Audi is among the premier luxury automakers in the world.
Not only are Audis known for performance, speed and handling but they are also famous for cutting edge technology and innovative design.
And the A3 is the German automaker’s best-selling model. In 2021 alone, nearly 100,000 Audi A3s were sold.
The A3 is a compact Audi first produced in 1996. The third generation A3 uses the Volkswagen Group MQB platform and boasts sharp exterior lines and innovative tech, making it a sedan for the new automotive age. The latest A3 offers plenty of headroom and boasts a modern style that includes a single-frame grille finished in titanium black. Today, the A3 lineup has expanded to not only A3, A3 Sportback, but the A3 Saloon, A3 Cabriolet, S3, S3 Sportback, S3 Saloon and S3 Cabriolet.
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So what else makes the A3 and its luxury popular? Is the Audi A3 worth buying? Let’s look at the top ten reasons!
1. The engine.
The Audi A3’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine offers 228 hp and can zip from zero 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph. Paired with all-wheel drive and a bevy of driver-assistance features, the A3 a desirable choice for those who value driving pleasure and excellent design.
2. The interior.
A 10.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment is oriented toward the driver along with a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster that can be upgraded to 12.3 inches to house the full Audi Virtual Cockpit software suite. This allows you to display Google Maps so that it covers the entire screen for easy navigation.
3. It’s track record.
Ever since the A3 came on the scene more than a decade ago it’s been at the front of the pack in terms of popularity. It’s still a stylish luxury car with plenty of power, handling and high tech features. Audi is celebrating what it calls the A3’s “15 years of excellence and innovation in the US market,” with a totally reworked exterior and interior design, inside and out for 2022. The new Audi A3 arrives in showrooms with three powerful turbocharged motors you can select.
4. That sleek exterior.
The 2022 Audi A3’s new exterior design is turning plenty of heads. Take, for instance, the single-frame grille with a honeycomb design. Not only is the grille larger, it blends seamlessly with the silver-hued outline. The fascia also blends with sleek hood sculpting, which combines with the new headlamp design to lend a bolder look to the front end.
5. Those headlights.
This is where Audi really shines. (No pun intended). The A3 comes standard with LED technology to give you increased visibility of the road up ahead. Craving even more clarity? You can now opt for the next-generation Matrix-design LED headlamps. The rear lighting technology includes optional animation that displays when you lock or unlock the doors.
6. Plenty of trims.
The 2022 Audi A3 has a much wider stance and sharper styling. As with the remainder of the Audi range, the A3 comes in three trims that give you even more features and styling: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. Inside the driver-centered cockpit, the star of the show is the eye-catching high tech dashboard with its 10.1” MMI® touch screen. The touch screen features the new MIB 3 system with handwriting recognition. And it comes paired with a standard 10.25” digital instrument cluster. You can upgrade to an optional 12.3” virtual cockpit that adds a very sleek appearance and more visibility.
7. Standard heated seats.
The Audi A3’s seats come with standard heated functions. The front seats have 8-way power setting, with a 4-way power lumbar support that feels great on the back. Moreover, the driver’s seat has an available memory and mirrors. Every seat is covered in leather as are most of the surfaces. For 2022 you can choose from new interior color combinations: Parchment Beige with Steel Gray stitching and Santos Brown with Steel Gray stitching. High performance hybrid.
8. Hybrid capability.
For an extra injection of high performance, the A3 includes 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system. According to Audi, the standard mild hybrid gives the car a boost during drive-off. The system also allows the A3 to coast with the engine off, which may come in handy in certain road situations. A four-wheel-drive Quattro drivetrain is also available. In terms of fuel efficiency, the new A3 40 TFSI Quattro “carries a 24% improvement in combined efficiency.”
9. Safety.
The 2022 Audi A3 comes standard with ten airbags in its interior that cover all the way back to the rear side area. You also enjoy a host of other safety and driver-assist features including the Audi pre sense® front, parking system plus, rear cross-traffic assist, high beam assist, and adaptive cruise assistance.
10. Plenty of performance and handling.
The 2022 Audi A3 has a much wider stance and sharper styling. As with the remainder of the Audi range, the A3 comes in three trims that give you even more features and styling: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. Inside the driver-centered cockpit, the star of the show is the eye-catching high tech dashboard with its 10.1” MMI® touch screen. The touch screen features the new MIB 3 system with handwriting recognition. And it comes paired with a standard 10.25” digital instrument cluster. You can upgrade to an optional 12.3” virtual cockpit that adds a very sleek appearance and more visibility.
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