2018-2019 Audi A3 brand restyling

The car first appeared on the world market in 1996 and even then was able to win the attention of many. It was originally released as a three-door hatchback that was built on the PQ34 platform. Three years later, a five-door version with an all-wheel drive version went on sale.

Over 7 years of sales, about 900 thousand cars were sold, and already in 2003, the German concern introduced the second generation of their favorite car. Production was carried out until 2012, and in addition to the hatchback, a convertible was available.

Since 2012, the German automobile company has been engaged in the sale of the third generation, but already now they have presented a new, fourth generation car of 2018.

Exterior

This model is not difficult to recognize on the street even if you don’t see the usual 4 rings, since the 6-angle radiator grill, which has the shape of a trapezoid, immediately gives it out. The grille has a chrome trim, and the narrow main headlights have a modern appearance due to the zigzag line from the bottom.

The front bumper has also changed compared to the previous version, now it is equipped with large air intakes and has an aerodynamic look and shape. The large hood is equipped with two stamping lines that converge closer to the bumper, but are trimmed with a false grate.

The windshield has a sloping shape, the roof has become more rounded and smoothly transitioning to the stern of the car. The front pillars are specially made very narrow to increase the visibility of the driver and reduce blind spots. The side windows are chrome edged, and the stamping line runs through the entire side of the car, connecting the front and rear lights.

The rear-view mirror has two colors, mounted on a special small rack. In the basic configuration, the car is equipped with 18-inch wheels.

The rear doors of the car are quite small, in addition, in the lower part they are too narrow, which worsens the landing of passengers in the second row of seats. A spoiler mounted on top of the rear window significantly degrades visibility, and the license plate is covered by the longitudinal projections of the door. The rear bumper is large, the exhaust pipe with under it is almost invisible.

Interior

The external decoration of the car received almost no significant changes. The front panel has not received frills or anything special. Classic climate system deflectors are round in shape. Immediately below them, you can find many pleasant to the touch keys to control the functions of the car.

In the middle of the center console is a large 12.3-inch touch screen on which all the necessary data will be displayed. The screen itself is offered in two variations, it all depends on the preferences of customers.

The steering wheel has an asymmetric shape due to a straight line at the bottom and a three-spoke design as a whole. The center console is wide enough, it contains all the necessary keys and knobs, as well as a gear lever.

Technical specifications

The dimensions of the car also remained virtually unchanged:

• length - 4.31 m;
• width - 1.79 m;
• height - 1.43 m;
• wheelbase - 2.64 m;
• ground clearance for domestic roads - 0.165 m.

The basic equipment will be equipped with a one-liter engine with a capacity of 115 horsepower. In addition, power units of 1.4 and 2 liters will be presented, the power of which will be 150 and 190 hp. respectively.

Diesel power units are represented by three options:

• 1.6 liters, 110 h.p. with a torque of 250 N.m;
• 2 liters (150 and 184 "horses").

Hybrid versions will appear a little later and will be presented only in Europe. The transmission is a 6-speed manual and automatic. When choosing a powerful ICE with all-wheel drive, a 7-band robot will be offered.

Cost

The car went on sale in the domestic market this spring.The basic configuration of 2018 Audi will cost one and a half million rubles. The maximum version costs a little less than 2.5 million.