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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