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Old 06-04-2004, 04:53 PM   #1
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New Sportback Model



New five-door Sportback version of the acclaimed Audi compact hatchback offers even greater practicality with a style all its own

-Spacious new five-door version of the acclaimed three-door A3 due in Britain in September

-Unique new body shell permits even more rear knee and head room and increased luggage capacity while retaining sporting bias

-Features familiar A3 engine range plus new turbo charged 2.0 T FSI petrol unit - 200PS, 280Nm, 0-62 in 7.1 secs, 150mph maximum

-Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) optional for some models



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Old 06-30-2004, 08:13 PM   #2
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Personally I don't like the styling. The incorporation of the 2 back doors plus the extra wheelbase has ruined the analogies of the very agressive and sporty looking 3-door car. Also the 3-door car is certainly lighter (shorter wb) hence expect a sub-7 sec time for the 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) of the 200 HP version.
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Old 07-25-2004, 01:42 PM   #3
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i like the new A3, both versions. the three door is more sporty and fun, but the five door can have full grown people in it. i want to know when it will arrive in the U.S. and how much both versions will cost. since it is based on the VW Golf, which is pretty popular, people who want a premium sport hatch dont have only the Mini to choose from. it will have more competition in Europe, though. since BMW isn't planning to bring the 1 Series to America, it will compete with the A3 and BMW's own Mini. Mercedes had one (sort of): the C-230 Kompressor. it isnt that popular. if only Acura or Lexus had one...
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looks nice, finally audi decided to bring the compact car to the US.
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Old 02-22-2005, 11:10 PM   #5
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I know Mercedes is bringing the B-Class to the US in a year or two. But I am kind of surprised about BMW keeping the 1-Series out of this market. If and when they do, I think that the Audi A3 will still be on top. Since BMW and Mercedes are crap. Cool, but crap.
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