# Steely Sports Cars There's No Junk in the Audi A7 Sportback Trunk By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-07-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a7-sportback References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5595960/) & [carscoop.blogspot](http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-audi-a7-sportback-first-official.html) These official images have just been released for the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant) A7 Sportback, and gearheads are delighted that the production version of the car -- extended rear end and all -- have stayed true to the concept design shown at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show. The Audi A7 Sportback will join its [A6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan) and [A8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdaviel-nera) brethren in Audi's stable of executive sedans, and its five-door body style will be perfect for frequent travelers. **Implications** - Don't be surprised when you see this speedster racing up the block in your neighborhood. Not does the Audi A7 have the technological skills to stand out, it has the looks. Slim, stylish, and ready for action, the Audi A7 Sportback is sure to be a hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Sedan Innovation:** The Audi A7 Sportback's innovative design may inspire luxury sedan manufacturers to follow suit with extended rear ends and stylish five-door body styles. - **Travel-ready Vehicle Trend:** The five-door body style of the Audi A7 Sportback may start a trend of travel-ready vehicles that prioritize spaciousness and practicality without sacrificing style. - **Concept-to-production Continuity:** The Audi A7 Sportback's success may inspire other automakers to carry over design features from concept models to production models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The release of the Audi A7 Sportback may spark innovations in luxury car design, and lead to increased competition among manufacturers to create stylish, yet practical travel vehicles. - **Executive Travel Industry:** The Audi A7 Sportback's spacious five-door body style may appeal to frequent travelers, and influence the industry to prioritize comfortable, yet stylish travel vehicles. - **Technology Industry:** The Audi A7 Sportback's technological advancements may inspire other automakers to integrate advanced features, such as AI-powered driver assistance, into luxury sedan models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [Collaborative Custom Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id7.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Contoured Limousine-Like Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-aerostream.md)