Once the payment is made, Audi will open access to its App Store from where users can download features.

Audi recently unveiled the new A3 sedan in the European market. Reports now state that customers of the new compact sedan in Europe will have to pay subscription fees to access certain features of the car.

As per reports, customers wanting to access features like adaptive cruise control, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, automatic high beams, and even dual-zone climate control will have to pay a subscription fee. The exact amount is yet to be announced, although customers can choose varying periods ranging from a three-month subscription to a three-year plan. There is also an option for customers to purchase the feature outright.

Once the payment is made, Audi will open access to its App Store from where users can download features like CarPlay and others.

Audi is yet to announce whether the subscription plan is specific to Europe or could be introduced in other international markets as well.

Source: TheTruthAboutCars

Audi also confirmed a lifted version of the Sportback A3 for Europe, which will be called "AllStreet".

Audi has taken the wraps off its updated 2025 A3 sedan. The A3 facelift comes with a bunch of updates, both in terms of exterior styling, as well as several added features and tech on the inside.

Starting with the exterior, the 2025 A3 features a new frameless grille up front, a new Audi logo positioned at the top of the grille and an updated lower bumper with new air intakes. The A3 also comes with new headlamps, which feature 4 customisable DRL signatures. At the rear, the facelifted sedan comes with a newly-designed rear bumper and revised tail lights. The 2025 Audi A3 is also available in a new "Progressive Red" paint scheme.

Inside, the updated A3 gets rid of the chunky gear lever, which has now been replaced by a small Porsche-like nub. It sits flush with the centre console. Other interior updates include new air vents, 30-colour ambient lighting, a backlit front door, a decorative fabric panel, a new Sonos 3D sound system, an updated infotainment display, a digital instrument cluster and more.

The 2025 Audi A3 is available with two powertrain options, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with mild-hybrid tech and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Audi is yet to announce the exact power and torque figures of each of the powertrains.

Audi also confirmed a lifted version of the Sportback A3 for Europe, which will be called "AllStreet".

Source: Autoblog

Audi has revealed the second generation A3 sedan.

The new A3 sedan is based on the MQB platform and measures 4,495 mm in length, 1,816 mm in width and 1,425 mm in height. The car's wheelbase is 2,636 mm.

The second generation A3 sedan features a hexagonal grille with a silver frame, flanked by L-shaped LED headlights. The front bumper has silver inserts. At the rear, the car gets redesigned LED tail lights and bumper with silver inserts and integrated reflectors.

On the inside, the new A3 comes with redesigned dashboard with silver trim and slim air-conditioning vents. The centre console houses a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit. The car has a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Also, note that the traditional gear lever has been replaced with a switch.

In international markets, the new A3 will be offered with a petrol and diesel engine option. These include a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 148 BHP @ 5,000-6,000 rpm and 250 Nm @ 1,500-3,500 rpm. The second engine is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that makes 148 BHP @ 3,000-4,200 rpm and 360 Nm @ 1,600-2,750 rpm. Both engines come paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The petrol engine gets an optional 6-speed manual gearbox as well.

Audi has reduced the price of the A3 sedan by around Rs. 4 lakh to mark the model's fifth anniversary in India. Prices now start at Rs. 28.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Audi A3 sedan was launched in 2014. It is available in 4 variants and comes equipped with features like a panoramic sunroof, Audi Phone box with wireless charging, 2-zone climate control with rear vents and puddle lamps. The S Line package comes with S Line front and rear bumpers, side skirts, grille, rear diffuser, chrome exhaust tips, illuminated door sills with S logo and S Line badges on the front fender. 

The Audi A3 is available with two engine options including a 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 148 BHP @ 5,000-6,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque @ 1,500-3,500 rpm and a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 141 BHP @ 3,500-4,000 rpm and 320 Nm @ 1,750-3,000 rpm. The engines come paired with 7-speed and 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions respectively. 

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

A3 35 TFSI Premium Plus - Rs. 28,99,000

A3 35 TFSI Technology - Rs. 30,99,000

A3 35 TDI Premium Plus - Rs. 29,99,000

A3 35 TDI Technology - Rs. 31,99,000

Volkswagen plans to localize the EA288 2.0L diesel engine later this year after ramping up local component sourcing for the 1.5L diesel engine it produces at its facility in Chakan, Pune. The EA288 2.0L diesel engine powers a wide range of cars produced by Volkswagen AG worldwide, including the Skoda Octavia and Audi A3 that are sold in India.

The EA288 engine family has been developed for VW's MQB platform with displacements ranging from 1.6L to 2.0L. The MQB platform underpins several new VW group models and will underpin many more in the future as well. Volkswagen feels the collective sales volume will be enough to justify the investment required to localize production of the engine.

Upcoming cars such as the new-gen Audi A4 and new Skoda Superb will be among the models offered with this engine. The motor will be compliant with the BS VI emission norms that will be enforced from April 1, 2020. While localized production will help control costs, it will also help in speeding up the supply chain and reduce the time taken for supplying spare parts.

Source: Autocar

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Audi's baby sedan is due for a mid-life refresh and a test mule of the facelifted A3 has been spied. The mildly updated car features a look that similar to that of the new A4. Visible changes include a tweaked front bumper, a new front grille and restyled headlamps.

