Audi’s Chairman of the Board Rupert Stadler formally unveiled the new three-door A3 on the opening day of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Of course, we already know everything there is to know about the third generation of the A3 thanks to Audi revealing full details of its brand-new premium C-segment model yesterday.
To refresh your memory, the new A3 is the first model to be based on the modular (and cost-saving) MQB platform. It sports the same length and height as the car it replaces, but is 12mm wider and has a 23mm longer wheelbase.
The design is an evolution of the outgoing A3’s shape with some new styling cues, like the front and rear lights and the hexagonal single-frame grille.
The interior is designed from scratch sporting a new dashboard, round air vents, a center console angled towards the driver, new instruments and a vast list of safety and infotainment equipment.
At launch, the engine range comprises three units: the gasoline 120HP 1.4-liter TFSI and a 178HP 1.8-liter TFSI and the extra-frugal (4.1 lt/100 km, 57.37 US mpg) 2.0 TDI diesel. The latter and the 1.4 TFSI will be available with a six-speed manual transmission while the 1.8 TFSI with a seven-speed dual-clutch.
All of them transmit their power to the front wheels, though Audi announced that four-wheel drive and more engines would be added to the range down the line.
You can watch four videos of the new three-door A3 right after the break.
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The 1 series may be ugly, but this is bland, which is even worse.
What's up with the mirrors? Can anyone explain it? The new Mercedes CLS, 2013 Mercedes SL, 2013 Audi A3, etc. How come the mirrors aren't in the ''corner'' anymore? I couldn't drive any of those cars because of the weirdly placed mirrors.
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The 1 series may be ugly, but this is bland, which is even worse."
True. That's why we have a new Mercedes A-class, the winner.
Some might call it bland, others would say 'classy'. The beauty of this car lays in its simplicity.
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Beautiful... beautiful car. Love it. Keep it up Audi. Way better than the 1 Series, much better looking than the Lexus ct200h. The only real competition for the A3 is the new A-Klasse. Go Audi !
It's ridiculous how many similar design elements it shares with its bigger brothers. Yes it's the same badge, but for f***s sake. No imagination or creativity?! I love Audi, but as understated as they like to make their cars, they should at least have some diversity in this area. Would still pick this over the ugly 1-series though. Maybe I would even go straight past the Audi showroom and into the Mercedes one and get an A or a B Class instead. At least they're not 'bland'.
Understated class. If you prefer overstyled buy a Hyundai.
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