A3 cabrio - canvas roof according to Audi's reflection of prestige

After the three-door, sportback and sedan versions, the Audi A3 now has a cabrio version, which remains faithful to the tradition of the canvas sliding roof, but offers more space, prestigious and advanced technology. For the first time, this model or variant is also available with quattro four-wheel drive. Prices from 30,900 euros.

On the side, a double shoulder line stands out, which, according to Audi experts, is a reflection of the prestige of convertibles, just like the canvas sliding roof.

At Audi, convertible models and versions have been loyal to the canvas sunroof design for many years, as these are said to be more prestigious compared to the solid roof design. This is also the case with the new generation A3 cabrio, which this time was based on a limousine version instead of a hatchback. Thus, the length of the new A3 cabrio has increased by a concrete 18 centimeters (it now measures 4.42 m), and despite the extra centimeters, it is 50 kilograms lighter compared to its predecessor.

Hydraulic folding system it takes 18 seconds to open or close the roof, and it can perform the operation even while driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h. Because it folds into a special compartment next to the trunk, it only minimally affects the size of the trunk, which has also grown by 60 liters compared to its predecessor.

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All power units fit Euro 6 standards, and with the most powerful motors on both poles, you can also think about this model for the first time quattro four-wheel drive. On the gasoline side, there are three aggregates with power from 92 to 132 kW, and on the diesel side, two aggregates with 81 and 110 kW of maximum power, respectively. The gearbox is basically a six-speed manual, but it can be changed at the customer's request S-tronic automatic transmission. As with the other A3, there are three equipment packages: attraction, ambition and ambience, compared to its predecessor, there is now a longer list of extras, where for the first time we also find a heating system in the head area, better known as the "air scarf".

Prices on the petrol and diesel side start at 30,090, and for the quattro drive you need to have at least 38,380 euros in your account.

On the side, a double shoulder line stands out, which, according to Audi experts, is a reflection of the prestige of convertibles, just like the canvas sliding roof.