There are no visible changes to the rear, but since the car is still in its early stages of testing, the final production model is likely to feature additional updates. Any changes though, will be minor in nature. The interior will feature updated upholstery options and may get a digital instrument cluster along with an updated infotainment system.

While powertrain options are likely to remain unchanged, minor tweaks to boost efficiency and reduce emissions can be expected. The changes seen in the sedan will also be replicated in the hatchback and cabriolet versions.

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Audi has launched A3 40 TFSI Premium sedan in India at a price of Rs. 25.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai and Delhi). The Premium will be the new base model of the petrol powered A3 in India.

The A3 40 TFSI Premium gets 16-inch, 15-spoke "Y" design alloy wheels, halogen headlamps, light / rain sensor and electrically retractable door mirrors. The car is also available with Audi's High Gloss Package.

On the inside, the A3 40 TFSI Premium is equipped with a 4-spoke, multifunction steering wheel, new ambient transparent inlays in 3D look, floor mats and leatherette - fabric upholstery. Customers can choose between the option of black, chestnut brown and pashmina beige for interior upholstery.

The car is equipped with Audi Multimedia Interface (MMI), dual-zone air-conditioning with sun sensor and rear AC vents, rear parking sensors and cruise control. The Premium also gets lighting package plus, electronically adjustable driver seat and a chrome package.

Safety features include seven airbags, anti-slip regulation, electronic stabilisation control and anti-theft wheel bolts.

The Audi A3 40 TFSI is powered by a 1,798cc, 4-cylinder, 177 BHP @ 5,100-6,200 rpm and 250 Nm of torque @ 1,250-5000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission. Audi claims that the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and return a fuel efficiency of 16.6 kpl.

German luxury carmaker Audi, is considering launching manual transmission variants of the A3 and A4 sedans in India.

At present, the A3 and A4 are available with automatic transmissions only. However, the company believes that in India, there is a strong demand for manual variants. The Q3 SUV accounts for 25-30% of Audi's sales in the country. Of that, about 10-12% comes from the manual version of the car.

The Q3 manual cost about Rs. 3 lakh less than the automatic. The A3 and A4 could get the Q3's MQ 350 6-speed manual transmission. They are also likely to be priced lower than their automatic siblings.

If the A3 and A4 are launched with manual transmissions, it will make them the only ones in their respective segments. Audi's competitors, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, have revealed that they have no plans to launch manual versions of their cars in India. 

At the same time, Audi has revealed that it does not plan to launch a hatchback to rival the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1-Series.

Source: ET Auto

German luxury carmaker, Audi has launched the A3 sedan in India at prices starting from 22.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The A3, Audi's smallest sedan, uses the latest MQB platform that underpins various cars from the Volkswagen group, including the Skoda Octavia and follows the same design language as other Audi sedans. It is 4456 mm long, 1796 mm wide and 1416 mm high with a wheelbase of 2367 mm.

The A3 is available with a choice of two engines - petrol and diesel. The diesel engine is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder unit (dubbed 35TDI) that produces 141 bhp @ 3500-4000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque @ 1750-3000 rpm. The petrol A3 is powered by a 1.8, 4-cylinder, turbocharged unit (dubbed 40TFSI) that develops 178 bhp @ 5100-6200 rpm and 250 Nm of torque @ 1250-5000 rpm. Both the petrol and diesel variants come with front-wheel drive and DSG automatic transmissions. However, while the petrol gets a 7-speed S-Tronic unit, the diesel has to make do with a 6-speed gearbox.

The diesel version is available in four trim levels, while the petrol comes in just one. The list of features available on the A3 includes a panoramic glass sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, LED day-time running lights, 7-inch touchscreen multimedia infotainment system with handwriting recognition, electronic dual-zone climate control, electically adjustable front seats seven airbags, ABS and ESC among others. The car comes with a choice of 16 and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Audi assembles the A3 sedan at the Volkswagen group's Skoda plant at Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. It is the sixth model from the company to be assembled in India after the A6 and A4 sedans and the Q5, Q7 and Q3 SUVs.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

Diesel:

• A3 35TDI Attraction - Rs 22.96 lakh
• A3 35TDI Premium - Rs. 25.95 lakh
• A3 35TDI Premium Plus - Rs. 29.95 lakh
• A3 35TDI Technology - Rs. 32.66 lakh

Petrol:

• A3 40TFSI Premium Plus - 28.95 lakh

German luxury carmaker, Audi has started production of the A3 sedan from the Volkswagen group's Skoda plant at Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. This is the sixth model from the company to be manufactured at the plant after the A6 and A4 sedans and the Q5, Q7 and Q3 SUVs.

The A3 will be produced in a specially designated hall which covers a floor area of 20,000 square metres. The Q3 and Q7 are also produced in this hall.
Audi and its dealers believe that the A3 will be a strong seller. The anticipated demand for the car is very high many dealers are believed to have asked the company to double the number of cars allotted to them.

The A3 is Audi's entry level offering in India, positioned below the A4 will create a new segment in the market. Expected to be priced in the Rs. 25-30 lakh price bracket, it will take on the Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1-Series, which are hatchbacks. The A3, being a sedan, is almost certain to eat into the sales of these two cars.

The Audi A3 is likely to be available in India with a choice of two engines - 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre, turbocharged diesel.