Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology

Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Description

Despite being an affordable luxury car, the new Audi A3 looks sharper and contemporary than before. The styling is very youthful and there is a sporty appeal to the vehicle too. Though it looks like A4 and has similar silhouette and proportions, the car has been well tuned and is certainly an improvement on the previous one. The new Audi A3 offers excellent driving dynamics, and a good balance between ride comfort and enthusiastic driving.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Exterior

  The design is well proportioned and the car manages to look quite pleasing. The hexagonal grille gives it a distinct identity, while the stylish LED headlamps and daytime running lamps make it stand out on the road. The front bumper also has been redesigned. The side profile gets a strong shoulder line that runs all along the length, and lends dynamism and balance to A3 35 TFSI. The rear profile is highlighted with a beautiful and detailed tail lamp assembly, which intrudes nicely into the boot lid. The rear bumper has been revised as well, and now looks more aggressive and sporty. The 16-spoke alloys look good and add to the presence.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Interior

  Step inside the Audi A3 35 TFSI, and you will be welcomed into a vibrant and plush-looking passenger cabin done up in beige-black and all-black colour schemes. The cabin is absolutely exceptional and is very nearly an automotive work of art, such is the quality of attention to detail. The seats are comfortable, and there is more than enough space both for the front and for the rear passengers. Seating three abreast at the rear is bit tight but, overall, the space inside is excellent with headroom and legroom being more that generous. The panoramic sunroof adds to the feeling of space inside.
  The driver and passenger seats are electrically adjustable. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is a joy to hold and finding the perfect driving position simply isn’t an issue. The multi-information display remains the same and packs in a lot of info, and everything is easy to read. The boot is very accommodating with 425 litre of capacity.
  
  In terms of comfort and convenience features, A3 35 TFSI offers dual-zone climate control, reversing camera, rear AC vents and parking sensors at the front and rear, wireless phone charging function, revised three-spoke steering wheel, leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, and a 7-inch retractable touch screen infotainment system, to name a few. However, the car has missed out on common features like start/stop button and keyless entry. The new A3 is also devoid of the fancy virtual cockpit – a fully digital instrument cluster found in the A4 and the Q7.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Engine & Transmission

  At the heart of the new Audi A3 35 TFSI is a 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder DOHC engine that is tuned to churn out 148 bhp of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque at as low as 1500 rpm. With its 7-speed automatic gearbox, it can get up to 100 kmph from a standstill in 8.2 seconds and get up to a top speed of 224 kmpl.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Mileage

  The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of Audi A3 35 TFSI is 19.2 kmpl. The new engine features engine deactivation as the ECU is programmed to shut of 2 of the 4 cylinders in low or medium load conditions, which helps in achieving high fuel efficiency.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Braking and Safety

  Braking performance is impressive too; it has a good amount of stopping power and the brake pedal bite is ideal for you to judge the desired distance to stop the car. When it comes to safety and security features, the new Audi A3 35 TFSI has a lot and just in case you’re wondering exactly what it has, here’s the extensive list: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control, Traction Control along with plethora of airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, seat belt warning, remote central locking, speed-sensing door lock, etc.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Performance and Handling

  The new 1.4-litre petrol engine has good performance in the city as the autobox makes driving in stop-go traffic a breeze. It’s remarkably refined too at moderate revs and the superb cabin insulation filters out the engine noise really well; however, the engine note gets more and more audible at high revs. The steering is direct and offers superb feel. Handling is predictable too with minimal body roll if you would like to push it around the curves. The ride is extremely compliant on most surfaces. At low speeds, the suspension keenly absorbs most of the irregularities on the tarmac. Even at high speed, only the large potholes seep through to the cabin.

• Audi A3 35 TFSI Technology Verdict

  The car offers more bang for the buck by being better equipped than its rival, the Mercedes-Benz CLA, and the ride quality is also impressive with surefooted handling.