AM
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Don't sweat it. Beside mispelling on my own, my iPad takes a life on it's own & creates new words I don't mean quite often! In this day of electronics we are all un-learning how to spell I think!