With the launch of the A3 Sedan, Audi is entering the world’s largest market segment, the class of compact sedans. The dynamic four-door car offers all the strengths of the A3 model series – with low weight thanks to lightweight design,powerful and highly efficient engines and numerous high-end solutions for infotainment as well as driver assistance systems. The top model of the series is S3 Sedan with 221 kW (300 hp).
Blaze to Brilliance
Audi A3 Sedan has a sporty stance on the road, and it is precise and highly expressive in every detail. Its design is a cross between the classic three-box concept and the coupé philosophy. The “tornado line” design element forms a distinct light-refracting edge that runs over the entire side. The four-door car has a 2.64 meter (8.66 ft) long wheelbase and an overall length of 4.46 meters (14.63 ft). Above the side sills, the dynamic line rises more sharply than the other two A3 models. The side surfaces are more intensively curved, and the wheel arches are slightly more flared. With a width of 1.80 meters (5.91 ft), the A3 Sedan is eleven mm (0.43 in) wider than the A3 Sportback; its height (1.42 meters [4.66 ft]) is still nine mm (0.35 in) lower than that of the Sportback.
Faith Factor
The interior of Audi A3 Sedan is characterized by impressive attention to detail. The lines and surfaces are cleanly designed, and a long arc spans the widt
h of the windshield. The instrument panel with its curved front is slender, and the center console is slightly turned towards the driver. The optional color display of the driver information system (DIS) shows images in highly detailed 3D graphics.
1. The top model of the series is the S3 Sedan with 221 kW (300 hp).
2. LTE telephone module replaces the previous UMTS module here, which enables a download rate of up to 100 MBit/s in the car.
PROMISE BEACON
1. Pre sense front is integrated in the adaptive cruise control system.
2. The top model of the series is the S3 Sedan with 221 kW (300 hp).
Engagement that Enthralls
The four-door car also expresses independent lines in the contour of its hood, in the bumpers, air intakes and its implementation of the singleframe grille. At the rear, the spoiler is integrated in the trunk lid, and the lights emphasize the car’s horizontal lines with their broad and low cuts. LED technology is available as an option. Audi will also be offering full-LED headlights right at market launch – their innovative technology and distinctive appearance underscore the exceptional positioning of A3 Sedan.
Innovedge
The pole position that Audi A3 Sedan has enjoyed in its segment is largely due to its chassis engineering. Providing the foundation here is a finely balanced axle load distribution (60 percent front and 40 percent rear, varies somewhat for different engines). All engines are tilted twelve degrees towards the rear, while the front wheel suspensions are placed far forward.
Brand Promise
Audi connect covers all technologies that network the driver with the car, the Internet, infrastructure and other vehicles. Audi has made the system even more appealing – whenever possible the connection to the Internet is run over the super-fast LTE standard. The LTE telephone module replaces the previous UMTS module here, which enables a download rate of up to 100 MBit/s in the car. Another high-end option is the safety system Audi pre sense basic. Pre sense front is integrated in the adaptive cruise control system.
