Spy photographers have spotted a new Audi A3 with a revised front fascia. It appears as though the new A3 will better reflect Audi’s corporate face seen on the all-new A4 and A5. The new A3 is characterized by a sharper front end incorporating the newly-designed single-frame grill and small fins on the lower edge of the bumper. It is also believed that the car’s Xenon headlights will receive the same optic treatment found throughout the Audi lineup.
The A3 is scheduled to be replaced by an all-new model in 2009.
In an attempt to become a bigger player in the luxury segment currently occupied by BMW and Mercedes, Audi has given its entire lineup a similar corporate face. Although its cars are now easier to spot, Audi has been criticized for making its cars too bland and void of any unique-to-the-model styling. The most recent example of Audi’s styling can be seen in the all-new A4 — unveiled this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
September 14, 2007
09/14, 12:01 PM
posted by:
Carguy5
This doesnt look too different from the current sportback. I was behind one yesterday and it looked like it was lacking in the wow dept.
09/14, 12:24 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Wow this car is wild Its in a cage lol
09/14, 12:24 PM
posted by:
AU_354
It’s just a bumper update… S-line actually. Looks better than the current one.
09/14, 12:32 PM
posted by:
DaHarder
I’d hardly consider this a ‘restyle’ worth noting…
More like a very minor update… at best.
BAH!
09/14, 12:44 PM
posted by:
seanm415
zzzzzz
09/14, 12:52 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
This is like saying you bought a new suit when all you did was change ties.
09/14, 1:56 PM
posted by:
autonut
tripleonefive to answer your question: view from Auschwitz.
09/14, 1:58 PM
posted by:
sunshine1810
The new styling found on the A5 is much nicer but I wish Audi got rid of that hideously large grill.
09/14, 2:00 PM
posted by:
sharpie
The updated front is a slight improvement over the current grille.
09/14, 2:01 PM
posted by:
Hugh Jass
Quattro + 2L + DSG – open sky = I’ll look at it seriously.
09/14, 2:35 PM
posted by:
LP640
erm……………its just the same car nothing’s changed
09/14, 2:38 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
Still no quattro, looks good needs different wheels.
09/14, 2:59 PM
posted by:
goldfish
it’s looks nice, but a bit on the (early 2002) sentra side
09/14, 6:23 PM
posted by:
Commodore
I can barely make out any differences
09/15, 3:16 PM
posted by:
BLISS
I HOPE THE NEW UP-COMING MODEL IS MORE INTERESTING.
09/15, 3:40 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
Still no Quattro for A3 and the US market. I think the Audi wants the A1/S1 to take its place for having quattro in US.
09/16, 1:58 PM
posted by:
Veda
Dunno why they don’t just bring the 2 door 2.0T version to US, it’s a lot of fun.
09/17, 2:16 PM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
What’s with the chain link, what it’s a pound puppy?
That must be pics from the junkyard, I mean the Audi dealership.
Joke for the day: What is the biggest contribution Audi has made to the US economy?
Answer: Keeping the tow truck companies in business!!!