2017 Audi A3 is claimed to be sharper, more powerful and better-equipped.
Four years after its arrival, the Audi A3 has now received a mid-life facelift. Updates include refined exterior design and new equipment along with the addition of two all new entry-level petrol and diesel engines to the range.
On the aesthetic front, revisions are subtle in nature, meaning they could be missed out easily if you’re not attentive. The refreshed A3 gets a new pair of headlamps - which look strikingly similar to those on the new A4, a sharper grille, new front and rear bumpers, new design alloy wheels and re-profiled LED tail-lamps. Optional Matrix LED headlamps on the refreshed A3 complete the exterior updates on the new model.
Globally, six engines comprising 3 petrol and 3 diesel powertrains will be offered with the updated A3 range. The petrol range adds an all-new 1.0-litre TFSI engine that is rated at 114bhp and 200Nm. Next on offer is a 147.5bhp/320Nm 1.4-litre TFSI. The top-end petrol is powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI developing 188bhp and 320Nm.
The more performance oriented S3 gets a minor bump of 10bhp and 20Nm in power and torque figures as well – its 2.0-litre TFSI motor now develops 306bhp and 400Nm.
Audi currently sells the A3 in sedan and convertible forms in India. We expect the refreshed model to make its way to the Indian market sometime later this year.