New Audi A3 finally launches in Mzansi

Audi South Africa has finally announced the launch of the new A3 Sportback with a choice of three different guises. The version includes a 1.4 TFSI making 110 kW, a 2.0 TFSI that makes 140 kW, and the performance-led S3 TFSI with quattro offers 213 kW and 400 Nm.

Power will be transmitted via a 8-speed tiptronic transmission or a 7-speed S tronic.

The front of the A3 is dominated by a large Single frame grille with honeycomb grille flanked by striking headlights. Available Matrix LED technology is offered for the headlights, which also house new digital running lights.

The A3 has a digital instrument cluster with a central MMI touch display inclined towards the driver. The measures 10.1-inches diagonal and has standard handwriting detection along with natural language control.

The digital instrument cluster is 10.25-inch and is included in the basic model. Audi virtual cockpit plus versions have a 12.3-inch screen that offers three different views. The car is also fitted with a head-up display projecting important information onto the windshield directly into the driver’s field of view.

An upgraded suspension is offered with adaptive damper control that lowers the body by 10mm. Each of those dampers adapts to road conditions. The sport suspension is standard for models with S line exterior and an option for other versions. Sport suspension and dampers lower the car by 15mm.

Audi has already started taking orders for the car with the first deliveries starting this Sunday, 1 August 2021.

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