Audi A3 launches facelift model: new interior style, starting from 35,650 euros

Audi released official pictures of the new Audi A3, showing the new car’s front face, driving lights, interior, etc., and will also provide a new style Allstreet crossover version. The car was first delivered in Germany in March.

The 35 TFSI Sportback version is priced at 35,650 euros in Germany (IT House note: currently about 280,000 yuan), and the sedan version requires an additional price of 800 euros (currently about 6,280 yuan).

▲ Comparison of the front face of the new model and the old model

The appearance of the new Audi A3 has changed slightly. The front face of the new car will adopt a new style, with changeable daytime running lights, and the interior has been adjusted. It is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 10.1-inch central control screen, and a redesigned center console.

The facelifted A3 is available in both crossover and sedan options in the UK, and will initially be available with two powertrain options: a 35 TFSI 1.5L mild-hybrid version and a 35 TDI 2.0L diesel engine version.

In terms of appearance, the new Audi A3 adopts a new hexagonal frameless grille, which is flatter than the old model; the S line package still retains the polygonal vent shape on both sides of the front enclosure, and the spoiler at the bottom Added vertical connections.

▲ Audi A3 Sportback with S line package

The front also gets new side air intakes and a redesigned spoiler designed to make the car look lower. Audi said that the rear part of the car also uses a new bumper and a new bumper, inspired by the legendary model RS2 Avant.

Audi officials said that this new car uses a matrix LED light set, which can switch the style of daytime running lights through the car system. There are four styles available. In addition, Audi also redesigned the welcome/home lighting effects.

▲ Audi A3 Sedan

In terms of interior, the new car will come standard with the Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument panel and a three-spoke steering wheel. The new car’s shift lever is smaller, the air-conditioning outlet has also been improved, the interior ambient lighting covers more areas, and the colors have been upgraded to 30 colors.

All Audi A3 series come standard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.1-inch central control screen. The car will also support more applications and voice interaction capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the new car will support functions such as high beam assist and dual-zone air conditioning. The new car also supports Apple CarPlay or Android Auto mobile phone interconnection. In terms of assisted driving, collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise, and lane change assist functions will all appear on new models.

In addition, Audi has improved the lighting system, including backlit doors and contour lights on the center console and cup holders, and also offers a new optional Sonos sound system, which replaces the previous B&O system.

Thanks to suspension adjustments and larger wheels, the Audi A3’s ground clearance has been increased by 30mm, resulting in a higher seating position. The car’s trunk volume is 380L, and it can reach 1,200L after the rear seats are folded.

In terms of power, the new Audi A3 currently only provides a 1.5T mild hybrid system version (35TFSI model) with a maximum power of 148 horsepower (110kW) and is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. An improved plug-in hybrid model will be launched later this year. .

In addition, an upgraded version of the Audi S3 will be launched later this year, equipped with an upgraded 2.0L engine with power increased to 329bhp, and will also be equipped with the torque divider system previously offered on the RS3.