2017 Audi A3

2017 Audi A3

2017 Audi A3 The successful version from Audi is now even greater attractive: The Audi A3 procedures the starting line with new motive force assistance structures and engines as well as newly designed headlights and taillights. Also new on board is the modern running and display concept, Audi digital cockpit. The new A3 is available in a three-door model and as a Sportback, a sedan and a Cabriolet. The sporty Audi S3 model comes with numerous innovations and has even in addition better its dynamic capability. The A3 collection gives the most flexible line of drive systems in the compact phase with the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron and the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.

Driver assistance structures from the Audi good sized category

With severa driver assistance structures, the new Audi A3 increases the bar within the premium compact phase once more. The further evolved Audi active lane assist and Audi pre sense front, including predictive pedestrian safety, make town and united states using even safer.

New within the phase is the traffic jam assist, which goes collectively with Audi adaptive cruise manage (ACC) and its Stop&Go function. The non-obligatory system keeps the automobile at a secure distance from the automobile in front, and in mixture with the S tronic, routinely units the automobile in motion once more after a short stop. In slow visitors as much as sixty five km/h (40.Four mph), the visitors jam help even in short takes over the steerage on properly-paved roads. Another new feature for the A3 own family is the optionally available Emergency Assist. This gadget initiates braking right down to a secure prevent if, despite warnings, no steerage hobby by the driving force is detected. The new rear go-traffic assist warns the motive force approximately cross traffic while slowly taking flight of a perpendicular parking space, as an example.

Controls & shows, infotainment and Audi connect

The highlight in the interior of the new Audi A3 is the Audi virtual cockpit. This innovative operating concept is available for the primary time inside the compact class. The Audi virtual cockpit shows the most critical riding-relevant data in high resolution on a 12.3-inch diagonal TFT display. The driving force can transfer between  views by means of urgent the "View" button on the multifunction steerage wheel. In traditional mode, the devices appear as huge as the standard analog displays.

In infotainment mode, however, a primary window predominates, which affords extra space to the navigation map or suggests lists for the smartphone, radio and audio. The tachometer and speedometer seem as small round clocks.

The menu shape within the MMI device has been redesigned. Operation with its flat hierarchies is primarily based on smartphones. The centerpiece of the MMI terminal is the spherical rotary/push-button control, whose ring is illuminated in white inside the top version. On its floor is the contact-sensitive touchpad for entering characters and for multi-finger gestures, permitting the driving force to zoom within the map. Above and beside the rotary/push-button control are toggle switches and buttons with which the driving force can navigate via the newly designed menu structure. The better voice manipulate for navigation, radio, media and contact now additionally understands many phrases from regular language.

In infotainment, the new Audi A3 again units new requirements. The MMI radio plus with the electrically extended 7-inch diagonal monitor is preferred gadget. The optionally to be had MMI navigation and MMI navigation plus with MMI contact together with the Audi join module carry many online features into the car. They consist of, for instance, navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View traffic information in real time as well as practical facts on parking, locations, news or the climate. The facts is transmitted via the wonderful-rapid LTE fashionable. The required flat charge data plan is blanketed way to the Audi join SIM card pre-established in the car. The customer receives this embedded SIM (e‑SIM) in combination with Audi connect in Europe. It permits roaming in most European nations. Regardless of the incorporated Audi connect offerings, statistics packets for man or woman net use also can be booked thru the Wi-Fi hotspot.

The loose Audi MMI join app permits different offerings, such as online media streaming and transfer of a calendar from a phone to the MMI. The A3 e-tron also capabilities offerings for programming the charging and the departure time and for the aircon.

Cell phones with iOS and Android operating structures are linked with the automobile thru the Audi cellphone interface. The Audi phone box within the middle armrest utilizes near-field coupling to hyperlink smartphones wirelessly to the vehicle's antenna and allows inductive charging.

Sustainably en direction: the brand new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

The plug-in hybrid version, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, combines a 1.Four TFSI, which outputs one hundred ten kW (a hundred and fifty hp) and supplies 250 Nm (184.Four lb-toes) of torque, with an electric powered motor that produces seventy five kW and 330 Nm (243.Four lb-feet). The gadget output of one hundred fifty kW (204 hp) presents sporty riding performance.

Full charging of the lithium-ion battery (eight.8 kWh) from a 380-volt three section-modern-day deliver takes a little over two hours.

More energy: the new Audi S3

7 kW (10 hp) features greater electricity and, together with the S tronic, 20 Nm (14.Eight lb-toes) higher torque - Audi has carried out one higher with the Audi S3. Moreover, Audi engineers have integrated S3-unique manipulate for the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) and the multi-plate grasp. The end result: even extra driving dynamics, riding pleasure and protection.

The 2.0 TFSI now outputs 228 kW (310 hp) and with S tronic provides four hundred Nm (295.0 lb-toes) over the large range of 2,000 to five,four hundred revolutions according to minute. The S3 Sportback, the S3 Sedan and the S3 Cabriolet also make the most of the big new functions.

The new Audi A3 series goes on sale in early May 2016, with the first deliveries to customers going on in summer season. The fundamental fee for the Audi A3 with the brand new 1.Zero TFSI engine is EUR 23,three hundred in Germany.