110 à 310 CV
4,2 à 8,0 l/100km
204 à 250 km/h
New Audi A3 Sportback, for driving pleasure
The presentation of a new Audi model is always an event: the brand with the four rings has just unveiled the new generation of the famous Audi A3, the first model of which appeared in 1996: the Audi A3 Sportback.
Sportback, sedan or convertible, you'll find what you're looking for
The design of the new Audi A3 cannot deny its affiliation with the smaller Audi A1. Despite everything, the design is its own and brings more dynamism, as well as slightly increased dimensions.
The exterior aspect is much more angular than that of its predecessors. The ridges of the lights and the front grill are protruding, while the rear of the vehicle has been modernized for even more dynamism.
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Audi A3 Sportback: an innovation from the inside
Many changes have also been made by Audi inside the car. Indeed, in the new Audi A3, the driver is king and everything is focused on him. The materials used are all of high quality, making the cockpit very comfortable. The air conditioning is regulated via simple buttons and the audio volume is regulated either by the touch control placed near the gear lever, or using the controls on the steering wheel. A 10.1-inch high-definition touchscreen allows the vast majority of information to be viewed, as well as enabling the control of GPS and multimedia features. The responsiveness is also remarkable.
The A3 Sportback also offers ample space for passengers, who can settle in comfortably. As for its boot, it is just as big as that of the old A3.
Many changes have also been made by Audi inside the car. Indeed, in the new Audi A3, the driver is king and everything is focused on him. The materials used are all of high quality, making the cockpit very comfortable. The air conditioning is regulated via simple buttons and the audio volume is regulated either by the touch control placed near the gear lever, or using the controls on the steering wheel. A 10.1-inch high-definition touchscreen allows the vast majority of information to be viewed, as well as enabling the control of GPS and multimedia features. The responsiveness is also remarkable.The A3 Sportback also offers ample space for passengers, who can settle in comfortably. As for its boot, it is just as big as that of the old A3.The first impression that emerges during the first turns of the wheel is undeniably the dynamism. Indeed, it is possible to choose the driving mode of this vehicle thanks to the controlled damping which controls the hardness of the suspensions.
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In comfort or eco mode, driving can be described as soft. The only small irregularities that can occur are simple crate movements that remain under control. Driving becomes firmer when the chosen mode is dynamic. This concerns the suspension, but also the steering, while the response to the accelerator is more assertive and the gearbox more responsive. These performances also testify to the sporting side of the vehicle.
Efficiency and safety are essential. Thus, it is possible to pass quickly and without risk around bends. In the case of the 35 TDI engine, better known under the name of 150 hp 2.0 TDI, it is also a question of innovation, since it has gained 20 Nm of torque and now reaches a very good value of 470 Nm. With this very lively, but not brutal engine, the new Audi A3 can reach a top speed of 224 km/h and go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds. In addition, the 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox is particularly pleasant with gears that shift quickly and smoothly. The accelerations are very notable, as are the upturns, the consistency of which speaks for itself. It is also what makes the driver sometimes feel like they are driving a more powerful car than what the technical data indicates.
Finally, the driving position has very good ergonomics. The lever of the S-Tronic gearbox is pleasant to handle and allows quick use. The same goes for the steering wheel, which is just as pleasant to handle. All of these qualities make the new Audi A3 Sportback a vehicle that offers the most pleasant driving. Added to this is the large number of customizable options that allow the driver to build their car according to their preferences.