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2020 Audi A3 (4th Generation)
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Supposedly an all new car but it looks like it's a 7,5 jobbie offhand.
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New Audi A3 revealed with styling overhaul and new interior
Volkswagen Golf sibling also promises improved ride comfort and sharper handling, plus a mild-hybrid engine
Audi has revealed the fourth-generation A3 Sportback, with a dramatic overhaul inside and a mild-hybrid powertrain for the first time.
The tried-and-tested styling of Audi’s best-selling model in Europe remains, although the company has tried to make it look sportier to address the absence of a three-door model, which was culled during the previous generation.
Audi’s new A3 has a nearly identical footprint to its predecessor, at 4.34m long and 1.43m high, but is 3cm wider, at 1.82m, giving more elbow and shoulder room for passengers
The engine line-up at launch is a 148bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit (TFSI) and a 2.0-litre diesel (TDI) with 114bhp or 148bhp. Soon after, a 108bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder TFSI will launch alongside the most notable unit: a second version of the 1.5 TFSI with mild-hybrid technology. This will mark the first time the A3 has been offered as a mild hybrid, although a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV) entered production in 2014. Two PHEV variants of the new model will go on sale at a later date.
The mild-hybrid A3 uses a belt-driven starter-alternator to feed a 48V system that can recuperate 16bhp during deceleration and gentle braking. It can also glide with its engine off for up to 40 seconds. There are no official plans to add this tech to other engines in the A3, but powertrain engineer Michael Vogl said that it could be integrated into almost any powertrain.
www.autocar.co.uk
Volkswagen Golf sibling also promises improved ride comfort and sharper handling, plus a mild-hybrid engine
Audi has revealed the fourth-generation A3 Sportback, with a dramatic overhaul inside and a mild-hybrid powertrain for the first time.
The tried-and-tested styling of Audi’s best-selling model in Europe remains, although the company has tried to make it look sportier to address the absence of a three-door model, which was culled during the previous generation.
Audi’s new A3 has a nearly identical footprint to its predecessor, at 4.34m long and 1.43m high, but is 3cm wider, at 1.82m, giving more elbow and shoulder room for passengers
The engine line-up at launch is a 148bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit (TFSI) and a 2.0-litre diesel (TDI) with 114bhp or 148bhp. Soon after, a 108bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder TFSI will launch alongside the most notable unit: a second version of the 1.5 TFSI with mild-hybrid technology. This will mark the first time the A3 has been offered as a mild hybrid, although a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV) entered production in 2014. Two PHEV variants of the new model will go on sale at a later date.
The mild-hybrid A3 uses a belt-driven starter-alternator to feed a 48V system that can recuperate 16bhp during deceleration and gentle braking. It can also glide with its engine off for up to 40 seconds. There are no official plans to add this tech to other engines in the A3, but powertrain engineer Michael Vogl said that it could be integrated into almost any powertrain.
New Audi A3 Sportback and saloon go on sale from £22,410 | Autocar
Volkswagen Golf sibling promises improved ride comfort and sharper handling, plus a mild-hybrid engine
www.autocar.co.uk
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi established the premium compact class segment with the A3 in 1996. The fourth generation of the success model is now being introduced on the market - sporty, digitalized and fully connected. Beneath the progressive design of the body of the new Audi A3 Sportback lie many innovations from the full-size class, for example the infotainment, suspension, and driver assist systems.
Distinctive: design and lighting
The new Audi A3 Sportback features compact proportions and a sporty design. The wide Singleframe and large air inlets at the front end accentuate the dynamic character of the premium compact car. The shoulder of the body extends in a smooth line from the headlights to the rear lights. The surface below is curved inward - a new element of Audi's design that puts a stronger emphasis on the wheel arches. The digital daytime running lights of the Matrix LED headlights are a further innovation. They consist of a pixel array made up of LED segments in a three by five arrangement that create special light signatures and make the A3 immediately recognizable. The sporty and sophisticated design is continued in the interior with the new shifter, aluminum or carbon inlays, striking door openers and an instrument panel with a black-panel look. Seat upholstery made of recycled PET bottles and adorned with stylish contrasting stitching are being used for the first time.
