A3/S3/RS3 Officially official: 2013 Audi A3
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The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Audi AG since September 1996. The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, while the third and fourth generations use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.
deity
Highway Hunter
The A6 tail lights were unexpected but they work brilliantly with the Quattro Concept-esque C-pillar and rear that Audi have gifted the car. What a classic design and this is in standard trim!
Does the side of the car not say S-Line? I'd agree with you anyways, the car is simple and stunning. Its effortlessness beauty is really something to behold.
braaf
Stuttgart Specialist
I don't recall saying anything about twins. As with the old vs new comparison, like I said in my previous post. New lights on an old design. It's my opinion and you don't have to like it.
purplehenk
Turbo Tüftler
donkeykong
Track Technician
I'm liking it more and more it certainly has grown on me in these last few weeks. The p.s. is fantastic purplehenk great job as usual!
Tumbo
RPM Ruler
Love it!
Could you make one in white and in black?
And while we're at it. Is it possible for you to ps the new RS4 to white and black? Thanx
purplehenk
Turbo Tüftler
Black and white are the most difficult colours to do, but I'll give it a shot.
Might have to wait a few days though, I don't have the original photoshopfile of the rs3 atm.
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
A3 Sportback
donkeykong
Track Technician
New Audi A3 exclusive ride
We get an exclusive ride in the next-generation Audi A3 – it's lighter, more efficient and even more fun than before
Sitting in the supportive front passenger seat, it’s immediately obvious that the longer wheelbase means more legroom. There’s a lot of space, even for passengers over six feet tall, while there’s slightly more room in the rear as well. Visibility is good, even though the waistline tapers up to create a smaller back screen.
The cabin has a less cluttered dash housing a new, thinner centre screen and A8-inspired touchwheel with handwriting recognition. There’s a familiar steering wheel – this is part of Audi’s branding philosophy that applies the same rim to all models, from the A1 to the R8. Plus, high-end driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control.
The design inside and out is more smart than revolutionary, yet the A3 has clearly matured on the road. That longer wheelbase not only increases interior space, it gives the car a more comfortable ride. The smallest 16-inch wheels absorb bumps more effectively, but even on the larger alloys the A3 will offer a less jarring ride.
This means improved cornering stability and more predictability when changing direction quickly. From where we’re sitting the car definitely feels as though it handles better, and thanks to the lower ride height it’s more stable on the motorway, too.
For those who want the best of both worlds, the new A3 will be offered for the first time with magnetic adaptive suspension, complete with comfort and sport settings. While our car didn’t have this, the system should allow performance models like the RS3 to be just as responsive in corners but more usable everyday, too.
Yet what struck us most was the A3’s refinement and comfort. It feels bigger and more grown-up, but more agile. It’s a step forward, and should help Audi continue its golden run.
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We get an exclusive ride in the next-generation Audi A3 – it's lighter, more efficient and even more fun than before
Sitting in the supportive front passenger seat, it’s immediately obvious that the longer wheelbase means more legroom. There’s a lot of space, even for passengers over six feet tall, while there’s slightly more room in the rear as well. Visibility is good, even though the waistline tapers up to create a smaller back screen.
The cabin has a less cluttered dash housing a new, thinner centre screen and A8-inspired touchwheel with handwriting recognition. There’s a familiar steering wheel – this is part of Audi’s branding philosophy that applies the same rim to all models, from the A1 to the R8. Plus, high-end driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control.
The design inside and out is more smart than revolutionary, yet the A3 has clearly matured on the road. That longer wheelbase not only increases interior space, it gives the car a more comfortable ride. The smallest 16-inch wheels absorb bumps more effectively, but even on the larger alloys the A3 will offer a less jarring ride.
This means improved cornering stability and more predictability when changing direction quickly. From where we’re sitting the car definitely feels as though it handles better, and thanks to the lower ride height it’s more stable on the motorway, too.
For those who want the best of both worlds, the new A3 will be offered for the first time with magnetic adaptive suspension, complete with comfort and sport settings. While our car didn’t have this, the system should allow performance models like the RS3 to be just as responsive in corners but more usable everyday, too.
Yet what struck us most was the A3’s refinement and comfort. It feels bigger and more grown-up, but more agile. It’s a step forward, and should help Audi continue its golden run.
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hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
^^^Really impressive
Tumbo
RPM Ruler
Both are of course horrible photoshops.
purplehenk
Turbo Tüftler
Black and white RS4 for mr. Tumbo 
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