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Audi a3 2011
New Audi A3, like its predecessor in three body variants: a three-door, five-door Sportback and Cabrio. You could also add a coupe. The future of the Audi A3 will be the platform for the Volkswagen Golf VI, but to help design a marketing company in less than his brother. Impression that the image that we have the Audi A3 coupe-like profile of a machine line meekrijgen much more sporty and elegant to do. Since we have only the Audi design is an evolution rather than revolution. Single image is hexagonal lattice and the information is more clear cut. Mirrors are much leaner and more angular in shape, while the window frames are accented with chrome.
Under the hood of the future Audi A3 engine range to publish a complete understanding. The gasoline is the 1.2 TFSI 105 hp with the sliding, there is also a 1.4 TFSI (125 hp) 1.8 TFSI (160 hp) 2.0 TFSI (211 hp or 272 hp S3) and, possibly, 2.5 and five - online with the TT-RS RS3 340 HP for the future. The diesel range will be very large: if there is the 1.6 TDI with 105 hp or 90 starters and a maximum of three variants of power is limited to the 2.0 TDI with 140 hp, 170 or 204. The latter offers a maximum torque of 420 Nm Audi driving is a technique in terms of the electronic differential lock ESP system (XDS) available for the new Audi A3, which should improve traction and handling and is very Alfa Romeo Q2 similar to the system
Luxury-branded hatchbacks -- they're the next big thing, trust us. They're really popular in Europe, and what's big across the pond inevitably ends up being the best thing since sliced baguette over here. Take the beret and the musical stylings of Robbie Williams, for instance. Or soccer. See, a luxury hatchback like the 2011 Audi A3 is bound to take off at any minute.
Or not. Actually, if past history is any indicator, we doubt Americans will be embracing the luxury hatchback anytime soon. But if you're more of a Continental sort who realizes the whole hatchback stigma thing is a bit silly, the 2011 A3 is an intriguing choice for an entry-level luxury car. Unlike any other car in its price range, it offers a combination of a lot of utility, a well-made interior, a refined driving experience and an available turbodiesel engine.
Of course, diesel engines are about as popular with Americans as hatchbacks are. Grandpa's oil-burning '82 Oldsmobile saw to that. However, the TDI engine found in the A3 features clean-diesel technology that makes its emissions just as clean as if it ran on gasoline -- in other words, no crud out the tailpipe. It's also relatively quiet and provides punchy acceleration around town. But most importantly, the TDI can achieve 34 mpg in combined driving. That's better than a Toyota Camry Hybrid. If going for the green-handled nozzle at the Shell station is just too different, the A3's gasoline-powered turbo-4 is plenty appealing as well.
There aren't many luxury cars left that can be had for about $30,000, let alone hatchback models. Certainly, the A3 has a definite utility advantage against regular entry-level luxury sedans like the Acura TSX and Volvo S40 as well as the Lexus HS 250h luxury hybrid. However, compared to some other mainstream hatchbacks, the A3 is a bit shaky in terms of value given its heftier price and lesser feature content. The cheaper Volkswagen GTI, in particular, has the A3's engine and equivalent interior quality, as does the VW Golf TDI. And if you can live without the extra set of doors, the Mini Cooper S and Volvo C30 are worth a look as well.
So luxury-branded hatchbacks like the 2011 Audi A3 may not actually be the next big thing in this country. But they do make some practical sense Trust us.
The 2012 Audi A3 ranks 4 out of 10 Upscale Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 107 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A3, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Audi A3 is one of the more practical cars in the class, but still manages to be fun to drive.
If you want a car that seems to be able to do it all: race down back roads, not lose its grip in snowy weather, handle plenty of cargo and get good fuel economy, reviewers say you should have the 2012 Audi A3 on your list. Though some reviewers comment that the A3 is getting a little dated, other reviewers say Audi shouldn’t mess with a winning package that includes a premium hatchback with great performance, a practical cargo capacity and available diesel engine that can get up to 42 mpg on the highway.
Of course, the A3 won’t work for every upscale small car buyer. Passenger space is cramped, which makes the A3 a better choice for a couple or single person than a family. It’s also pricey for the class, and gets pretty expensive when you go for options like all-wheel drive, the diesel engine or navigation. Also, you can’t get the two performance features that reviewers like best – all-wheel drive and a diesel engine – together. The A3 offers a lot, but it requires its fair share of sacrifices.