Audi established the premium compact class segment with the A3 in 1996. The fourth generation of the success model is now being introduced on the market - sporty, digitalized and fully connected. Beneath the progressive design of the body of the new Audi A3 Sportback lie many innovations from the full-size class, for example the infotainment, suspension, and driver assist systems.
Distinctive: design and lighting
The new Audi A3 Sportback features compact proportions and a sporty design. The wide Singleframe and large air inlets at the front end accentuate the dynamic character of the premium compact car. The shoulder of the body extends in a smooth line from the headlights to the rear lights. The surface below is curved inward - a new element of Audi's design that puts a stronger emphasis on the wheel arches. The digital daytime running lights of the Matrix LED headlights are a further innovation. They consist of a pixel array made up of LED segments in a three by five arrangement that create special light signatures and make the A3 immediately recognizable. The sporty and sophisticated design is continued in the interior with the new shifter, aluminum or carbon inlays, striking door openers and an instrument panel with a black-panel look. Seat upholstery made of recycled PET bottles and adorned with stylish contrasting stitching are being used for the first time.
Audi A3 Sportback (2021)
Audi A3 Sportback has a sporty and taut road stance. The front section is dominated by a wide, hexagonal Singleframe with a honeycomb grille. It accentuates...
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New (fourth-generation) Audi A3 Sportback finally fully unveiled!
The new Audi A3 Sportback has finally been fully revealed, with the fourth-generation model featuring a sharper design inside and out.
The Ingolstadt-based firm says its new A3 Sportback offers “more space and functionality” compared with its predecessor. Measuring 4 340 mm long, the new five-door version has grown by a little more than three centimetres. Interestingly, though, its height of 1 430 mm and wheelbase of 2 640 mm remain unchanged.
www.carmag.co.za
The new Audi A3 Sportback has finally been fully revealed, with the fourth-generation model featuring a sharper design inside and out.
The Ingolstadt-based firm says its new A3 Sportback offers “more space and functionality” compared with its predecessor. Measuring 4 340 mm long, the new five-door version has grown by a little more than three centimetres. Interestingly, though, its height of 1 430 mm and wheelbase of 2 640 mm remain unchanged.
New (fourth-generation) Audi A3 Sportback finally fully unveiled! - CAR Magazine
The new Audi A3 Sportback has finally been fully revealed, with the fourth-generation model featuring a sharper design inside and out. The Ingolstadt-based firm says […]
www.carmag.co.za
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New Audi A3 is Sportback Only
New A3 features a sharper design.
Audi has revealed its new A3, which promises to become the most sophisticated MQB platform car yet.
With this latest A3, the brand has decided to forego its three-door hatchback roots and only produce the new version as a five-door Sportback with a sedan following later in the lifecycle.
Some of the new design features a radical switchblade headlamp shape and intricate LED groupings. The premium hatch is bigger than before but retains the same wheelbase. Bumper-to-bumper the A3 Sportback measures 4.34 m, which is 30 mm longer than its predecessor.
www.cars.co.za
New A3 features a sharper design.
Audi has revealed its new A3, which promises to become the most sophisticated MQB platform car yet.
With this latest A3, the brand has decided to forego its three-door hatchback roots and only produce the new version as a five-door Sportback with a sedan following later in the lifecycle.
Some of the new design features a radical switchblade headlamp shape and intricate LED groupings. The premium hatch is bigger than before but retains the same wheelbase. Bumper-to-bumper the A3 Sportback measures 4.34 m, which is 30 mm longer than its predecessor.
New Audi A3 is Sportback Only
New A3 features a sharper design. Audi has revealed its new A3, which promises to become the most sophisticated MQB platform car yet. With this latest A3, the brand has decided to forego its three-door hatchback roots and only produce the new version as a five-door Sportback with a sedan...
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Fourth-generation Audi A3 debuts with sharper look, connected tech
Audi’s A3 hatchback is entering its fourth-generation with an infusion of connected technology as well as a more striking design.
Measuring 4340mm, the new A3 Sportback is 30mm longer than its predecessor, while the wheelbase and the height remain unchanged.
