Audi A3

The 3rd Generation Audi A3 car was unveiled in 2012. The Audi A3 2024 is a front-engine, front/four-wheel-drive hatchback. The 3rd Generation Audi A3 features an updated design language and rear multi-link suspension system compared to the previous 2nd Generation Audi A3. The 3rd Generation Audi A3 is based on the Volkswagen group MQB platform. In Pakistan, the Audi A3 2024 is available in only one model, the 1.2 TFSI S Tronic, but other variants like the 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 FSI, 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI, S3 2.0 TFSI, RS3 2.5 TFSI, 1.6 TDI, and 2.0 TDI are also being imported. The 3rd Generation Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is available in 4 variants: 1.2 TFSI Base Model, 1.2 TFSI Standard, 1.2 TFSI Design Line, and 1.2 TFSI Exclusive Line. The Audi A3 2024 price in Pakistan is competitive when compared to other models in the same class available in the local market.

Exterior The exterior of the 3rd Generation Audi A3 2024 features a very familiar Audi design language. The front end houses sleek, narrow side-swept headlights, a large hexagon grille, and circular fog lights. The rear end houses sharp, sleek LED taillights and dual exhaust tips. The 5-door saloon variant features identical styling at the front but houses an ordinary rear boot, rectangular styled LED taillights, and dual exhaust tips at the rear. The 2-door convertible A3 shares the same styling as the sedan apart from the power foldable cloth roof. The RS3 features a slightly more aggressive and sporty design language with a larger front bumper, dual rectangular styled air intakes with an aluminum accent, and Quattro badging. The rear end houses a roof spoiler, dual circular styled sports exhaust tips, and a rear diffuser. Options include a choice of 2 rims, full LED headlights, S line front and rear bumpers, and S line fender badges. The overall exterior of the 3rd Generation Audi A3 features a fairly distinctive and familiar Audi design language that allows it to set itself apart from its rivals.

Interior The interior of the 3rd Generation Audi A3 comprises aluminum trim paneling. The front and rear seats are covered in a choice of Titanium Gray, Black, or Chestnut Brown leather. Standard features include 2-zone climate control, twelve-way power front seats, cruise control, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, heated door mirrors, and a 9-speaker stereo audio system with SD card, Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and CD input. Options include satellite navigation, front sport seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, aluminum door sill inlays, adaptive cruise control, ambient LED interior lighting, 14-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system, rear side airbags, all-weather floor mats, stainless steel pedal caps, iPod integration into the music interface, keyless entry, heated front seats, and a rearview camera. The overall interior of the 3rd Generation Audi A3 is spacious in both the front and rear, especially in the 5-door sedan version, offering a good level of comfort and refinement from its various driving aids such as pre-collision avoidance system and comfort features like adaptive cruise control.

Engine

• (1.2 TFSI) 1.2 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
• (1.4 TFSI) 1.4 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
• (1.6 FSI) 1.6 Liter Inline-4
• (1.8 TFSI) 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
• (2.0 FSI) 2.0 Liter Inline-4
• (2.0 TFSI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
• (S3 2.0 TFSI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
• (RS3 2.5 TFSI) 2.5 Liter Turbocharged Inline-5
• (1.6 TDI) 1.6 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 Diesel
• (2.0 TDI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 Diesel

Gearbox

• 6-Speed Manual
• 6-Speed S-Tronic
• 7-Speed S-Tronic

Mileage The Audi A3 3rd Generation can achieve an average of 18KM/L to 20KM/L.

Colors The Audi A3 2024 is offered in a choice of 10 colors:

• Ibis White
• Brilliant Black
• Floret Silver
• Glacier White
• Monsoon Grey
• Nano Grey
• Mythos Black
• Beluga Brown
• Cosmos Blue
• Tango Red

Competitors The main competitors of the Audi A3 3rd Generation are the BMW 2-Series, Mercedes A-Class, and BMW 1-Series.

Specifications

• (1.2 TFSI) 1.2 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 104 bhp @ 5000 RPM
• (1.4 TFSI) 1.4 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 123 bhp @ 5000 RPM
• (1.6 FSI) 1.6 Liter Inline-4 113 bhp @ 6000 RPM
• (1.8 TFSI) 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 178 bhp @ 4500-6200 RPM
• (2.0 FSI) 2.0 Liter Inline-4 148 bhp @ 6000 RPM
• (2.0 TFSI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 220 bhp @ 5100-6000 RPM
• (S3 2.0 TFSI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 296 bhp @ 5500-6800 RPM
• (RS3 2.5 TFSI) 2.5 Liter Turbocharged Inline-5 362 bhp @ 5400-6500 RPM
• (1.6 TDI) 1.6 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 Diesel 104 bhp @ 3000-4000 RPM
• (2.0 TDI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 Diesel 148 bhp @ 3500-4000 RPM

Pros & Cons Pros:

• Good range of standard equipment
• Comfortable
• Great range of engines
• Reliable
• Decent performance
• Fairly spacious

Cons:

• Limited availability of variants in Pakistan
• Maintenance and parts might be expensive

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