AUDI A3 2008 - 2012

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The second generation of the Audi A3 was launched in 2003 and it received a facelift in 2008.
The upcoming regulations forced the German premium car-manufacturer to do some changes.

Audi took a serious gamble when it launched its first generation of the A3 back in 1996. The little hatchback was built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Golf and some critics said that it was just a more expensive Golf. The second generation came to change that perception and added not only more style but also exclusive features and amenities.

The second generation has received new engines and an improved design. It was still based on the same platform as the Golf. In 2008, the facelift brought some changes for the premium compact car. It was offered in three body versions: three-doors, five-doors, and a convertible with soft-top. The front “single-frame” grille introduced by the A8 gained more fans and it was also installed on the A3. A redesigned front bumper was installed as well.

Under the hood, there were engines from as little as a 1.2-liter up to a 3.2-liter V6 unit. Among them, the RS3 version featured a 2.5-liter inline-five unit that was the most performant version of the A3, named RS3. Depending on the engine and trim level, the A3 was equipped with manual or DSG (dual-clutch) gearboxes.

AUDI A3 2008 2012

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