It looks like an Audi A7 Sportback and by golly-gosh it is the new second generation A7 Sportback in spirt, name and evocation. The styling while being subtle is actually sharper, by design, and follows Audi’s tried and tested evolution not revolution mantra. The new A7 will be initially available with the 3.0 TFSI V6 petrol engine with 340PS and 500Nm priced from circa £56,000. The major updates are seen to the interior, it’s gone full-on Star Trek, thankfully with not a Trekkie in sight. It’s all touchscreen, everything, except for one physical dial. The new Audi owners, the future is finally here. Actually, the new Star Trek interior is borrowed from the A8, throw in the Audi Virtual Cockpit and you have a true warp factor 10 in terms of a fully digital driver environment. The technology isn’t limited to the interior. Also included is Audi’s Parking Assist that is able to maneuver into and out of garages and parking spaces. Familiar technology like lane assist and blind spot warning are also optionally available as is the semi-autonomous driving feature Adaptive Cruise Control. The A7 Sportback will also be offered with optional suspension settings conventional Steel Spring’s will be standard while customers can opt for air-suspension and can also opt for lowering the ride height for the ultimate drug dealer’s pose. At a later date, Audi will introduce four and six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines including a mild hybrid V6 which uses a 48-volt primary electrical system. The 3.0 TFSI is paired with a seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission, and its output is proficiently managed by the latest iteration of the quattro drivetrain. Ordering for the new A7 Sportback begins on the first month of 2018 with first deliveries expected for later in Q1.