A3/S3/RS3 [Renders] 2018 Audi A3 gen 4

[Rolf]

Not a bold change from Audi. A little disappointed they took the current model and just added sharper edges to the lights and grill. It just looks like a facelift and not a new model. I honestly think the current model is more attractive.

 

[klier]

Not a bold change from Audi. A little disappointed they too...

Disagree, as you can clearly see, all the proportions are changed everywhere. It's a brand new car like the new Golf.

It's the small things where you can clearly see it, like the different hood shutline near the A pillar and much more '3D' doors with sharper character line.

So clearly the wanted to make an all new car look like the old one, much like the Golf itself. Helps the old A3 more in the second hand market too, as it won't look old for the average Joe.

As for those semi reveal shots...is Audi not going to bother with a 3 door either like all the others (BMW, MB, VW, Renault, etc)? Or is this just the Sportback we're seeing?

 

[braaf]

Disagree, as you can clearly see, all the proportions are cha...

This is just my opinion but the current A3, 7 years later still looks really good for its age except for the ridiculous headlights on the face lift. It would be disastrous to have given the new one a radical overhaul like the A class and the 1 series.

In fact the current A3 still looks better than the A Class and 1 Series.

As for the 3 door in the Autocar video they mention that the 3 door has been axed so it's Sportback only.

 

[Centurion]

Not a bold change from Audi. A little disappointed they took the current model and just added sharper edges to the lights and grill. It just looks like a facelift and not a new model. I honestly think the current model is more attractive.

Wait until you see the final car. The new A1 looked evolutionary with camouflage on. Once I saw S-line trimmed variants on showroom floors I was mighty impressed by how eye catchy the new details and LED graphics makes it look.

 

[Rolf]

Wait until you see the final car. The new A1 looked evolu...

I guess this is my feeling lately when I see most Audi's, they seem more like evolutionary but when seeing them undisguised and in the flesh, I start liking them more. I do think the current A3 is still a great looking hatch, especially as a S3 or RS3.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

RS3 render from Autobild

 

[Centurion]

^^
Stunning. The black grille surround works brilliantly. I hope the car will have one as an option.

 

[slicknick]

Official unveil tomorrow morning

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[Centurion]

Woohoo. I didn't expect it but am looking forward to seeing it. Hopefully we will see the S3 too.

 

[Iamnotme]

It will be a busy morning with the 911 Turbo's unveiling at 9:10 a.m.

 

[donkeykong]

It will be a busy morning with the 911 Turbo's unveiling at 9:10 a.m.

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Yup

 

[slicknick]

Typical Audi lines it seems (no surprises right there)

 

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VAG, all is forgiven (following the disappointing Bacalar). Very nice job.
The new Audi A3 is the most luxurious small car EVER!

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Like most new Audi's it lacks some of the class of the previous generation, but will look good/aggressive in S and RS variants with the big front and rear skirts and huge alloys. But theres a lot of unnecessary embellishment which seams like design for the sake of design.

The front headlights with the huge dog tooth look a little ridiculous to me. It would have looked far more sophisticated and serious without it.

I am not liking the interior design either, but it should be the class build and quality benchmark.

 

[slicknick]

Already created an "Official " thread about this car.. bit of community service