M1R XE wrote: ride is softer smoother,car felt more agile nimble even at low speeds. Probably down to the steering
I disagree with the first bit there - I found the C7 ride to be much harsher in Comfort mode than the C6. But your next bit I totally agree with, the C7 is far more agile everywhere, with much better brakes so it's great fun and damn quick even down tight country lanes.
Here's my writeup (which I put on PH earlier):
Exterior and Interior are as you've seen in the photos or real life. Some will like it, some won't. I like it, but still prefer some details of the C6. Overall it's impressive, modern and in traffic it's a very nice place to be.
Gearbox:
Frankly, it's brilliant.
The only downside - there are too many gears to use the Manual mode properly, e.g. if you've just been pottering in 7th or 8th at 55mph, then want to paddle-change down manually so you can blast through a corner in 2nd, it's a right fiddle and takes too long.
Suspension:
Comfort mode - stiffer than the C6, so perfect for fast driving but long journeys would definitely be less relaxing
Dynamic mode - Too skittish, no use unless on track (akin to the C6 Sport mode)
Solution - Fortunately you can set up an "Individual" mode to have all settings in Dynamic whilst the suspension is still in Comfort, this makes it best for great fun on British roads.
Steering:
A quicker steering rack makes it feel more responsive and turns in more eagerly, perhaps a bit too light and over-assisted, but on balance better than the C6.
Booting it:
It feels more alive than the C6, which is great and keeps you on your toes more. It still can't hide its weight, but it does a superb job of trying to keep it in a straight line and keeping the nose tucked in through tight corners, even in the wet. Accelerating through the gears between corners really is explosive and addictive. The real difference here is the instant upchange and surge, where the C6 would lose time doing its gearchange thunderclap. I think actual acceleration once in a gear is about the same but as a complete package the C7 is noticeably more agile and faster.
Exhaust:
Comfort mode - Similar in volume to the C6. You can only hear it singing when you're booting it.
Dynamic - Intoxicating at all revs. It really sounds superb with a great low-rev rumble becoming a high-rev roar.
Engine:
It still has throttle delay when pulling away, but then so do most modern fly-by-wire cars.
The V8 is impressive, although if they could have developed this car with the V10 and new gearbox it would be even more impressive.
Luggage space:
Still room for several children, bikes, wardrobes and Great Danes.
Taking my C6 back home after driving the C7 was very interesting.
Interior: I immediately noticed the more 'matte' dashboard with slightly smaller screen and fewer bright colours. It still looks modern, but not as cutting edge as the new car.
Driving: I had a much smoother, relaxing and understated drive home, even when playing with the right pedal. As mentioned before, the urgency and skittishness of the C7 could become tiresome on a long journey as the Comfort suspension setting is too stiff. But down the lanes the C7 really has taken a leap forward in terms of driver enjoyment, it's noticeably more accomplished than the C6.
Summary:
Two words sprang to mind in terms of the C7 when comparing the two. "Shinier" and "Sharper".
