A3/S3/RS3 [Renders] 2018 Audi A3 gen 4

[Cabasse0]

Certainly the best looking car of the segment

 

[dalab]

It is glimpsed with good expectations, but they still have a lot of camouflage to know how it will be

 

[tristatez28lt1]

2020 Audi A3 Caught Fully Exposed In New Spy Shots

At this point, the new hatchback is pretty much revealed.
Today we have a small but very revealing set of spy shots for the next-generation Audi A3. By that, we mean this particular preproduction car was caught testing in Africa completely free of any camouflage. Save for some bits obscuring portions of the front and rear lights, you’re looking at the new A3 before Audi wants you to see it.

2020 Audi A3 Sportback Render Takes Off The Camouflage
If you think this looks like the current model, we wouldn’t blame you. Audi is certainly taking an evolutionary approach to the next A3, with exterior lines and dimensions that are nearly a dead match for the present-day hatchback. The obvious difference lies with the wider grille that is now standard-issue across Audi’s lineup, flanked with new pentagon-shaped air intakes down low and edgy headlights higher up.

Gallery: Audi A3 Revealing Spy Photos

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previous spy shots reveal a new dash that incorporates the touchscreen within it. We haven’t yet heard specifics on powertrain changes, but a bit more power across the range is a safe bet, not to mention hybrid offerings.

We thought Audi might make use of the Frankfurt Motor Show to reveal the next A3, but that event has come and gone. However, finding this test vehicle running camo-free in public suggests a reveal is imminent – possibly just weeks away at this point.

Source: Automedia

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

This overhang

 

[donkeykong]

Audi RS 3 Spy Shots

 

[Centurion]

Judging by how awesome the A1 looks when specced properly, I think the A3 will be the best looking hatchback in its class.

 

[donkeykong]

This shot gives you a clearer indication of the styling up front.

 

[Rolf]

It looks evolutionary, the front and rear lights have sharper edges. Not sure I like that shark tooth lower extension on the headlights, it looks a bit odd.

 

[advantage20]

A3 Allroad? A3 Citycarver?

 

[Centurion]

I think it's a mule for a Citycarver but without additional cladding/panels for the wheel arches.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Autobild render and info
- 410-420 hp
- 500 Nm
- 2,5L I5 T
- 7 sp DSG

 

[Rolf]

Autobild render and info
- 410-420 hp
- 500 Nm
- 2,5L I5 T
- 7 sp DSG

Pretty much a match up to the A45 S. It's going to be an interesting battle. One thing has me intrigued is will Audi offer a Drift mode like the Mercedes and older Ford Focus RS?

 

[SCOTT27]

Pretty much a match up to the A45 S. It's going to be an interesting battle. One thing has me intrigued is will Audi offer a Drift mode like the Mercedes and older Ford Focus RS?

Or if BMW do an M135iS?

 

[domleo999]

Pretty much a match up to the A45 S. It's going to be an interesting battle. One thing has me intrigued is will Audi offer a Drift mode like the Mercedes and older Ford Focus RS?

Audi didn’t include a drift mode on the new RS6/7, so I doubt it!

Or if BMW do an M135iS?

Are BMW going to make a more powerful M135i?

 

[advantage20]

 

[fortuner]

Need to see more but looks very messy

 

[advantage20]

488 GTB, anyone?

 

[klier]

488 GTB, anyone?

Haha, yeah a bit. Also a bit E36-ish, but that's sort of a reach, but those vents around the cockpit remind me of it..

 

[Centurion]

Need to see more but looks very messy

The design language in the cabin will be similar to the A1.

 

[tristatez28lt1]