Audi A3 3DR - Buyers Guide
Audi claims credit for creating the prestige compact hatchback niche and in the
Audi A3 3DR offers a vehicle that successfully combines sporting character with practicality, albeit at a higher price than its closest relation, the
Volkswagen Golf.
Audi's quality, a strong engine line-up that includes advanced FSI petrol units, advanced technology in the efficient Dynamic Shift Gearbox automatic transmission and a wide price range allows the
Audi A3 3DR to compete strongly on many fronts. The versatile
Audi A3 3DR is Dynamic, modern and highly distinctive, the
Audi A3 3DR broke the rule that said only large cars can be luxury
cars. Smoothly combining sporty practicality and eye-catching style, the
Audi A3 3DR is conceived, designed and engineered to exceed your expectations. And in doing so, it also exceeds the benchmark set by its only true rival: its predecessors.
The
Audi A3 3DR Hatchback addresses all aspects of safety with front, front side and head airbags and active front head restraints. There are three-point seatbelts for all occupants and those in the front have pretensioners and force limiters. ISOFIX child seat mounts are fitted and the passenger airbag can be disabled if required. In terms of active safety, all models benefit from ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist and an Electronic Stability Programme. Where security is concerned, the
Audi A3 3DR Hatchback is fitted with a Thatcham Category 1 alarm, which has contributed to the
car achieving lower insurance group ratings than those for the previous model. Remote central locking with double locks and a key-embedded engine immobiliser are also standard.
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Lots of Audi Extras to Choose From |
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Long Factory Builds Due to Popularity of Audi |
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Advanced Audi FSI Petrol Engines |
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Occasional Audi Fuel Calibration Problem’s |
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Eye Catching Audi Good Looks |
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Low Audi Dealer Discounts Available |
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Our opinion on Audi A3 3DR
The Audi A3 3DR is an exceptionally high quality product providing a pleasurable drive and boasting a level 5-safety status across the whole range - only one of five manufacturers to achieve this. Audi A3 3DR’s also have very high residual values at 2, 3 and 4 years producing a high demand particularly in the car leasing industry, as a result of this success Audi have long delivery times for the Audi A3 3DR. The variable servicing system on Audi A3 3DR is excellent and reduces servicing costs if driven carefully. The standard versions of the Audi A3 3DR are fitted with a wide range of standard features, including Alloys and CD Player. The rivals to the Audi A3 3DR, which was launched in 2003, not long before Volkswagen first unveiled
its new-generation Golf, a car that is much the same under the skin. The BMW 1 Series 3DR lacks the Audi’s dynamic appearance and the Alfa Romeo 147 3DR, formerly a car of the year suffers in terms of reliability. Also worth considering are the Subaru Impreza and higher specification Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla models.
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