The Audi A3 facelift has been introduced in the Indian market at Rs 30.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The facelift receives cosmetic changes and other updates over the outgoing model. The A3 is the most affordable sedan from the German carmaker and competes with the Skoda Superb and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Let's have a look at how the new A3 differs from the outgoing model.
Design
The facelift of the A3 doesn’t features radical changes, instead, they are subtle. The headlamp units, for instance, now gets a kink on the lower side, similar to the one found on the Audi A4. Also, multi-reflector halogens have now made way for new xenon plus headlamps that are offered as standard. Furthermore, an option of full-LED headlights is also available. The other major difference is the broader and sharper looking Audi singleframe grille.
Coming to the side profile, everything remains the same, except for a new set of 16-inch alloy wheels.
The rear gets a redesigned bumper and new LED tail lamps with different graphics. Moreover, Audi’s dynamic turn indicators add a value to the facelift’s tail lamps.
Interior
The cabin remains as plush as it was in its predecessor while swapping the earlier four-spoke steering for the new three-spoke wheel which has been borrowed from its cousin, the Audi Q3 SUV. It also gets an updated Multi-Media Interface (MMI) screen and a restyled, frameless interior rear view mirror as well.
Engine
The biggest change in the A3 facelift lies under the hood – a 1.4-litre petrol engine. Replacing the bulkier 1.8-litre mill, the new one is lighter by 100kgs, which helps it return an astonishing mileage of 19.2kmpl – up by 3kmpl! The smaller motor belts out 30PS lesser power, but keeps the torque figures intact at 250Nm. On the diesel front, it continues to carry the same 2.0-litre motor, which pumps out max power of 143PS and peak torque of 320Nm.
Source: CarDekho.com
