Some car companies want to transform their top offerings regularly, offering shiny new designs and completely different looks. They expect that these changes will keep their customer base attention in the long run.
Other car companies demonstrate full confidence in their well-designed and reliable vehicles. Like good engineers, they don't fix what isn't broken. Instead, they strive to improve on every detail. Audi falls into the latter category. Their A3 represents a strong effort to not only stay in the top tier of saloons but also to forge their way to the top.
The A3 offers a selection of five engine types. Two kinds of petrols - a 1.4 litre and 2.0 litre, as well as three diesel configurations.
These come in one 1.6-litre and two different 2.0-litre types. Each engine, no matter the power, delivers outstanding performance. Even the least powerful, a 108 bhp1.6-litre, is impressive. Let's have a look at three variations:
Although it has a more understated exterior than many similar cars coming from Germany and the United States, the A3 does not merely keep up with trends - it sets them. The Sport has 17" x 7.5J '5-arm' design alloy wheels, Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, SD Card Satellite Navigation, cruise control and surprisingly comfortable sports-style front seats.
If attention to detail is something you notice, you'll notice the S-Line. In addition to the Sport, the S Line benefits from 18" x 7.5J '5-parallel-spoke' design partly polished alloy wheels, LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, S-Line exterior styling and an eye-catching 3-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel.
If you decide that nothing but the best will do, the Black Edition is the one for you. There's no tiny detail of this magnificent car that hasn't been enhanced in every way. Trim highlights include 18" '5-arm trapezoid' design Audi Sport alloy wheels, black Styling PackPrivacy glass and the unbeatable Audi Sound System
Drivers with an eye for design appreciate the angular appearance, LED xenon headlights that turn on automatically and disciplined exterior proportions.
Like all newer Audi models, the Audi A3 has iconic tail lights. Hugely recognisable, they run in a dotted line toward the direction in which the car turns.
The A3 also handles capably. Although it offers multiple options, many drivers find the standard suspension superior. Choose from three modes, dynamic, comfort and economy, that accurately describe the power and 'ride'.
According to Top Gear, the A3 offers an absolutely gorgeous interior with a top-level, class-defining fit and finish. New features in the interior include onboard internet and a navigation system that recognises individual fingertips. While the Sport version has a wide range of useful gadgets, the S line takes the selection even further.
You know you're going to travel safely in an Audi. The Audi A3 Saloon was awarded five stars for crash safety by Euro NCAP. Driver, passenger-side body, head and knee airbags are all standard. The car has front seat belt pre-tensioners and an adaptive brake light that flashes during an emergency stop to warn cars behind.
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