Hatchback Audi A3. 3rd generation restyling 2016
The Audi A3 is a compact C-class car from the German automobile manufacturer Audi AG, which is part of the Volkswagen Group. It’s manufactured since 1996. Today, in the Israeli market, you can buy the third generation of the Audi A3, which underwent restyling in 2016, as well as the fourth generation of the 2020 model year in Cabrio, Sedan, and Hatchback 5-doors.
The 5-door 5-seat Hatchback Audi A3 of the 3rd generation in the restyling version of 2016 has dimensions: 4313 mm in length, 1785 mm in width, wheelbase - 2637 mm. The capacity of the luggage compartment is 380 L as a minimum and 1220 L as a maximum.
Interior and exterior
The front part of the Audi A3 Sportback 2016/2017 completely repeats the previous model, and on the side, there are significant differences. The shape of the car due to its longer wheelbase looks squat, dynamic and muscular. In addition, a high window line and a roof harmoniously sloping to the stern can be noted. The rear bodywork of the 2016 Audi A3 has a different luggage compartment door, larger LED taillights, and a relief bumper with striking edges, a diffuser, and two embedded exhaust pipes.
The new 2016 Audi A3 hatchback flaunts a modern design, excellent ergonomics and quality finishing materials. The front seats of Sportback have a comfortable shape, good profile and wide range of adjustments. But the second row of seats is a completely different matter. The wheelbase increased by 34 mm has contributed to a significant increase in the space for rear passengers. Now there is enough overhead space and leg room.
Modifications
The standard version of the new Audi A3 2016/2017 is two TFSI petrol 4-cylinder turbocharged engines. The 1.4-L engine produces 150 hp, there is a front-wheel drive transmission but it is offered with both a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox. The second engine is 2 L and 190 hp. By default, a 7-speed automated manual gearbox and drive wheels of the front axle are provided with it. The quattro 4WD system is available for a surcharge. Depending on the version, the hatchback accelerates to the first 100 km/h in 6.2-8.2 seconds, gains maximum 220-236 km/h and consumes no more than 4.6-5.7 L in the mixed mode.
Basic version
The basic version of the Audi A3 2017/2018 includes 6 airbags, BiXenon headlamps, a multimedia complex, a Start/Stop system, ABS, ESP, air conditioning, 16 inch wheel discs, heated front seats, music, and a lot of other items.
