The new generation Audi A3 convertible was officially shown to the public at the international auto show in Frankfurt in September 2013, becoming the final link in the "golf family" from Ingolstadt.
In the spring of 2016, the time has come for changes - during the planned renovation of the two-door, it tried on a more modern "outfit", received a bunch of technical improvements and acquired a large number of new "gadgets".
First, about the external dimensions of the Audi A3 Cabriolet. Its length is 4423 mm, height - 1409 mm, width - 1793 mm. There is a distance of 2595 mm between the axles of the car. The convertible rests on the road with wheels with wheels with a diameter of 16-18 inches and low-profile tires.
The exterior design of the "troika" without a roof is made in the corporate style of the German company, the car boasts all the stylistic solutions inherent in the rest of the models of the Audi A3 family. At the same time, due to the body type, the convertible looks emotional, effective and dynamic. The folding fabric roof gives the car a certain charm and elegance.
The interior of the Audi A3 Cabriolet is copied from the interior design of the other "triplets".
The front seats have a pronounced profile and dense padding, as a result of which they provide riders with a comfortable seating. The rear sofa has a two-seater layout, but only people of average height will be able to accommodate most comfortably there.
The Audi A3 Cabriolet has a well-shaped 320-liter luggage compartment. With the soft roof down, the space reserve is reduced to 287 liters, but this is also a good result for a car of this class.
Specifications. In Europe, the open version of the "troika" is equipped with the same engines as the three-door hatchback. The car is equipped with gasoline "triplets" and "fours" for 1.0-2.0 liters with turbocharging and direct injection, producing 115-190 forces and 200-320 Nm of peak thrust, and four-cylinder turbodiesels with a volume of 1.6-2.0 liters, producing 110-184 "horses "And 250-380 Nm.
In the arsenal of transmissions - 6-speed "mechanics", 6- or 7-speed "robot", the drive can be either front or full.
Technically, the Audi A3 convertible in the body copies the hatch and is based on the MQB platform with independent suspension of both axles, electromechanical steering and disc brakes "in a circle" with a set of modern systems.
Options and prices. The convertible Audi A3 2016-2017 model year is offered to Russian buyers in two equipment options - Basic and Sport.
- The basic configuration with a 1.4-liter 150-horsepower engine and the S tronic "robot" is estimated at 2 040 000 rubles. Its functionality includes five airbags, bi-xenon headlights, LED taillights, ABS, dynamic stabilization technology, climate control, 16-inch wheel rims, a multimedia complex, power windows, an eight-speaker audio system and other equipment.
- For the Sport version they ask for a minimum of 2,126,900 rubles, and among its features there are 17-inch "rollers", upholstery with Rallye fabric, sports front seats and more rigid suspension settings. In addition, matrix LED headlights, premium Bang & Olufsen "music" and other modern "chips" are available for a surcharge for the car.
