AUDI A3 Cabriolet · photos, packages and modifications

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a competitor with the Volkswagen Eos and the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The A3 Cabriolet seems to lose a bit on certain angles however the quality of the vehicle cannot in any way be doubted. The canvas roof of the Cabriolet does a wonderful job in reducing the wind and road noise rather comparatively it is only a decibel louder than a hatch riding on the motorway. The Cabriolet also has large windows which mean more light and of course visibility too however the twin roll hoop block the rear window view badly. All models of the A3 Cabriolet come well equipped with the wide range of proficient engines except the Standard Spec model along with an entirely automatic foldable roof that folds silently in 10 seconds at the speed of 19 mph.

Audi A3 Cabriolet looks similar to its Hatchback family members. Features that capture attention include the huge roof which is even larger than the roof on the bigger Cabriolet A4 and the petite rear deck. The lamp clusters also make a mark in helping the model stand out. Overall the roof explains the look of the A3 Cabriolet of a top heavy vehicle with an immediate highlight end. The cabin quality is also ready to compete any high class rival any day. A wide choice is available in the form of 4 trim levels including the Technik, Standard, Sport and the S line.

Audi claims of having its A3's open top stiffened in the models however the rigidity is still missing. The car also delivers tremors provided travelling on a rough road rattling its steering wheel and the A pillars. This spoils the comfort of the car and though the suspension is supple the ride isn't as relaxing as thought to be. The handling of the car is also not sharp as the car is noisy, heavy with steering experience being below intelligent and the brakes soft. On smooth roads however the drive is quiet and the canvas largely minimizes the outer wind and road noises.

The A3 Cabriolet is delivered equipped with front passenger, driver and side fitted airbags along with the electronic stability control and the ABS. Also the Cabriolet possesses roll over protection bars built behind the front seats.

The A3 Cabriolet offers a standard semi automatic roof which has been updated with a fully automatic car hood on the models of Sport, Technik and S line. The automatic version equals to the opening flat of the roof on a simple touch of a button at the speed of 19 mph. The load area is an open handed one for any convertible; however the narrow boot opening seems uncomfortable. The split fold rear seats fitted by Audi however expand the 260 litres boot to a 674 litres boot.