2017 Audi A3, Cabriolet and S3 plus E-Tron

30% market share in that segment

Fun to drive

Driving Performance

Advanced Technologies – First with 4G LTE, and faster MIB infotainment

Design

Value – leather seating, sunroof, quality materials

Competes with: BMW, Mercedes, Lexus

Brining advanced technologies and excellent driving dynamics.

New sportier design – 17 or 18″ rims, new front end, rear diffuser and light signatures. More premium materials standard. S-Line now available on mid level models.

Interior: leather, multifunction steering wheel, alumnus interior and 6-way driver and passenger seats.

Virtual cockpit available

Smartphone interface

Bang & Olufsen 705 watt audio system

MMI Touch

Power:

2L TFSI 186 hp, 221 torque

O-60 6.6 sec

Quattro- 220 hp, 258 torque

0-60 5.8 sec

Driver Assistance system : All have Audi Pre-Sense, side assist with rear traffic assist. Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, Audi lane assist, High beam assistant

E-Tron –

Special signature lighting

Efficiency without sacrificing performance, all-electric driving when you want it.

More technology.

16 mile all-electric range

MPGe 380 miles total gas & electric

S3 – more technology, more styling, updated Quattro. Possible RS3 coming.

Different modes: dynamic, auto, comfort and

2L high output Turbo – 292 hp, 280 lb-ft of torque

0-60 in 4.7sec.

Virtual cockpit with a new Sport mode setting

Updated infotainment

Flat bottomed steering wheel

S Sport seats – fully adjustable

Quad exhaust pipes

19″ 5-spoke wheel

Red brake calipers

LED headlights standard with dynamic turn signals

Enhanced design, improved technology, better performance and handling.

New Audi ride sharing fleet program in Durham, NC national launch in 2017.

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