New Audi A3 2013

After nine successful years on the market, Audi has unveiled the third generation of A3, which once again shifted the standards of quality workmanship in the interior, and the efficiency of the turbo engine

RETURN OF THE LEADER

WHEN the Audi back in the 1996th promote the model of "A3", a great sales success in Western Europe, has launched a whole class of models that are offered in compact form the luxury of the upper classes. The experiences gained during decades of Audi's sedan production has contributed to "A3", although significantly reduced dimensions in all the right can overwhelm the status of the four rings. After sixteen years on the market and 1.8 million customers worldwide "Audi A3" is considered by many has become a standard in the whole class. Combination of recognizable looks, superior quality and reliable mechanics since 1996 the Audi is actually promoted premium models lower middle class into a leader, with more than 20 percent stake in fabric sales undoubtedly represents a pillar of stability in German company.

Position of the driver  

at the wheel still enjoy 

all the benefits of  

German precision ergonomics,

 because all commands very logically arranged, and reduced number

 of buttons at the very minimum.

After a standard three-door version, the recipe combining Volkswagen platform and Audi's faultless production continued to release the five-door, and even without a roof in the best blend of all the qualities of a reputable brand. After the second generation, which is the actual situation had very long experience in the market (2003-2012), Salon in Geneva revealed the final look of Audi's "troika" with three doors. When it comes to appearance, the third generation of the bestseller did not bring revolution in design, and the body length of 4237 millimeters above all known for its classical solutions that are visible on the current models with the four rings, such as the least "A1". In the foreground, found the front part of the transformation, which is designed more aggressively, with a much more sharp lines. Still dominates the trademark single-frame grille with the addition of front lights, combined xenon and LED technology.

Confirmation that the manufacturer from Ingolstadt rare risks with revolutionary changes once again confirmed the view and the lateral line, which has already been seen wearing a fabric solutions "tornado" line. However, despite the expected discreet design changes list of core innovation and improvement is extremely broad, as it includes the raising of standards in key categories, such as for 80 pounds facilitated construction (expanded use of aluminum in the hood and front wings), extended wheelbase distance (2,601 mm) and more efficient engine that is spent on average 12 percent less fuel. Continued leadership continued in interior decoration which is on the list of equipment and build quality is still at the top of the premium segment. Audi still offers perfect ergonomics and controlled, without unnecessary detail and experimentation. Position the driver at the wheel and still enjoy all the benefits of German precision ergonomics, because all commands very logically arranged, and reduced number of buttons at the very minimum. In addition to air conditioning, a panel that is located between the driver and passenger are now two round holes for ventilation, while the review 3D DIS color display (optional, diagonal 5.8 or 7 inches) together audio composition functions, navigation and communications, and the complete multimedia.

The only diesel in the beginning of the sales from two liters of displacement boasts excellent torque of 320 Nm, which is enough for the result of acceleration of 8.6 seconds and a maximum of 216 km / h

When it comes to engines, initially selling "A3" will debit two TFSI gasoline engines (122 and 180 hp) and two-liter TDI (143 hp). The smallest on offer, a displacement of 1395 "cc" has exactly 200 Nm from 1,500 rpm, accelerating to a "hundred on" for 9.3 seconds, with a top speed of 203 km / h. Stronger TFSI volume 1798 cubic centimeters has 250 Nm at 1250 rpm lower, contributing to accelerate to 100 km / h of 7.2 seconds and a maximum speed of up to 232 km / h. The only diesel in the beginning of the sales from two liters of displacement boasts excellent torque of 320 Nm, which is enough for the result of acceleration of 8.6 seconds and a maximum of 216 km / h, according to the factory's consumption of 4.1 liters. Version 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI are available paired with six-speed manual transmission, while the 1.8 TFSI model comes as standard with seven degrees S-tronic with dual-clutch.