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Audi’s new-generation small-car range will arrive within months, with two engine options, plenty of standard equipment, and higher prices.
Items shared between the A3 and S3 are likely to include a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and digital radio, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, wireless smartphone charging, and keyless entry.
Available safety systems, either fitted as standard or as an option, will include autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection (and support for intersections), adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-following assist, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and semi-automated parking.
The S3 is set to be fitted as standard with matrix LED headlights, 19-inch Audi Sport wheels, adaptive dampers, electric sports seats with four-way driver lumbar, nappa leather upholstery, a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, metallic paint, and multi-colour interior lighting.
Pricing for the A3 is yet to be confirmed, though an increase over equivalent versions of the outgoing range – priced from $40,700 before on-road costs for the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (non-S Line), to $54,500 before on-road costs for the A3 40 TFSI S Line sedan. The price-leader $36,600 before on-roads A3 Sportback 30 TFSI won’t receive a replacement.
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