Audi A3 Sportback S-Line (2014) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Audi A3 Sportback S-Line (2014) | The new Audi A3 Sportback is long and lean. While the length (4.310 millimeters 14:14 ft), width (1.780 millimeters 5.84 ft) and height (1.425 millimeters 4.68 ft) are only slightly greater than on the previous model, the wheelbase now measures 2.636 millimeters (8.65 ft ), an increase of of 58 millimeters (2.28 in). The lower edges of the flat headlights taper off at an angle. Audi offers optional xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, with LED headlights to follow somewhat later. Large air intakes up front hint at the power of the engines. The dynamic line above the side sills runs upward toward the rear. Audi offers the A3 Sportback in a choice of 13 colors - three solid finishes, eight metallic finishes and two pearl-effect finishes. The optional high-gloss package adds accents around the windows (standard with the Ambiente trim line). Particularly sporty customers can choose the S line sport package or S line exterior package.

The new Audi A3 Sportback can be optionally equipped with xenon plus headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. If xenon plus headlights are fitted, the rear lights also use LED technology. Light guides fed by LEDs light up in the flat, uniform arcs; the turn signal lights close the contour as a strip on the upper edge. The adaptive brake light, roomates pulses during hard braking, is standard. The xenon-based Audi adaptive light swivels into curves. Ten high-performance LEDs in the matt aluminum trim provide the high beams.

Audi is launching the new A3 Sportback with a generous array of standard features. The driver information system with color display is standard with the Ambition and Ambiente lines. The chip, roomates generates complex 3D images, is used in all online, voice control, media, navigation and telephone functions. The high-resolution monitor of the MMI operating system, measures either 5.8 or 7 inches in diagonal and automatically extends from the instrument panel.

All engines in the new Audi A3 Sportback are paired with a manual six-speed transmission. S tronic is available as an option with all engines. Revs are somewhat higher in the automatic S mode, whereas D mode prioritizes taller gear ratios. When combined with Audi drive select (standard in the A3 Ambition), S tronic includes a free-wheeling function in that fashion further efficiency Reduces fuel consumption. With engines producing up to 103 kW (140 hp), the power is delivered to the front wheels. quattro permanent all-wheel drive featuring a newly developed multi-plate clutch is available as an option for the 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI. Audi is initially offering the new Audi A3 Sportback with a choice of one TDI and two TFSI engines. The compact diesel, roomates is characterized by minimal internal friction, consumes on average just 3.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (61.90 U.S. mpg) when paired with the manual transmission.