The 2013 Audi A3 has been presented to the public today at a special preview event ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
According to the German carmaker, it is actually the first vehicle to use the new MQB platform (Modular Transverse Matrix) which will underpin more future Audi A3 models as well as the next-generation Volkswagen Golf.
The company also says that the three-door version is the first one to make an appearance. It is 80 kg (176 lbf) lighter than the predecessor and measures 4,237 mm long, 1,777 mm wide and 1,421 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,601 mm.
Under the hood, the all-new A3 will be available with two gasoline and one diesel engine. The 1.4-liter TFSI entry-level generates 121 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque, the 1.8-liter TFSI develops 177 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, while the 2.0-liter TDI diesel produces 148 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.
The 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines will initially be linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and the 1.8 TFSI will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic as standard.
The 2013 Audi A3 will hit the German dealerships in spring with prices due to start at €21,600.
According to the German carmaker, it is actually the first vehicle to use the new MQB platform (Modular Transverse Matrix) which will underpin more future Audi A3 models as well as the next-generation Volkswagen Golf.
The company also says that the three-door version is the first one to make an appearance. It is 80 kg (176 lbf) lighter than the predecessor and measures 4,237 mm long, 1,777 mm wide and 1,421 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,601 mm.
Under the hood, the all-new A3 will be available with two gasoline and one diesel engine. The 1.4-liter TFSI entry-level generates 121 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque, the 1.8-liter TFSI develops 177 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, while the 2.0-liter TDI diesel produces 148 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.
The 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines will initially be linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and the 1.8 TFSI will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic as standard.
The 2013 Audi A3 will hit the German dealerships in spring with prices due to start at €21,600.
