2013 Audi A3 Sportback revealed and Evaluations

2013 Audi A3 Sportback revealed and Evaluations The new A3 Sportback shares most parts using the three-door version, but its wheelbase has been extended by 35mm to give extra interior space. The earlier A3 Sportback had the exact same wheelbase as the three-door model, but a longer rear overhang. Boot capacity is 380 litres using the seats up -10 litres a lot more than the A3 3dr. Using the rear seats folded down, there is a 1220-litre loadspace. The A3 five-door will share its MQB platform not only with its three-door and sedan siblings-a cabrio is inside the performs, too-but also together with the next-generation Volkswagen Golf as well as a raft of front-wheel-drive vehicles from numerous VW Group brands. Considerable use of aluminum in this Audi application reduces weight substantially; the A3 three-door’s body-in-white, for example, is stated to weigh 176 pounds less than that of the outgoing model. The A3 would be the very first car we’ll see that rides on the highly versatile chassis architecture (identified as MQB) that underpins the new Golf plus a extended list of upcoming European VW Group solutions. Audi says the front axle has been moved forward by about an inch as well as a half more than the old vehicle, which has shortened the front overhang and enhanced balance. There are struts upfront plus a multilink design inside the rear with two sport suspension packages that lower the car or truck .59 or .98-inches. That second one particular will be the similar spec used on the higher performance S3. Fingers crossed we get both of those selections inside the U.S. As opposed to todays A3, the 2013 model uses a brand new electric power steering process. And this of course tends to make a variety of technologies achievable like parking assistant and active lane assist also as contributing to improved fuel economy. But we’ll have to slide behind the wheel to discover if it’s any really good on twisty roads. The most significant A3 news is what isn’t on the show floor in the 2012 Paris Auto Show-the A3 sedan. This svelte version with the A3 has currently been shown in idea type and will probably anchor Audi’s sedan lineup at the bottom finish right here within the U.S. Audi has yet to announce irrespective of whether the additional practical Sportback will join the sedan. We absolutely hope it does.