Audi A3 Sportback - Buyers Guide
Audi claims credit for creating the prestige compact hatchback niche and in the
Audi A3 5DR Sportback 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 5DR Sportback to compete strongly on many fronts. The versatile
Audi A3 5DR Sportback is Dynamic, modern and highly distinctive, the
Audi A3 5DR Sportback broke the rule that said only large cars can be luxury
cars. Smoothly combining sporty practicality and eye-catching style, the
Audi A3 5DR Sportback 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 exhilarating
Audi A3 Sportback 5DR fuses punchy performance with sporty styling: a true embodiment of
Audi’s rich motor sport heritage. Thanks to ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’, the
Audi A3 Sportback’s advanced technology and high build quality puts it well ahead of the pack. Stylish inside and out, the
Audi A3 Sportback 5DR exudes effortless cool.
The
Audi A3 5DR Sportback 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 Sportback 5DR 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.
Buyers Guide
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Level 5-safety Family Freindly 5DR Audi A3 |
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Long Factory Builds Due to Popularity of Audi |
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Advanced Audi Diesel Engines |
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Occasional Audi Fuel Calibration Problem’s |
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Lots of Audi Extras to Choose From |
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Low Audi Dealer Discounts Available |
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Our opinion on Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 5DR Sportback 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 5DR Sportback'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 Audi have long delivery times for the Audi A3 5DR Sportback. The variable servicing system on Audi A3 5DR Sportback is excellent and reduces servicing costs if driven carefully. The standard versions of the Audi A3 5DR Sportback are fitted with a wide range of standard features, including Alloys and CD Player. The rivals to the Audi A3 5DR Sportback, 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 5DR lacks the Audi’s dynamic appearance and the Alfa Romeo 147 5DR, 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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