Audi has revealed a facelifted version of the third-generation A3, with a refreshed look, new engines and the option of a new digital instrument display.
The revised A3 line-up also receives a number of new safety systems, such as a semi-autonomous traffic jam assist function.
Read our review of the new Audi A3 Sportback here
The facelifted A3 will arrive in showrooms next month in three-door hatchback, fivedoor Sportback, four-door saloon and two-door cabriolet guises, although new pricing has not been announced.
Read our review of the Audi S3 saloon here
The update also adds two new petrol engines to the line-up: a 113bhp turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit and a 187bhp 2.0 four-pot turbo.
The S3’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine gains an added 10bhp, taking it to 306bhp. In combination with an optional S-tronic dual-clutch automatic gearbox, it also receives an additional 15lb ft of torque, at 295lb ft.
Read our review of the Audi A3 Convertible here
Buyers can choose between a standard six-speed manual gearbox or a newly developed seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic ’box on most engines. There’s also the choice of either front or four-wheel drive on selected engines, including the new 2.0-litre petrol turbo unit in the A3 2.0 TFSI.
Read our review of the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 150 S Line
In keeping with previous generations of A3, the styling changes are mild. At the front, there are new headlights with optional matrix LED operation, a more angular single-frame grille and a reprofiled bumper.
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BriMarsh
Always useful to know
Paul Dalgarno
Pointless, stupid comment.
andyourcaris7
I'm guessing
TegTypeR
Pretty much what you'd
Interesting they are offering 16", 17", 18" and 19" wheels. I would suspect the spring and damper rates are not changed according to wheel size, so it goes some way to explaining why Audi's handling is always compromised, due to the fact they need to use a "universal" setting.
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Wheel size etc
It’s not unusual to offer 16 and even 19 inch wheels in this class of car. The sport model with 17 inch and above do have different springs on as standard and maybe different dampens too, then there’s the electronic variable damping option. All handing on all road cars is a compromised to allow for comfort etc!
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On a slighty less sarcastic tone
typos1 - Just can’t respect opinion
Jimbbobw1977
PCP..
bol
It still looks grumpy
Bristolbluemanc
Two litre petrol engine?
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