The 2013 A3 model is already an impressive vehicle on its own. Though looking like a hatchback family car, it had great reviews for its performance and consistency with technological advances. In fact, a great number of car owners considered it as a high-end vehicle with a great number of gadgets to entice your purchase. If you considered this product a great car to drive, then you will be surprised just how the 2015 A3 Sedan variant will be. The A3 hatchback was actually just a way to test the waters for Audi.
The German auto manufacturing company decided to make a big step on the A3 in order to please not only the American but also the booming Chinese car market.
What To Expect Under the Hood?
The car is powered by a 1.8 liter turbocharged engine that can generate 170 horsepower and a torque of 180 pounds per feet of torque. There is also a larger version with a 2.0 liter engine. The bigger versioned engine will produce 200 horsepower in an all-wheel drive variant of the A3 Quattro.
Ready for the US and Chinese Market
There are a lot of things that have changed over the past years. Since the 2008 crisis, the automotive industry suffered and even needed help from the government. Fortunately, there are improvements seen in the industry. Ford even garnered billions of dollars of income in 2012 alone. This may be the same reason why Audi is deciding to enter the US market with the A3. Aside from the US, they are also trying to join compete against Chinese brands and even Kia in the car market in China.
A3 Technology
Because of the tech-savvy design of the A3 in 2013 model, a lot of people are now expecting more.
Thanks to the integration of internet type function to the car; it is now a performance savvy and a high tech machine that provides a different experience. With a classy leather upholstery to top it all off, it is a great car on its own.
Competition
A lot of people are already making comparisons with the Audi A3. The Mercedes Benz CLA has found a tough contender. In terms of dynamic use, comfort, and overall performance, Audi A3 can be that car that delivers steering comfort alongside the best throttle response.
So how much is the car? Ranging between $28,000-32,000, this is a great option for a high-performance vehicle.
Audi is now one of the best brands that you can expect in the market. Building the 2015 A3 following the 2013 hatchback is a challenge. A3 is now the epitome of what Audi can do. With the hatchback experiment for the 2013 A3, there is a possibility that the company will also be a big name in the Chinese market in the next couple of years. For those who love a sedan, this is the time to get excited with an Audi.