Only lightweight car can be really sporty and efficient. In the basic version with a 1.4 TFSI engine, the new Audi A3 weighs less than 1,175 kilograms, best value against the competition. Compared to the previous model designers have achieved a reduction of the weight that reaches, in some engines, the 80 kilograms, thus reversing once the spiral of car weight and remaining faithful to the principle of Audi extremely lightweight. steels high- tech hot forged, used for the interior of the new Audi A3, reduce vehicle weight of 18 kilograms. The engine hood and fenders are aluminum. This solution makes possible a reduction of the weight of 9 kg. Although many parts used for the frame and the interior help to reduce weight: the oscillating supports aluminum front axle to the fan motor of the air conditioning.
The new Audi A3 is proposed road in the name of sportsmanship and essential. Each element of its design is precise and expressive sculptural line of athletic and low engine compartment lid, the strong shoulder line and the sloping rear pillars strongly emphasize the horizontal dimension of the car. The premium compact segment is 4.24 meters long, 1.78 meters wide and 1.42 meters high. Compared to the previous step is increased, time is of 2.60 meters.
At the front stands the large single-frame hex. On request, Audi supplies the xenon plus headlights, which are combined with daytime running lights in LED technology, in which case even for the rear lights are LEDs used. In the second stage will also be available full-LED headlamp.
The interior continues the lightweight athletic design of the exterior. A cantilever arm that wraps around the dash, slim and fastened to a relatively low, it appears as if suspended above the center console. The large round ventilation nozzles, whose design is inspired by aeronautical instrumentation, the elegant framework and climate controls shaped plastic moldings help to accentuate the aesthetics of the cockpit, bringing on board the A3 quality typical of luxury cars higher. The seats and steering wheels have been
completely redesigned, but their controls are clear and intuitive as on board of any Audi. The luggage compartment has a volume of 365 liters.
Audi Connect:
Connect with the environment in regard to the mobile infotainment and driver assistance systems, the new Audi A3 offers, on request, novel solutions for its segment. With the concept of "Audi connect", the brand offers its customers tailor-made online services that put the driver in touch with their surroundings, providing important information quickly and easily understood.
To use the new services is available to a wide range of infotainment elements, first of all the MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch. Among the special features of this system are the ultra-thin 7-inch monitor that
comes out electrically from the bridge and the new control system that provides for the incorporation of '"MMI touch" in the rotating switch. The Audi Phone Box mates in a simple and comfortable mobile phones to the vehicle, while the sound system Bang & Olufsen hi-fi with emotions pure.
The driver assistance systems Audi cars taken directly from the upper class, offering excellent driving comfort. The driver assistance systems are available dall'adaptive cruise control Audi side assist, Audi lane assist and active safety system Audi pre sense basic. Ambition in the fitting and Environment Information System of the driver with advice break is standard.
The new A3 is launched with a TDI and two TFSI variants, the displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 liters, the power from 122 hp (90 kW) to 180 hp (132 kW). All three engines are in line with Audi's downsizing philosophy, while the technology of the Audi modular efficiency system help to reduce consumption by an average of 12% over the previous model. The new 2.0 TDI consumes only 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 km, with CO2 emissions of 106 grams per kilometer.
In the coming months, Audi plans to further expand the range of engines available: by the end of 2012 will join the highly efficient 1.6 TDI, whose average consumption amounted to only 3.8 liters of diesel per 100 km (with emissions of to 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer). Regarding the engines, another flagship of the new A3 is the 1.4 TFSI technology "cylinder on demand" that under conditions of partial load puts to rest two of its four cylinders. Are being set up other engines, which are also characterized by efficiency, power and emissions, including an engine powered by the Audi E-gas, produced in a sustainable manner. Even in terms of transmission, the new A3 reiterates its technical qualities. The version with the 1.8 TFSI engine is launched with a seven-speed S tronic, which, in combination with the adjustment of the dynamic behavior "Audi drive select," provides the function of coasting. For the 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines is expected to be combined with a manual six-speed transmission. A brief for the more powerful engines will be available all-wheel drive quattro.5
Thanks to the optional "Audi drive select" (of standard on Ambition) the driver is able to vary the mode of operation of the engine management, the power steering and the S tronic. The system also interacts with adaptive shock absorbers,proposed as an option, with the adaptive cruise control or speed control with the adaptive light and air conditioning. The wheels range from 16 to 18 inches in diameter, while the sports suspension is available in two versions.
The sophisticated chassis of the new A3 combines sporty driving pleasure, comfort, and excellent stability. The sensitive and efficient direct-drive power steering is electromechanically operated. In the electronic stability control (ESC) is the integrated electronic locking latch mechanism that, at high cornering speeds, ensures a smoother and safer handling.
The new Audi A3 will go on sale in late spring of this year. The first units will be delivered to customers in the summer. Three are the outfits that the customer can choose: Attraction, Ambition and Ambient. For each setting of the Audi designers have provided very interesting new colors and materials. There are also many options designed to put even more emphasis on sportsmanship and to increase the level of comfort: light adaptive the Panorama glass roof.
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