AUDI A3 · photos, packages and modifications

The new Audi A3 overall is an attractive premium hatch that is ready to provide tough competition to its rivals the Mk7VW Golf and the BMW 1 series. The interior and overall style of the model is lovable just like any Audi. The A3 offers an improved ride quality along with a better and relaxed drive though compared to its competitors the A3 lacks the sharpness its rival's offers. You can choose from a vast range of diesel and petrol engines but the best pick out of the lot based on the perfect blend of performance and economy is the 1.6 TDI which uses the 1.4 cylinder deactivation technology.

The Audi A3 however does not move on its appearance very quickly and individuals may face problems in differentiating an A3 from an A6, A4 or even A1, however the conservative Audi styling has never stood in between the success of the brand's cars. Individually, the A3 is a smart, attention grabbing car that possesses some very neat detailing to its credit, however the more appealing and impressive part of the car is its interior. The interior using high quality material is aesthetically designed acquiring decent kit to its credit. Every A3 model comes with a stop start function, air-con, alloy 16 inch wheels, Bluetooth, and a 5.8 inch, slim screen controlled by the Audi MMI which slides out of the dash's top. The Specifications further provide a choice from the trim levels of S line, SE and Sport. Among the three trims the S line models top the entire A3 with an athletic body kit, 18 inch alloy wheels and Xenon headlights.

Reviewing the A3 in terms of standard suspension, it is evident that Audi has traded handling ability in favor of comfort, which at the end is no bad thing as the handling of A3 is still doing well even after being a little uninvolving. With a bit of felt firmness the A3 now allows better bump ride. For those who crave more standard suspension it is available on the S line and Sport models in which you can get more sportier settings for no extra cost at all. The 1.6 liter TDI and the 1.4 petrol engines are more preferred though none are exceptionally quick however both offer a sound drive. The 1.8 liter petrol engine is a tad faster but also requires you to spend more to run them. The 2.0 TDI is a little grumpy though is excitingly efficientt.