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Audi has revealed a brand new generation of the A3 hatchback as a 3-door in Geneva today, and while at first glance they haven’t changed much when ti comes to the looks, it’s actually quite a revolution in the segment.
The A3 has some really cool big-boy features, like Internet connectivity, a new infotainment system that’s the highlight of the interior and most importantly full LED headlights, which are quite something to behold.
Th car that made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show offers the same sort of proportions as the old A3, but the chassis has been lightened by a significant margin, as the 1.4 TFSI version tips the scales at 1,175 kg (2,590 lb), which is 80 kg (176.37 lb) under the old car
The engine range will be limited to just two petrols and two diesels at launch, which takes place later this year. The base 1.4 TFSI offers 1.4 TFSI produces 120hp (122PS) and 200Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of torque, which is enough for a standard sprint in 9.3 seconds, a top speed of 203 km/h (126 mph) and fuel consumption of 5.2 liters/100 km.
That’s impressive economy, but not as impressive as the 2.0-liter TDI that does 4.1 l/100km and emits 106 g/ km of CO2, while also sprinting to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds. There’s also a 1.6-litre TDI unit capable of returning 3.8-litres per 100 Km and emissions of only 99 g/km of CO2.
Prices are said to start at EUR21,600 in Germany, with orders starting this spring.
Th car that made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show offers the same sort of proportions as the old A3, but the chassis has been lightened by a significant margin, as the 1.4 TFSI version tips the scales at 1,175 kg (2,590 lb), which is 80 kg (176.37 lb) under the old car
The engine range will be limited to just two petrols and two diesels at launch, which takes place later this year. The base 1.4 TFSI offers 1.4 TFSI produces 120hp (122PS) and 200Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of torque, which is enough for a standard sprint in 9.3 seconds, a top speed of 203 km/h (126 mph) and fuel consumption of 5.2 liters/100 km.
That’s impressive economy, but not as impressive as the 2.0-liter TDI that does 4.1 l/100km and emits 106 g/ km of CO2, while also sprinting to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds. There’s also a 1.6-litre TDI unit capable of returning 3.8-litres per 100 Km and emissions of only 99 g/km of CO2.
Prices are said to start at EUR21,600 in Germany, with orders starting this spring.
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