Audi says it’s bringing another diesel-powered 50-state model to the United States later this year – this time it’s a 2.0-liter TDI-equipped A3 hatchback. Audi announced the new model earlier today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and the automaker says that U.S. sales will begin early in 2010.
The A3 TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter clean diesel – the same motor under the hood of the VW Jetta TDI – hooked up to Audi’s S tronic dual-clutch transmission. It’ll only be available with front-wheel-drive. The 2.0 TDI puts out 140-horsepower and 236 lb-ft. of torque.
Audi says the A3 TDI’s 2.0-liter doesn’t require any after-treatment system and that it’ll be capable of over 40 mpg on the highway.
The A3 TDI will be well equipped – Sirius satellite radio, leather seats and 17-inch alloy wheels will be standard. Expect pricing to be a bit higher than a similarly-equipped A3 2.0T gas-engine model.