That said, in a sea of small sedans focused only on performance, reviewers say the A3 is a refreshing dose of practicality that can still hang with the pack when the road gets twisty.
The 2011 Audi A3 is a four-door hatchback offered in two trims: Premium and Premium Plus. Standard equipment on the Premium includes 17-inch wheels, foglights, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery and a 10-speaker sound system with CD player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The Bluetooth Value package adds an eight-way power driver seat (includes four-way lumbar adjustment), a multifunction steering wheel and Bluetooth.
The Premium Plus comes standard with the Bluetooth Value package and adds different wheels, xenon headlights, LED running lights, steering wheel shift paddles (with automatic transmission) and aluminum interior trim. The Audi Navigation System Plus package adds a navigation system, a dash-mounted Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) and the choice of either a six-CD changer or an iPod interface. The Convenience package adds automatic headlights, automatic wipers, rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a Bose premium sound system.
Optional on both cars is the Cold Weather package, which adds heated front seats, heated mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzles. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, rear side airbags and a Sport package that includes 18-inch wheels, summer tires, sport-tuned suspension and sport seats. The Titanium Sport package available on the Premium Plus adds special exterior and interior trim to the Sport package.
As with the other cars in the Audi lineup, the 2011 A3's cabin is understated in design, with high-quality materials and craftsmanship throughout. There are a few more hard plastic pieces than you might expect, but they are well-textured to blend in seamlessly. Metallic vent surrounds and knobs further add to the A3's upscale look and feel, as does most of the switchgear.
The A3's cabin isn't without a few minor faults, though. The optional navigation system brings with it Audi's MMI electronics controller, which in the A3 is located on the dash rather than in its traditional easier-to-reach location on the center console. You'll want to just touch the screen to control it, but you'll have to use the knob and its surrounding buttons instead. Also, the driver seat may not have enough travel for shorter folks, while the rear seat is cramped for taller ones.
Luggage space is ample for large suitcases and golf bags, with a rear-seats-up capacity of almost 20 cubic feet. The 60/40-split rear seats fold down (but not flat) and expand the space to 39 cubes for bulkier cargo. There's also a center armrest pass-through that can accommodate longer items while still carrying passengers back there.
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Audi a3 2011
New Audi A3, like its predecessor in three body variants: a three-door, five-door Sportback and Cabrio. You could also add a coupe. The future of the Audi A3 will be the platform for the Volkswagen Golf VI, but to help design a marketing company in less than his brother. Impression that the image that we have the Audi A3 coupe-like profile of a machine line meekrijgen much more sporty and elegant to do. Since we have only the Audi design is an evolution rather than revolution. Single image is hexagonal lattice and the information is more clear cut. Mirrors are much leaner and more angular in shape, while the window frames are accented with chrome.
Under the hood of the future Audi A3 engine range to publish a complete understanding. The gasoline is the 1.2 TFSI 105 hp with the sliding, there is also a 1.4 TFSI (125 hp) 1.8 TFSI (160 hp) 2.0 TFSI (211 hp or 272 hp S3) and, possibly, 2.5 and five - online with the TT-RS RS3 340 HP for the future. The diesel range will be very large: if there is the 1.6 TDI with 105 hp or 90 starters and a maximum of three variants of power is limited to the 2.0 TDI with 140 hp, 170 or 204. The latter offers a maximum torque of 420 Nm Audi driving is a technique in terms of the electronic differential lock ESP system (XDS) available for the new Audi A3, which should improve traction and handling and is very Alfa Romeo Q2 similar to the system
Luxury-branded hatchbacks -- they're the next big thing, trust us. They're really popular in Europe, and what's big across the pond inevitably ends up being the best thing since sliced baguette over here. Take the beret and the musical stylings of Robbie Williams, for instance. Or soccer. See, a luxury hatchback like the 2011 Audi A3 is bound to take off at any minute.
Or not. Actually, if past history is any indicator, we doubt Americans will be embracing the luxury hatchback anytime soon. But if you're more of a Continental sort who realizes the whole hatchback stigma thing is a bit silly, the 2011 A3 is an intriguing choice for an entry-level luxury car. Unlike any other car in its price range, it offers a combination of a lot of utility, a well-made interior, a refined driving experience and an available turbodiesel engine.
