An entry level hatchback for Audi

Overview Information

Audi offers a range of smaller products around the world, but the A3 is the smallest and most inexpensive model for sale in the U.S. This conservatively styled compact has four doors and a nearly vertical rear hatchback reminiscent of a small wagon. The styling pays dividends in utility: the smaller A3 rivals the cargo capacity of many larger wagons. The front-wheel-drive A3 equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a respectable EPA rating of 22 city/29 highway. Buyers looking for improved road manners and traction can opt for Quattro all-wheel-drive or the more powerful 3.2L V6. The dual clutch six-speed automatic (optional on 2.0L models) with paddle shifters is an improvement over traditional automatic transmissions. Although the A3 is a bit pricey, all models include leather interiors, which is unusual on other entry-level German imports.

What Changed:

The 2009 Audi A3 wears a restyled front end. Changes include a new hood, front fenders, front bumper and grille. New bi-Xenon headlights feature LED daytime running lights. On the inside, the A3 receives minor color and style changes to the trim. The A3 will now offer a quattro with the 2.0L turbo four.

Official Word:

The Audi A3, offered in the USA exclusively with the five-door body style, raises its sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi magnetic ride, the suspension control system, makes for even greater driving pleasure. Its sharper, more striking design lends even greater expression to the A3. Dealer deliveries will coincide with the change of the model year, around September 2008, with...Read.

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