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In 1996, the primary Audi A3 primarily established the premium compact section, however that distinction very solely carried significance in Europe. Gradually, and particularly in its 2 most up-to-date generations, its company relative, the Volkswagen Golf, has become one thing of a real premium hatch while not the badge, effort additional and additional individuals to surprise if there was some extent to splurging for the more expensive Audi. Then the new mini Cooper came on to effectively steal the thunder within the new century's compact premium market. within the past few years, Audi's A3 lineup has been scrambling around in search of definition. it's continued marketing in alright numbers in Europe (and it presently accounts for twenty p.c of annual Audi sales worldwide), however officers acknowledge the automobile might do far better elsewhere.
The first 2 generations of the A3 – 1996 then 2003 – were solely offered in hatchback kind. however currently that Audi has its sights on increasing the range's charm globally, when the U.S. begins taking delivery of the third generation within the fall of 2013, there'll be a replacement sedan bodystyle to accompany the five-door Sportback. meaning a replacement A3 remains over a year away for US, however we have a tendency to could not wait to drive it, thus we have a tendency to headed to the hatchback-loving Spanish island of Mallorca to sample it for you.
This A3 is sure to save prices on production whereas enabling a lot of bigger profit margins due partially to considerably larger sales volumes. All new A3 variants ar to use the recently launched MQB vehicle design – it's the primary within the VW cluster clan to use this – built by Volkswagen for a large vary of smaller models with crosswise engines up front. Profits-wise, the choices list is as long as those we have seen for the A6, A7, or A8, and it's loaded with tempting enhancements.