The A3 makes a more radical shift on the inside, with a bigger and more central infotainment system and Lamborghini-like air vents that protrude above the dash top. What’s most impressive, however, is that the new MMI operating system has ten times more computing power than its predecessor. In addition to a beefed up navigation system with high-resolution Google Earth images, the system offers car-to-infrastructure services (in Europe) that allow the vehicle to communicate with traffic lights and find parking spots. Customers will also be able to lock and unlock the car, as well as start the engine, through their Android phone or Amazon Alexa.
The new A3 Sportback is set to reach South African shores during the second quarter of 2021. The local line-up and prices will be announced closer to the time.
www.iol.co.za
Audi’s A3 hatchback is entering its fourth-generation with an infusion of connected technology as well as a more striking design.
Measuring 4340mm, the new A3 Sportback is 30mm longer than its predecessor, while the wheelbase and the height remain unchanged.
The A3 makes a more radical shift on the inside, with a bigger and more central infotainment system and Lamborghini-like air vents that protrude above the dash top. What’s most impressive, however, is that the new MMI operating system has ten times more computing power than its predecessor. In addition to a beefed up navigation system with high-resolution Google Earth images, the system offers car-to-infrastructure services (in Europe) that allow the vehicle to communicate with traffic lights and find parking spots. Customers will also be able to lock and unlock the car, as well as start the engine, through their Android phone or Amazon Alexa.
The new A3 Sportback is set to reach South African shores during the second quarter of 2021. The local line-up and prices will be announced closer to the time.
Fourth-generation Audi A3 debuts with sharper look, connected tech
Due in South Africa in 2021, the new A3 Sportback is bigger and sleeker, while also sporting a more high-tech cabin.
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Audi says it wanted its new A3 Sportback to look like a hot hatch
The designer responsible for the exterior of the new Audi A3 Sportback says he wanted to imbue the fourth-generation model with “typical hot hatch properties”.
Of course, the actual hot versions are surely on the way, in the form of the S3 Sportback and the flagship RS3 Sportback.
Speaking to Autocar after the reveal of the latest version of Ingolstadt’s midsize hatchback, A3 exterior designer Juan Carlos Huerta Martinez suggested the new model needed to be sportier than its predecessor.
www.carmag.co.za
The designer responsible for the exterior of the new Audi A3 Sportback says he wanted to imbue the fourth-generation model with “typical hot hatch properties”.
Of course, the actual hot versions are surely on the way, in the form of the S3 Sportback and the flagship RS3 Sportback.
Speaking to Autocar after the reveal of the latest version of Ingolstadt’s midsize hatchback, A3 exterior designer Juan Carlos Huerta Martinez suggested the new model needed to be sportier than its predecessor.
Audi says it wanted its new A3 Sportback to look like a hot hatch… - CAR Magazine
The designer responsible for the exterior of the new Audi A3 Sportback says he wanted to imbue the fourth-generation model with “typical hot hatch properties”.... Read more →
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New (fourth-gen) Audi A3 Sportback: production kicks off in Ingolstadt
Audi says production of its new, fourth-generation A3 Sportback has commenced in Ingolstadt.
Since its launch in 1996, the company has delivered more than five million units of the A3 family worldwide
The Ingolstadt factory has built almost 3,8 million examples of the A3, with the nameplate also produced in Brussels from 2007 to 2009. The outgoing A3 Sedan is built in Ingolstadt and Győr, while the A3 Cabriolet is also produced by Audi Hungaria. The A3 Sportback and A3 Sedan additionally roll off the production line at the Chinese Foshan plant, while the A3 Sedan is also put together in Aurangabad in India and São José dos Pinhais in Brazil.
www.carmag.co.za
Audi says production of its new, fourth-generation A3 Sportback has commenced in Ingolstadt.
Since its launch in 1996, the company has delivered more than five million units of the A3 family worldwide
The Ingolstadt factory has built almost 3,8 million examples of the A3, with the nameplate also produced in Brussels from 2007 to 2009. The outgoing A3 Sedan is built in Ingolstadt and Győr, while the A3 Cabriolet is also produced by Audi Hungaria. The A3 Sportback and A3 Sedan additionally roll off the production line at the Chinese Foshan plant, while the A3 Sedan is also put together in Aurangabad in India and São José dos Pinhais in Brazil.
