The new Audi A3
Sportback - Sporty, versatile and progressive
Ingolstadt - Audi
presents the new A3 Sportback. The compact five-door model with the
spacious luggage compartment breaks new ground in terms of vehicle
weight thanks to ultra lightweight construction technology. The engines
are powerful and efficient. The infotainment and driver assistance
systems available in the new A3 Sportback set new standards in the
premium compact segment.
The new Audi A3
Sportback is long and lean. While the length (4,310 millimeters [14.14
ft]), width (1,780 millimeters [5.84 ft]) and height (1,425 millimeters
[4.68 ft]) are only slightly greater than on the previous model, the
wheelbase now measures 2,636 millimeters (8.65 ft), an increase of 58
millimeters (2.28 in). This makes the five-door model 35 millimeters
(1.38 in) longer between the axles than the three-door version.
The design with the three side windows is
taut and concentrated, with every detail precise and expressive. The
distinguishing element at the front of the vehicle is the distinctive,
stone gray single-frame grille with the angled upper corners. The lower
edges of the flat headlights taper off at an angle. Audi offers optional
xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, with LED
headlights to follow somewhat later. Large air intakes up front hint at
the power of the engines. The sharply defined tornado line articulates
the flank below the windows and evokes a powerful shoulder. The dynamic
line above the side sills runs upward toward the rear.
The new Audi A3 Sportback will begin
appearing in German dealerships in February 2013. The 1.2 TFSI will be
available somewhat later for a base price of €22,500. Its sporty,
functional and comfortable character will appeal to a broad public. In
many cases it will be purchased as a second car. The second-largest
target group, however, is single-car households and singles up to the
age of 39, many of them women.
