The new Audi A3 is shaping up, and our spies have caught it on the road for the first time. These pictures show a fresh family face for the hatchback, with stepped headlights, a large trapezoidal grille and sharply creased bonnet.
It’s a look similar to the recently facelifted A5 and all-new A6. And underneath the body, the production version of the A3 will be the first car to sit on the VW Group’s all-new MQB platform. Significant use of aluminium and lightweight steels means the new model will weigh up to 80kg less than the outgoing version.
Although these shots show the three-door model only, Audi has confirmed to Auto Express that five-door Sportback, Saloon, Cabriolet and Avant models will also join the line-up.
The manufacturer revealed that the interior of the new A3 will see a step up in quality over the outgoing car, and will take inspiration from the A1 and A6. Expect to see eyeball-style air-vents and oversized switches, with high-quality materials used throughout. Audi’s new MMI system – which incorporates a touchpad in the top of the rotary selector – will also feature.
The engine line-up is set to include turbocharged petrols, ranging from a 105bhp 1.2 to a 2.0-litre unit with 210bhp, plus 1.6 and 2.0-litre diesels. An eco model will deliver CO2 emissions of around 89g/km.
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