Audi A3 2012

The German manufacturer presents the third generation of the successful model Audi A3, undoubtedly the model for the manufacturer was a perfect starting point for the future and attractive when the brand which has placed its products to the level of many of its competitors and many cases exceeded.

The first generation presented in 1996 undoubtedly had unparalleled success in this case that the manufacturer remained the same almost ten years, just seven when in 2003 came the second generation which also lasted until today when introduces the new Audi A3, under the same premise, similar but more modern design and technology "stem to stern".

 Audi presents the new generation and the former small A3, the half hatch opens in the version with two doors and three engines, when we speak of "former small" we mean that today we have the model A1 in the streets and in Frankfurt will be presented apparently the new A2.

Audi presented in Geneva a new generation A3 models most successful German brand in the world and responsible for the brand new modular MQB platform Volkswagen group which results in more than sixty models in the coming years. According to the official of the factory model will make its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in just two-door version and three configurations of engines, the European sales start in April.

Compared to its predecessor, the new A3 remains almost the same dimensions, so we have 4.23 meters long and 1.77 meters wide and 1.42 meters high. Only the distance change was the wheelbase now we have 2.60 meters, the increase was only 2.3 centimeters. On the hood the basic version of the German luxury hatch will use the modern block 1.4 liter TFSI gasoline which is associated with direct injection, command variable valves and turbo to produce 122 horsepower. We will have a choice of semi-automatic gearbox S tronic dual-clutch and six gears.

Besides the compact drive the new A3 will also have the option of 1.8 liter TFSI petrol capable of generating 180 horsepower, and for now this will be the top-line. We also have an option to turbo diesel 2.0-liter TDI that produces 150 horsepower and promises to consume more than 26 kilometers per liter of fuel. In terms of style does not revolutionize the next generation even though Audi has put led in the headlights and lamps rear. But the manufacturer notes that the A3 now weighs eighty pounds less with the new structure and is more athletic and agile when seen in motion.