The surface below is curved inward – a new element of Audi’s design that puts a stronger emphasis on the wheel arches. The shoulder of the body extends in a smooth line from the headlights to the rear lights. The wide Singleframe and large air inlets at the front end accentuate the dynamic character of the premium compact car.
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The new Audi A3 Sportback features compact proportions and a sporty design. Ten times more powerful than the old setup, the infotainment system has a 10.1-inch diagonal and is neatly integrated into the center console rather than sticking out from the dashboard like it did on the outgoing model. While the exterior is not much of a surprise, the cabin has been thoroughly modified and now accommodates an angular dashboard hosting a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that can be optionally bumped to a 12.3-inch size. An optional suspension will bring the car closer to the road by 10 millimeters (0.4 inches), while a sports suspension will lower the ride height by 15 mm (0.6 inches) to enable more agile handling also enhanced by the progressive steering with a variable steering ratio.
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The base model will ride on 16-inch wheels, but the fancier ones will have alloys as large as 19 inches.
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With the roof rails in place, the new Audi A3 still looks sort of like a mini wagon even though you’ll have to get a Golf, Leon or Octavia for an actual MQB-based compact wagon. Interestingly, the daytime running lights will be different depending on the version (S Line, S3, RS3), and buyers will be able to pay extra to get matrix LED headlights that are becoming more common in the compact segment. As with just about every Volkswagen Group car out there, the exterior styling takes the evolutionary route and follows Audi’s recent design language with those smart-looking headlights and taillights.