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Audi A3: the affordable luxury

09.34 Diposting oleh Ichsan Yudha Pratama
Audi A3 appears to be slated as smaller version of what we call really luxury segment cars in larger size and heady features. That in essence, it tends to meet with demands of luxury within affordable category. But, positively, it has a come to be more distinct in features than ever with passing years. It is impressive on fuel consumption. It looks classy with elegance of body styles. Above all it features a number of up market valuable conveniences as are provided in true representatives of large luxury vehicles, internally and externally. Audi has liberalized use of Quattro technology and 7-speed S tronic transmission provisions in A3s to bring it up as smaller version of celebrated luxuries rolling out of its factories. Whole range of A3s has attained good count of 15% less CO2 emission. That brings A3s closer to increased environmental friendliness, in comparison to its previous versions as well competing brands in similar category.

Audi A3 is not a car for ultra high pick up and speeds, as are its big cousins in luxury class. Suspension on the car is good for adequate road grip and quieter engine provides comfortable drive, even in long drives or shopping purpose. That all goes for its re-engineered engine and designing for styling and utility. Driver's console is elegantly laid out with better designs and dial placement in most attractive ways. To make it a roomy car for comforts, Audi engineers have exerted much designing combinations to arrive at the final shape and internal placement locations. Luggage space is larger than its older versions. Newer versions of A3s include Audi A3 Sportsback, Audi S3 Sportback, Audi A3 1.6 TDI, Audi S3 and Audi A3 Cabriolet. By and large, sharp eye catching body styling applies to all of these versions. Internal fittings are quite significant, speaking of its class in Audi family. For safety, air bags are provided in front for the driver and passenger. Front seat also has headrest to protect from cervical injury. A3 Sportback is has richness of innovative features for driving pleasure along with host of safety. It also harbours unique feature of Parallel Park Assistance, which besides parking, considers for reversing it. Audi S3 is good at acceleration with option for Audi Magnetic Ride feature besides whole lot of appreciable performance. On an overall basis, 1.6-litre TDI engines fitted on A3s work for setting new standards for emission of CO2 thus falling in the range of environmental friendly vehicles. These engines are rated to attain high acceleration speed, from 0 to 62 in a little over 5 seconds.

Other features in general include Driver Information System that tells about activated features at any moment as well guides when to change gear. Beautiful feature of recuperation or recovery, charges the battery with extra energy released when brake is applied. All the versions of A3 are fitted with alloy wheels on 18 inches wheel base but, the look can be enhanced by opting for spoke wheels used in 'S' class of Audis.

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