Audi has announced details for its new A7 five-seat coupé, which brings a smarter, sleeker design and new technology.

The new Audi A7 Sportback is priced from £54,940 OTR

Available to order now priced from £54,940 OTR, the second-generation model incorporates the latest Audi design language as well as a larger cabin with more knee room and technology including a new MMI touch response operating concept and seen in the A8. Meanwhile new driver assistance features include a parking pilot and garage pilot, which will be introduced in stages from 2018.

Two trim levels will be offered – Sport and S line – and two engines classified according to the new Audi naming convention first introduced in the new A8 luxury saloon. The 55 TFSI is powered by a petrol V6 TFSI offering 335bhp and an official combined figure of 40.4mpg with official CO2 of 158g/km (on 19-inch wheels). A 50 TDI variant is also available, utilising a V6 TDI diesel that delivers 282bhp and 50.4mpg with 147g/km of CO2.

Standard kit includes the fully digital Audi Virtual Cockpit, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, the Audi Smartphone Interface and the Audi Phone Box with wireless charging for QI-enabled compatible phones. The list of electronic driver assistants will also feature the Audi Parking System Plus with rear-view camera, the Audi Pre-sense Front collision warning and automatic braking system and the Lane Departure Warning system.

First deliveries are expected in April.