Should you be on the lookout for a quality luxury sedan, Audi’s latest A3 Sedan is a magnificently rewarding drive. The A3 offers the driver a well sorted chassis that’s capable of pushing on, and the cabin is definitely one of the nicest in its class. Top end models provide the owner with all of the latest luxury and infotainment features, and that means you’ll enjoy Audi’s amazing virtual cockpit digital display. There is a range of engines, all of which are sprightly, but, there are even some potent performers in the line-up.
I have a soft spot for compact sedans, and with the new A3’s elegant detailing and chunky lines I was quick to fall for the car’s good looks and sporty flavouring. Boasting a sharp, signature singleframe grille at the front that sets off available full LED headlights you have a really nice front that is hugely distinctive. Run around to the back and the tight lines flow down over the A3’s haunches to a very tidy set of taillight clusters. The boot lip gives a sporty edge to the sedan’s design, add to that a set of gorgeous alloys and a low-slung front air dam with driving lights and you have yourself a really hot looker that isn’t as gaudy as a Corolla or Civic but superbly polished all the same.
Enter the 2019 Audi A3 Sedan interior and things are familiar. There is no cost cutting treatment in any new Audi, and with the latest A3 models there is all the luxury materials, fine trimmings and excellent build quality that stands above the competition. The standard panoramic sunroof offers a virtually unobstructed overhead view, and then it floods the cabin beautifully with natural light. When you want protection from the sun’s rays, a manual sunshade does the trick. The interior of the 2019 A3 Sedan features a top-end Audi virtual cockpit, with customizable information and display features. New MMI Navigation technology shows the way ahead plus there is an intuitive, fully digital display for the navigation system.
Other niceties include a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, split folding rear seatbacks for added sedan practicality. Standard on the 2019 Audi A3 Sedan is luxurious leather seating for that ever-loved premium feel. Additionally, the 12-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment for the driver keeps comfort right at the forefront.
Key safety features in your new Audi A3 Sedan are Audi pre sense basic which is standard on the A3 Sedan, and can aid during emergencies by beginning to close the side windows and sunroof and by tightening the front safety belts. Additionally, Audi pre sense front — standard on all trims — helps prepare for a front-end collision. When a hazard is detected, visual and acoustic warnings are enabled, and the brake system is pre-charged. The available Audi side assist with rear cross traffic assist helps the driver be more aware of their surroundings. Audi side assist uses LED lighting to alert the driver when a vehicle is in your blind spot, while rear cross traffic assist uses rear sensors to help scan the area behind the vehicle and at the rear sides of the vehicle.
As mentioned above, the 2019 Audi A3 offers responsive, efficient engines across the range. A variety of turbocharged (TFSI) engines deliver exceptional performance and efficiency, so kicking the ball off is the 35 TFSI S tronic which uses a 1.4-litre petrol with 110 kW and 250 Nm. You’ll be pleased to note that the base model still has the goods to scamper through the 0-100 km/h dash in a little over eight seconds.
The 40 TFSI sport S tronic A3 Sedan uses a turbo-charged 2.0-litre motor to run through the competition with ease. Packing 140 kW and 320 Nm of torque, this model does the same dash in less than seven seconds. The 40 TFSI quattro sport S tronic boasts the same 2.0-litre engine with the same power output but the quattro driveline which helps knock a few tenths of a second of the 0-100 sprint. Audi’s quattro AWD delivers superb handling and traction, while enhancing stability on wet or low grip surfaces. The distribution of power from the front to rear is adjusted automatically, within a fraction of a second, to suit changes in surface conditions. So this top-of-the-line A3 Sedan model is a quick drive.
If you want quicker, then take a look at the latest 213 kW Audi S3 Sedan. Not only does it carry an even sportier exterior, but the internals are sensational. The 2019 Audi S3 Sedan packs a powerful punch, sprinting from 0-100 km/h in only 4.8 seconds. This is why quattro AWD is the perfect complement to the car’s potent 2.0 TFSI turbocharged engine. Superior traction to all four wheels enables rapid acceleration and outstanding dynamics. The S3 leaves you smiling all over with its safer, more enjoyable performance drive.
It might be one of the smallest sedans that Audi offers, but the new Audi A3 Sedan is as much at home out on the open road as it is running city errands. All the underpinnings point towards a sedan made for road trips. In addition to performance, the engine’s cleverness also can help optimize fuel economy. The A3 Sedan optimizes each ride, whether you’re cruising on the highway or driving stop-and-go in the city you will be impressed.
The latest Audi A3 Sedan is made for road trips. In addition to performance, the engine’s resourcefulness also can help optimize fuel economy. This is a small sedan that optimizes each ride, whether you’re cruising on the highway or driving stop-and-go in the city. Equivalent Hatchback A3 models are available too, and even a cabriolet for an even more stylish way of travelling.
The Audi A3 is a brand that takes on the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Lexus and Volvo V40 equivalents. One of the A3’s biggest strengths is its simple, classy, high-quality interior and ergonomics that comes in a variety of trim levels. But also the sensational engines keep the fun factor up to the max.
The 2019 Audi A3 Sedan models include the:
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