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Hi Guys,
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Mr F
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New A3 3-door price and specification
15 May 12
New A3 3-door price and specification
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Pricing and specification information for the new Audi A3 three-door is now available.
The new A3 offers a much higher level of standard specification than the outgoing model. The range has also been rationalised, with the total number of model lines and engines reduced.
When all engines in the range have been launched, the total number of A3 three-door derivatives will be reduced from the 76 current to just 42.
The new A3 range will start from SE trim level, with linear upgrades to Sport and to S line:
Improved standard equipment
Although the number of model trim lines has been reduced, the levels of equipment in each trim line have been increased significantly compared to the equivalent trims on the outgoing A3:
Additional equipment on new A3 trim lines compared to the same trim line on the outgoing A3:
SE Sport S line
MMI radio with MMI control panel
5.8-inch electrically folding, slimline colour display screen
Bluetooth interface
Audi Music Interface
Preparation for SD card based navigation retro-fit
Voice control system
Space saver spare wheel
Colour Driver’s Information System
Aluminium window frame trims
Audi Drive Select
Aluminium interior elements on the vents, glove compartment, mirror adjustment switches, window control switches, frame around the inside door handle, coin box and control buttons for the parking brake
Xenon Plus headlights with LED daytime running light strips and rear LED taillights
Storage and luggage compartment package
Choice of suspension
The new A3 offers customers suspension options that were not available on the outgoing model. Details are below. The suspension fitted as standard is shown in red:
The SE, Sport and S line trim lines will be available with the following standard equipment highlights (for a full specification list, see the price and specification guide, due to be published on Desktop on 31 May, before open for ordering):
SE specification
Engine
• Efficiency program in the Driver's Information System (DIS)
• Start-stop system with energy recuperation
• Wheels, tyres and suspension
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Space-saving spare wheel
Audio and communication
• 5.8-inch QVGA colour display screen – electrically extending, slimline design
• MMI radio with MMI control panel
• Audi Music Interface (AMI)
• Bluetooth interface
• Driver's Information System (DIS) with on-board computer
• Preparation for SD card based navigation system
• Voice control system
Seats
• Marathon cloth upholstery
• Split-folding rear seats – 60/40 or all
Exterior equipment
• Exterior wing mirrors – electrically adjustable and heated
• Front fog lights
• Roof spoiler painted in body colour
Interior equipment
• 4-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel with gear shift paddles on S tronic models
• Front centre armrest
• Inlays - micrometallic silver
• Manual air conditioning
Sport specification
For just £1,225, customers can upgrade to the A3 Sport, which will have the following equipment in addition to SE:
Wheels, tyres and suspension
• 17-inch x 7.5J '5-arm design' alloy wheels
• Audi Drive Select
• Sports suspension, lowered by 15mm
Audio and communication
• Colour Driver’s Information System
Seats
• Front Sports seats
• Rallye cloth upholstery
Exterior equipment
• Aluminium window trims
• Chrome exhaust tailpipe trims
Interior equipment
• 3-spoke leather sports multi-function steering wheel
• Aluminium door sill trims
• Aluminium interior elements – on the vents, glove compartment, mirror adjustment switches, window control switches, frame around the inside door handle, coin box, control buttons for the parking brake and the hold assist button
• Dual-zone electronic climate control
• Inlays – aluminium mistral silver
S line trim specification
For an upgrade cost of £2,150 the A3 S line will have the following equipment in addition to Sport:
Wheels, tyres and suspension
18-inch x 7.5J '5-parallel-spoke design' partly polished alloy wheels
Seats
• Biathlon cloth/leather upholstery with S line embossing
Exterior equipment
• S line design body styling comprising:
• S line front bumper
• S line rear diffuser with Platinum grey insert
• S line side sills
• S line roof spoiler
• Xenon Plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
Interior equipment
• Door sill trims with S line logo
• Matt brushed aluminium inlays
• S line 3-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel
• Storage and luggage compartment package
Model pricing
SE
Engines Power Transmission Basic RRP Total RRP
(inc VAT) Recommended OTR
1.4TFSI 122PS 6-speed manual £15,466.67 £18,560.00 £19,205.00
1.6TDI 105PS 6-speed manual £16,258.33 £19,510.00 £20,155.00
2.0TDI 150PS 6-speed manual £17,383.33 £20,860.00 £21,505.00
Sport (+£1,225 in addition to SE)
Engines Power Transmission Basic RRP Total RRP
(inc VAT) Recommended OTR
1.4TFSI 122PS 6-speed manual £16,487.50 £19,785.00 £20,430.00
1.8TFSI 180PS 7-speed S tronic £19,804.17 £23,765.00 £24,410.00
1.6TDI 105PS 6-speed manual £17,279.17 £20,735.00 £21,380.00
2.0TDI 150PS 6-speed manual £18,404.17 £22,085.00 £22,730.00
S line (+£2,150 in addition to Sport)
Engines Power Transmission Basic RRP Total RRP
(inc VAT) Recommended OTR
1.4TFSI 122PS 6-speed manual £18,279.17 £21,935.00 £22,580.00
1.8TFSI 180PS 7-speed S tronic £21,595.83 £25,915.00 £26,560.00
1.6TDI 105PS 6-speed manual £19,070.83 £22,885.00 £23,530.00
2.0TDI 150PS 6-speed manual £20,195.83 £24,235.00 £24,880.00
Key technical data
Engine
1.4TFSI 1.8TFSI 2.0TDI
Power 122PS 180PS 150PS
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed
S tronic 6-speed manual
CO2, g/km 120 130 106
Combined fuel consumption, mpg 54.3 50.4 68.9
0-62mph, seconds 9.3 7.2 8.6
Top speed, mph 126 144 134
Unladen weight, kg 1,175 1,250 1,280
Luggage compartment capacity, litres 365 365 365
Option pricing
Option pricing will be available in the price and specification guide, which will be available soon.
1.6TDI
Start of production for the 1.6TDI is later than the rest of the range, and will begin in September. Final technical data has therefore not yet been released by the factory but is due to be confirmed soon. We will open this engine for ordering as soon as technical data is confirmed.
Further engines and transmissions will be available for the new A3 and these will be announced over the coming months.
International press launch
Audi AG will be taking key UK journalists to test left-hand drive new A3s on 15 and 16 May. Following the press launch event we will see first drive reports and media coverage in print and online so please be prepared to receive a spike of enquiries from prospective customers.
Key launch timings*
International press launch: 15/16 May 2012
Price and specification guide: 31 May 2012
Open for ordering: 31 May 2012
Start of customer order production: 13 August 2012
Centre on sale date and first registrations: 8 September 2012
Please note that current A3 3 door and Sportback are still available to order.
* All timings are provisional and could be subject to change. Any changes will be communicated via Desktop
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I take it your fancying and Audi then Mr F?
I do like the A3's but I'm not such a lover of them in a five door.
A shame the 2.0TDI only seems to come manual at the moment. I wonder what that engine will map to?