The new version of the Audi A3 is called allstreet and is renewed with an even more muscular design.
With an evolution that has spanned four generations, the compact car with the four rings returns to the scene with a series of innovations that integrate the brand's new corporate identity.
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The hexagonal single frame, without a frame and wider than the previous model, generous air intakes and an incisive bumper that further emphasizes the dynamic character of the car, are among the innovations that stand out on an aesthetic level, together with the inspired front spoiler to the RS models in the S line look variant.
"The Audi A3 allstreet stands out from the rest of the Audi A3 family right from the first glance - commented Stephan Fahr-Becker, team leader exterior design at Audi AG - and the new urban crossover is unique among premium compact cars. It is strongly characterized by "raised structure and a matt black octagonal single frame, complete with a honeycomb grille with a more marked vertical development than the Audi A3 Sportback".
A stylistic element, the latter, which brings the Audi A3 allstreet closer to the models in the Audi Q range. The three grooves corresponding to the front spoiler and the extractor, with an off-road vocation, are exclusive to the compact crossover, as are the miniskirts and the contrasting finishes in the lower area of the doors.
The black logos complete the aesthetic package.
The ride of the Audi A3 allstreet is raised by 30 mm compared to the Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan.
A feature that promotes accessibility and brings with it a dominant driving position as well as a specific calibration of springs and shock absorbers.
The suspension with 15 mm longer travel and the tires with more generous shoulder area contribute to the increase in ground clearance.
Among the optional equipment, the progressive steering, with variable gear ratio and assistance, stands out, with a sportier calibration than the previous Audi A3 range.
The new Audi A3 allstreet adopts 17-inch alloy wheels as standard from the first trim level instead of the 16-inch wheels as original equipment for the entry versions of the Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan.
18 and 19 inch wheels are available on request.
At launch, the new Audi A3 range, produced at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt, will be offered with two 4-cylinder engines supercharged by turbocharger and combined with the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission: 2.0 (35) TDI with 150 HP and 360 Nm of torque and 1.5 (35) TFSI with 150 HP and 250 Nm.
The latter with 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology.
Following the launch, during the second quarter, further Tfsi and Tdi engines will be introduced.
The new Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan will reach Italian dealerships during the month of May and will initially be offered in the Business, Business Advanced and S line edition versions with prices starting from 37.
The Audi A3 allstreet, also expected in Italian dealerships in May, is available in Business, Business Advanced and Identity Contrast configurations with prices starting from 39,500 euros.
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