A3/S3/RS3 Next-generation (Mk.III) Audi A3 (Spy pics & info)

[Levi68]

I wonder if the A3 will have optional full-LED headlights. Knowing Audi, it is not impossible though.

 

[AudiQuattro]

Someone on here mentioned the new platform will house a new Haldex AWD system. However what are the improvements or differences to the old system or is this just BS?

 

[Deckhook]

Someone on here mentioned the new platform will house a new Haldex AWD system. However what are the improvements or differences to the old system or is this just BS?

At the moment it's rumor that the new platform is receiving a new Haldex system which will be unique to it to begin with but there's no hard evidence to verify this. I reckon as the launch of the A3 gets closer we will hear more.

 

[eryk03]

I like this one so much.

 

[eryk03]

I love this visualisation
A3 Sportback:

 

[AudiQuattro]

Stunning!!

 

[Levi68]

A second I thought it was real.

 

[mini_cooper4]

That sportback is amazing... even better than the sedan!

 

[MarcinM]

I doubt whether A3 Sportback will have a Fastback rear, I suspect it will be a traditional Hatchback rear.

 

[as7920]

That is awesome!

 

[klier]

Yup, I agree with the rest here. Looks great, just like that sedan concept looks great!!!

 

[Tumbo]

I love this visualisation
A3 Sportback:

Holy shit, that is HOT!!
But all of us know.. that this wont be the real thing... It will be an A4/A5 with 3 doors...

 

[Tumbo]

This may be a leak!!!

 

[SKY]

OMG, this looks AMAZING!!!

 

[Tumbo]

OMG, this looks AMAZING!!!

Yeah, I kinda like it to!! Looks promising, after all these horrible scetches and the not so convincing spy-pics!

"Under the hood, a variety of engines will be available. Petrol choices are rumored to include a 1.2-liter with 105 PS (77 kW / 104 hp), a 1.4-liter with 122 PS (90 kW / 120 hp) to 180 PS (132 kW / 178 hp) and a 2.0-liter with 211 PS (155 kW / 208 hp). On the diesel side, we can expect a 1.6-liter TDI with 105 PS (77 kW / 104 hp) as well as a 2.0-liter TDI which churns out 140 PS (103 kW / 138 hp) and 180 PS (132 kW / 178 hp)."

 

[Levi68]

Nothing special but it does look very good.

 

[MarcinM]

Better than most have expected, kills BMW 1 series

 

[Tumbo]

^already been posted earlier in this thread.

Better than most have expected, kills BMW 1 series

It's not hard to be a better looking car then the 1 series
The question was, if Audi was gonna screw up this chance, or not. To me, they did pretty good. It could be better, but still.. It does look good.

 

[MarcinM]

Other body styles will look better I suspect

 

[Centurion]

That could be it but the head lights are a bit too pretty for a production A3.