With the launch of the A3 Sedan this spring, Audi is entering the world's largest market segment, the class of compact sedans. It was also reiterated that the car will make its 'official' world debut at the Shanghai Motor Show next month, and will not be on sale in this country until the 2015 model year. The A3 engines that will be headed to the US are the 2.0-liter TDI, 1.8-liter TFSI and the 2.0-liter TFSI. We were able to confirm a few more facts with Audi representatives this evening. In the meantime, have a full look at our gallery of A3 images and take a moment to scan the official Audi press release, We'll follow up when we know if that's forever, or just at launch. As of this writing, the expected powertrain lineup for North America is still unknown.Įuropean customers will have their choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed S tronic dual clutch setup, though we're told that there will be no manual option for US customers. 0-62 mile per hour times will range from 7.3 seconds for the 1.8 TFSI, to 8.7 for the TDI.

Theĭiesel motor is expected to return roughly 57 miles per gallon on the combined European cycle, the 1.4 and 1.8 engines will offer 50 mpg and 42 mpg, respectively.

All three mills are of the four-cylinder variety, with a 2.0-liter TDI offering 150-horsepower and 236-pound-feet of torque, a 1.4-liter, 140-hp and 184-lb-ft TFSI, and a 1.8-liter, 180-hp and 184-lf-ft TFSI. The A3 will launch in Europe before it comes Stateside, and will offer a three-engine lineup when it does. Cloth seats, two kinds of leather and Alacantara all find themselves among the options, as well. Interior colorways fall into the black, brown, gray or beige variety, and two-tone packages are also in the mix. Inside, the A3 now offers a driver information display that uses 3D graphics, a revised MMI system (still operable via a column-mounted knob or steering wheel controls), the choice of three different steering wheels (depending on function), optional sport seating and a whole lot more. The A3 Sedan will be vying for attention in the luxury market's newly hot compact segment. Wheels will range from 16-inches to 18-inches, we're told, which will also help to cement the sporty look and premium placement of the small sedan. The A3 will have the option of full LED headlamps, of course, carrying on Audi's now famous positioning in the world of recognizable lighting. Of course, the German automaker will be the first to tell you that this new A3 is more than up to the challenge.Īudi's typically high-level of design is in effect here, with sheet metal that is attractive without looking like a clone of the largerĪ4.

The newly mintedĪ3 faces immediate challenge from box-fresh small premium sedans like the Audi is bringing some excitement to this year'sĢ014 A3 Sedan that will shortly be vying for attention in the luxury market's newly hot compact segment.

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