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A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro |
Broadcast
dates : 28th August 2005
3rd September 2005 |
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The
new droop snout, or single-frame grille as Audi likes to
term it, brings the 1930’s Tourist-Trophy look to the A3
series.
Optional on the Sportback are Xenon headlights with
automatic range control.
The A3 has been significantly restyled for the Sportback
version.
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Rather,
they’ll appreciate the new A3 model for its undeniable
elegance, its multi-spoked alloy wheels and its very real
practicality in a package enriched by superb build quality.
And our top-of-the range test model proved a prime example
of a quality driving experience.
An open road, all-wheel-drive, 184 kilowatts and luggage
space to boot, if you’ll excuse the pun. Life is good…
The mechanical integrity is a major source of driving
pleasure, and Audi seems to have improved the steering feel.
Unlike many engines today, the three-comma-two V6 is a
visual delight, with plastic vacuum-cleaner coverings kept
to a minimum.
It does The Business too, with a blistering 0-100 sprint. It’s
matched to a superb manual gearshift, and is easier to drive
smoothly than the A3 quattro hatch we tried earlier in the
year.
There’s 370 litres of luggage space despite the sloping
roof line.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro
- Engine: V6
petrol, 3 189 cc
- Power: 184 kW @ 6
300 rpm
- Torque: 320 Nm @
2 800 rpm
- Transmission:
Six-speed manual, all-wheel-drive
- Price: R324 500
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