New (fourth-gen) Audi A3 Sportback: production kicks off in Ingolstadt... - CAR Magazine
Audi says production of its new, fourth-generation A3 Sportback has commenced in Ingolstadt. Since its launch in 1996, the company has delivered more than five […]
www.carmag.co.za
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Sorry I don't have R1m to spend on a car.
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2021 Audi A3: SA Details Emerge
Audi A3 South African Arrival
The all-new 4th generation Audi A3 is expected to arrive in South Africa in 2020, with an Audi South Africa spokesperson saying it's currently planned for quarter 2 next year. Excitingly, they also added that the S3 will also plan to launch at that time.
www.cars.co.za
Audi A3 South African Arrival
The all-new 4th generation Audi A3 is expected to arrive in South Africa in 2020, with an Audi South Africa spokesperson saying it's currently planned for quarter 2 next year. Excitingly, they also added that the S3 will also plan to launch at that time.
2021 Audi A3: SA Details Emerge
The Audi A3 made its debut online, thanks to the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show due to COVID-19 outbreak. Here's the expected arrival time of it in SA, plus some news regarding other body styles. The new Audi A3 will be sold as a Sportback shape only, the 2-door body style being...
20212021 Audi A3: SA Details Emerge
Audi A3 South African Arrival
The all-new 4th generation Audi A3 is expected to arrive in South Africa in 2020, with an Audi South Africa spokesperson saying it's currently planned for quarter 2 next year. Excitingly, they also added that the S3 will also plan to launch at that time.
2021 Audi A3: SA Details Emerge
The Audi A3 made its debut online, thanks to the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show due to COVID-19 outbreak. Here's the expected arrival time of it in SA, plus some news regarding other body styles. The new Audi A3 will be sold as a Sportback shape only, the 2-door body style being...
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Spy Shots: 2021 Audi RS3 Sedan
The first prototypes of the all-new Audi RS3 sedan have been spotted on public roads. Here's what we know about the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45's nemesis.
The Audi RS3 is a rival to the Mercedes-AMG A45 S, but in sedan guise, it's fair to compare like-for-like and the CLA 45 S becomes the real opponent. Audi revealed its 4th-generation A3 Sportback and while there's considerable interest in the mainstream consumer models, petrolheads are chomping at the bit for news regarding the S3 and particularly, the fearsome RS3.
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The first prototypes of the all-new Audi RS3 sedan have been spotted on public roads. Here's what we know about the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45's nemesis.
The Audi RS3 is a rival to the Mercedes-AMG A45 S, but in sedan guise, it's fair to compare like-for-like and the CLA 45 S becomes the real opponent. Audi revealed its 4th-generation A3 Sportback and while there's considerable interest in the mainstream consumer models, petrolheads are chomping at the bit for news regarding the S3 and particularly, the fearsome RS3.
Spy Shots: 2021 Audi RS3 Sedan (Updated)
The first prototypes of the all-new Audi RS3 sedan have been spotted on public roads. Here's what we know so far about the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45's nemesis. Picture credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien. We have paid for these photos and at the photographer's request, have watermarked them. Updated: Chasing...
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Wait, what? New Audi A3 Sportback rendered in ‘base-spec’ form
We suspect we’ll be seeing some pretty bizarre renders over the next little while (as country after country goes into lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak), starting with this “base-spec” version of the new Audi A3 Sportback.
The handiwork of X-Tomi Design, the render shows what a stripped-out, budgeting-beating version of Ingolstadt’s fourth-generation A3 might look like.
www.carmag.co.za
Wait, what? New Audi A3 Sportback rendered in ‘base-spec’ form
We suspect we’ll be seeing some pretty bizarre renders over the next little while (as country after country goes into lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak), starting with this “base-spec” version of the new Audi A3 Sportback.
The handiwork of X-Tomi Design, the render shows what a stripped-out, budgeting-beating version of Ingolstadt’s fourth-generation A3 might look like.
Wait, what? New Audi A3 Sportback rendered in ‘base-spec’ form... - CAR Magazine
We suspect we’ll be seeing some pretty bizarre renders over the next little while (as country after country goes into lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak),... Read more →
www.carmag.co.za