Of course, diesel engines are about as popular with Americans as hatchbacks are. Grandpa's oil-burning '82 Oldsmobile saw to that. However, the TDI engine found in the A3 features clean-diesel technology that makes its emissions just as clean as if it ran on gasoline -- in other words, no crud out the tailpipe. It's also relatively quiet and provides punchy acceleration around town. But most importantly, the TDI can achieve 34 mpg in combined driving. That's better than a Toyota Camry Hybrid. If going for the green-handled nozzle at the Shell station is just too different, the A3's gasoline-powered turbo-4 is plenty appealing as well.
There aren't many luxury cars left that can be had for about $30,000, let alone hatchback models. Certainly, the A3 has a definite utility advantage against regular entry-level luxury sedans like the Acura TSX and Volvo S40 as well as the Lexus HS 250h luxury hybrid. However, compared to some other mainstream hatchbacks, the A3 is a bit shaky in terms of value given its heftier price and lesser feature content. The cheaper Volkswagen GTI, in particular, has the A3's engine and equivalent interior quality, as does the VW Golf TDI. And if you can live without the extra set of doors, the Mini Cooper S and Volvo C30 are worth a look as well.
So luxury-branded hatchbacks like the 2011 Audi A3 may not actually be the next big thing in this country. But they do make some practical sense Trust us.
The 2012 Audi A3 ranks 4 out of 10 Upscale Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 107 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A3, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Audi A3 is one of the more practical cars in the class, but still manages to be fun to drive.
If you want a car that seems to be able to do it all: race down back roads, not lose its grip in snowy weather, handle plenty of cargo and get good fuel economy, reviewers say you should have the 2012 Audi A3 on your list. Though some reviewers comment that the A3 is getting a little dated, other reviewers say Audi shouldn’t mess with a winning package that includes a premium hatchback with great performance, a practical cargo capacity and available diesel engine that can get up to 42 mpg on the highway.
Of course, the A3 won’t work for every upscale small car buyer. Passenger space is cramped, which makes the A3 a better choice for a couple or single person than a family. It’s also pricey for the class, and gets pretty expensive when you go for options like all-wheel drive, the diesel engine or navigation. Also, you can’t get the two performance features that reviewers like best – all-wheel drive and a diesel engine – together. The A3 offers a lot, but it requires its fair share of sacrifices.
That said, in a sea of small sedans focused only on performance, reviewers say the A3 is a refreshing dose of practicality that can still hang with the pack when the road gets twisty.
The 2011 Audi A3 is a four-door hatchback offered in two trims: Premium and Premium Plus. Standard equipment on the Premium includes 17-inch wheels, foglights, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery and a 10-speaker sound system with CD player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The Bluetooth Value package adds an eight-way power driver seat (includes four-way lumbar adjustment), a multifunction steering wheel and Bluetooth.
The Premium Plus comes standard with the Bluetooth Value package and adds different wheels, xenon headlights, LED running lights, steering wheel shift paddles (with automatic transmission) and aluminum interior trim. The Audi Navigation System Plus package adds a navigation system, a dash-mounted Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) and the choice of either a six-CD changer or an iPod interface. The Convenience package adds automatic headlights, automatic wipers, rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a Bose premium sound system.
Optional on both cars is the Cold Weather package, which adds heated front seats, heated mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzles. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, rear side airbags and a Sport package that includes 18-inch wheels, summer tires, sport-tuned suspension and sport seats. The Titanium Sport package available on the Premium Plus adds special exterior and interior trim to the Sport package.
As with the other cars in the Audi lineup, the 2011 A3's cabin is understated in design, with high-quality materials and craftsmanship throughout. There are a few more hard plastic pieces than you might expect, but they are well-textured to blend in seamlessly. Metallic vent surrounds and knobs further add to the A3's upscale look and feel, as does most of the switchgear.
The A3's cabin isn't without a few minor faults, though. The optional navigation system brings with it Audi's MMI electronics controller, which in the A3 is located on the dash rather than in its traditional easier-to-reach location on the center console. You'll want to just touch the screen to control it, but you'll have to use the knob and its surrounding buttons instead. Also, the driver seat may not have enough travel for shorter folks, while the rear seat is cramped for taller ones.
Luggage space is ample for large suitcases and golf bags, with a rear-seats-up capacity of almost 20 cubic feet. The 60/40-split rear seats fold down (but not flat) and expand the space to 39 cubes for bulkier cargo. There's also a center armrest pass-through that can accommodate longer items while still carrying passengers back there.
Audi a3 2011
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