Just yesterday Audi took the wraps off its updated A3 for Europe, and on Friday the German automaker revealed what is in store for the U.S.-spec car. While the A3’s styling will be almost identical in both markets, the U.S. will get the typical snuff in engine choices.
In the U.S., the A3 will be available with two engine choices — a 200 horsepower 2.0L TFSI unit or a 250 horsepower 3.2L V6.
2.0L cars will come standard with a six-speed manual while the 3.2L unit will only be available with Audi’s S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. However, the S-tronic transmission can be mated to either engine.
New for the 2009 A3, buyers will be able to order the 2.0L TFSI in all-wheel drive quattro guise, which will also use the S-tronic gearbox.
As with the previous A3, the U.S. market will only get the five-door version.
The new A3 will begin showing up in dealer showrooms this Fall, at which time pricing will be announced.
04/25, 9:25 AM
posted by:
xyunya
How is it different from 2008 model?
04/25, 9:26 AM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
same ****, different year
04/25, 9:41 AM
posted by:
howsmydriving
How much are they going to gouge consumers for this Astra on steriods?
04/25, 10:14 AM
posted by:
LaCaLover
I’m going to get another one of these. Why use the word gouge? This is a quality item and worth every penny. It’s only 32k decently optioned
04/25, 10:53 AM
posted by:
Astonman12
what the hell, why do we only get the 5 door? the 3 door is hotter! do they think it will cannabalize sales of the VW GTI?
04/25, 12:40 PM
posted by:
lyndon_h
Wake me when they make a RS3
04/25, 1:02 PM
posted by:
xyunya
Cant you get Golf uhm Rabbit for much less? Same mill, same tranny, same everything?
04/25, 1:51 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
…is that before or after the steak and beer? Eh, either way it’s a happy ending.
04/25, 4:35 PM
posted by:
xyunya
somehow happy ending does not associate with steak and beer. cultural differences?
04/25, 4:51 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
xyunya: there was another post between my two about a massage parlour. LLN is getting a little edit happy these days and some of the cuts are a little tough to fathom. The other day I used the full word bull**** and 10 minutes later it was changed to bs. Usually they only seem to be this anal when it comes to GM articles, so I’m at a bit of a loss to explain this one.
04/25, 8:28 PM
posted by:
Bimmer
The way gas prices going up this days, I would opt for a diesel or 1.6 4-banger. Oh, wait, it’s not sold in North America, so screw you, Audi, I’ll be looking at MINI.
04/25, 10:46 PM
posted by:
autonut
johnny, I noticed a bit of communism here as well. A lot of my posts go strait into censorship basket and some are outright castrated.
04/25, 10:47 PM
posted by:
autonut
Bimmer, there is no comparo between Mini and A3. Mini definitely drivers car, especially with 37 mpg.
04/26, 3:04 PM
posted by:
The Stig
The addition of quattro in the 2.0L is good news but the A3 is still a Golf.
04/27, 9:44 PM
posted by:
A4
WTF AUDI
I want a quattro 2.0t A3, i got very excited, and then LLN rains on my day with “only available with S-tronic” ARE YOU SERIOUS
Give me a 6-speed manual, just because i like to get through a snowstorm and not deal with torque steer doesnt mean i want an automatic. and dont argue with me, its a god damn automatic.