Audi A3 and S3 priced for new year arrival

AUDI Australia has introduced pricing and specs for its up to date, best-selling A3 and S3 Sedan and Sportback variants due for dealerships early in 2025.

The brand new A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line is from $54,800 with the Sedan including $3400 to $57,800 whereas the S3 Sportback lists from $78,800 and the S3 Sedan is from $81,800 all excluding on-road prices.

The brand new schedule represents a worth hike of between $3400 and $4700 mannequin dependent (see pricing desk under).

Within the premium small automotive phase, the A3/S3 is in in opposition to BMW’s new 1 Sequence from $56,500 and the two Sequence Gran Coupe from $58,800 together with the Mercedes-Benz A 200 hatch from $60,032 and the Mercedes-Benz A 200 sedan from $61,562 – once more, all excluding on-road prices.

Setting the brand new aside from the outdated, the A3 and S3’s exterior design has been tweaked for a sportier look as has the inside with enhancements in each efficiency and dynamics.

Of word is a redesigned Singleframe grille and new company identification (2D badges).

The adjustments stream notably into the S3 variants which positive aspects an influence improve with the addition of a torque splitter; know-how beforehand reserved for the potent Audi RS 3.

Audi says the up to date duo has additionally acquired important specification enhancements that present extra worth for purchasers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the newest variations of the Audi A3 and S3 to the Australian market, as these fashions arrive with development in design, efficiency, and buyer worth – showcasing Audi’s dedication to progress,” stated Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering.

“The up to date A3 vary not solely delivers a extra dynamic, sporty driving expertise, but in addition comes geared up with enhancements that can certainly meet the expectations of and impress our discerning clients.

“We consider these updates will reinforce the A3 and S3 as leaders within the premium compact phase, providing unmatched dynamic sophistication. In additional element we discover the A3 is characterised by a “extra progressive and sharper improve to the outgoing mannequin.”

The 35 TFSI line-up sees energy proceed to come back from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 48V delicate hybrid help. The mix delivers 110kW of energy and 250Nm of torque.

The powertrain is identical for Sedan and Sportback variants.

Compensating for the worth rise, Audi has sweetened the A3 which receives the S line remedy and a high-gloss exterior styling bundle with aspect window strips in anodised aluminium, that raises the bar with a major improve in customary gear in comparison with its predecessor.

Different altered exterior design options aside from the grille are relocated Audi rings on the prime of the grille and bigger angular aspect air intakes complementing a extra athletic stance.

The rear has a brand new bumper and distinctive diffuser making the automobiles seem extra hanging. The S line exterior provides an S roof spoiler (Sportback solely) and S line entrance and rear bumpers.

A number of new expressive exterior colors are additionally now accessible, together with District inexperienced, Ascari blue, and Progressive Pink additional strengthen the sporty look, notably when paired with the usual 18-inch five-Y-spoke, graphite gray gloss turned wheels.

The mannequin additional boasts thinner Matrix LED headlights that are actually organized in three rows on the higher fringe of the housing, with particular digital daytime working mild signatures selectable by way of the MMI.

Inside options sharpened varieties, with extra built-in {hardware} and new inside lighting.

Normal gear has been considerably expanded with the addition of the S line inside, including Sport entrance seats with built-in headrests and four-way lumbar help and heating for the entrance passengers and electrical seat adjustment for the motive force, headlining in black, aluminium inlays and components, chrome steel pedals, and a multifunction wheel with S emblem and perforated leather-based with distinction stitching

Different customary options embody tri-zone local weather management, an even bigger 12.3-inch Audi Digital Cockpit Plus, in addition to MMI Navigation Plus, Audi Join Plus, Audi Phonebox Gentle for wi-fi charging, and an Audi sound system comprising of 10 audio system and a complete output of 180 watts.

The five-star ANCAP rated mannequin vary features a excessive stage of security and presents a broad vary of help by way of superior driver help programs. Audi pre sense entrance, collision avoidance and switch help, and the lane departure warning system assist in avoiding accidents with different street customers.

The S3 builds on the foundations of its predecessor with a major improve in output and the addition of a torque splitter and extra drive mode.

In comparison with the outgoing S3 fashions, the two.0-litre powered mannequin jumps by 17kW and 20Nm, now rated at 245kW and 420Nm.

It facilitates a zero to 100km/h sprint of 4.7 seconds, with prime pace restricted to 250 km/h.

The engine and transmission have a sportier tuning to capitalise on the brand new dynamic plus mode, enabling a extra direct throttle response and elevated idle pace of 1300rpm for improved efficiency off the road.

The seven-speed S tronic now permits a extra spontaneous take off, due to greater beginning torque, whereas the addition of a torque splitter to the rear now permits absolutely variable torque distribution between the rear wheels for the S3.

Braking efficiency has additionally been upgraded due to bigger perforated entrance brake disks with new two-piston callipers.

An Akrapovic sports activities exhaust system is optionally accessible on the S3 that includes a titanium rear silencer that delivers a extra distinct exhaust word.

Along with the game efficiency differentiation between the A3 and the S3, the latter advantages from a variety of extra inside gear and styling enhancements such Nappa leather-based upholstery with Dinamica microfibre inlays, and an auto-dimming inside mirror.

Different inside enhancements embody the addition of a number of selectable daytime working mild signatures on the Matrix LED headlights, color ambient inside lighting with back-lit laser minimize inserts, and three-zone local weather management in comparison with its predecessor.

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