Having just won the 2014 Car of the Year title in New York, the new Audi A3 is the talk of the town. If you're looking to buy a new car, we found this really long walkaround video for you, which is great if you don't want to book a dealer visit or simply want to know about the A3's features from the comfort of your computer screen and chair.
Three different sedan models have been confirmed so far for the US, the 1.8T, 2.0T and the TDI Clean Diesel. A hatch version of the car is also planned for launch next year. The car in this video is a fully-loaded 2.0T Premium quattro, basically almost the most expensive model you can buy right now.
This almost-30-minute long walkaround review made just as the A3 sedan started hitting dealerships shows you the lesser known features on the car. Admittedly, it does look kind of boring and is a bit small in the back, but it is a premium product. When you press the start button, that nice screen lifts up from the dash, ready to display relevant information about location, radio and the weather. Audi Connect offers you the option of having a WiFi hotspot inside your car, as well as full social media integration. We're not crazy about Facebook in cars, but Google Street View is awesome to have when you need a visual point of reference.
For $32,900 (without destination), you get the 220 horsepower engine and standard quattro all-wheel drive. It comes loaded up with a 6-speed S tronic, leather seats, an MMI infotainment system, a panorama glass sunroof and bi-xenon headlights.
If you want more features, Premium Plus costs another $2,900 and gets you 18" 10-spoke-design Audi wheels, an aluminum interior package, and keyless entry. Premium Prestige costs a whopping $8,800 and brings all of the above plus the S Line body kit, Driver Assistance package, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi MMI navigation plus, Audi Connect, Convenience package and full LED headlights for $8,800.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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