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The A3, which has been sold in Europe since 1996, was adapted for the U.S. market in 2005. Audi sells the A3 as "the first four-door car with the sportiness of a TT coupe."
The base engine is a smooth 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 200 hp and 207 ft-lb of torque, and is available with front-wheel drive. The 2.0T comes standard with a precise 6-speed manual gearbox that has light and easy clutch action. Audi's S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission, based on technology pioneered in their Le Mans-winning race cars, is optional. The S-tronic shifts either automatically or with the pull of a steering column-mounted paddle, and it always has the next gear ready for quick engagement.
On the A3 S-Line, the throaty 250-hp, narrow-angle 3.2L V6 is paired with the S-tronic and quattro, Audi's tried and true all-wheel-drive system.
Audi has done an outstanding job with its subtle updates to the exterior and interior of the A3, with an attractive, completely revised front end and an upgraded interior appearance. All body panels have tight seams and appealing lines, and the interior materials are all top notch.
The A3 is well equipped with standard items, including 17-inch alloy wheels, hill hold assist, leather seating, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, power windows, locks, and mirrors, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, and more.
Options include a power sunroof, rear side airbags, a navigation system with a glovebox-mounted 6-CD changer, heated seats and mirrors, and two Sport Packages offering sport seats, sport suspension, larger wheels and tires, and Audi's Magnetic Ride Control adjustable suspension.
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