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14 Oct 2021
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Snapshot
- 2022 A3 to be available with 110kW and 140kW engines
- Sedan and Sportback body styles on offer, Convertible dropped
- Prices start at $46,300 before on-road costs
The fourth-generation Audi A3 will make its local debut in early 2022, as the German manufacturer confirms its Australian pricing and features.
Replacing the popular third-gen A3, the 2022 model has undergone a facelift to be brought in line with Audi's new design language, featuring a wider single-frame grill, sharper headlights and a more aggressive rear end.
Launching with two engines, both the front-wheel-drive, mild-hybrid A3 35 TFSI and all-wheel-drive A3 40 TFSI will be sold as either a five-door Sportback or four-door Sedan, in line with the recently released range-topping S3.
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Pricing
While both the 30 TFSI and 35 TFSI S-line have been dropped from the line-up – as well as the Convertible body style – the remaining variants of the A3 range have undergone an increase in price, save for the Sportback 40 TFSI.
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| A3 Sportback 35 TFSI | $46,300 | up $5600 |
| A3 Sedan 35 TFSI | $48,800 | up $6500 |
| A3 Sportback 40 TFSI Quattro S-line | $52,900 | no change |
| A3 Sedan 40 TFSI Quattro S-line | $55,400 | up $900 |
Only the base Ibis White and Brilliant Black paint finishes are no-cost options, with Turbo Blue setting A3 40 TFSI buyers back an extra $650 while the remaining metallic colours are sold at a $1250 premium.
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Features
As the entry-level trim to the A3 range, the 35 TFSI acts as the base variant, scoring standard equipment such as:
A3 35 TFSI (Sedan and Sportback)
| 18-inch five-arm wheels with 225/40 tyres |
| LED headlights with daytime-running lights, dipped beam, high beam, position light, all-weather light, cornering light and rear dynamic indicators |
| Electric boot lid electric opening with gesture control (Sedan only) |
| Keyless entry and start |
| Power-adjustable and heated side mirrors |
| Heat-insulated windscreen |
| Leather appointed front seats |
| Inlays in platinum grey, silk effect paint finish |
| Dual-zone automatic air conditioning |
| Leather steering wheel in three-spoke design with multifunction plus and shift paddles |
| Audi Connect Plus Navigation & Infotainment services including online traffic information with hazard alert, destination entry via myAudi or Google Maps, parking information, weather, fuel prices and Google Services |
| 12.3-inch configurable digital instrument cluster |
| Wireless Qi smartphone charging |
| Two USB interfaces with charging and data transfer functionality |
| Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Six-speaker audio system |
| DAB+ digital radio |
| 10.1-inch infotainment screen with satellite navigation, voice control |
On top of the 35 TFSI's features, the A3 40 S-line gains:
A3 40 TFSI Quattro S-line (Sedan and Sportback)
| 18-inch five-Y spoke wheels with 225/40 tyres |
| S-line design front and rear bumper, side sill trims, S-line badging (with S-line specific roof spoiler for Sportback only) |
| Power-adjustable, folding, auto-dimming and heated side mirrors |
| Anodised aluminium window surround trims |
| Sport front seats with integrated headrest in leather appointed seat upholstery |
| Frameless auto-dimming interior mirror |
| Ambient lighting package interior door handles, entrance lighting under front doors, ambient lighting for the doors and side of the centre console, footwell lighting for front and rear, and illuminated vanity mirrors and cup holders at front |
| Storage and luggage compartment package including storage nets on the backs of the front seat backrest, 12V sockets in the rear centre console and luggage compartment; luggage compartment nets |
| Audi Drive Select |
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2022 Audi A3 35 TFSI interior
Options
Comfort Package
Available on the A3 35 TFSI, the Comfort Package adds another $2600 to the A3's price, gaining features such as:
| Four-way electric lumbar support |
| Adaptive cruise control with stop and go |
| Adaptive drive assist including emergency assist |
| Electric front seats |
| Heated front seats |
| Auto-dimming interior mirror |
| Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, heated and folding, automatically dimming on both sides |
Premium Package
On top of the A3 40 TFSI Quattro S-line, the Premium Pack will set buyers back $4500, bringing with it:
| Four-way electric lumbar support |
| Adaptive cruise control with stop and go |
| Adaptive drive assist including emergency assist |
| Aluminium look interior elements |
| Audi sound system |
| Head-up display |
| Heated front seats |
| Colour ambient lighting package |
| Electric front seats with memory for driver and exterior mirrors |
A number of individual options are also available, which can be purchased in conjunction with the aforementioned packages:
| Black exterior styling package | $750 (A3 40 only) |
| Boot lid electrically opening and closing with gesture control | $650 (Sportback only) |
| Panoramic glass sunroof | $2000 |
| Privacy glass | $650 |
| Aluminium finish roof rails | $580 |
| Black roof rails | $580 (A3 40 only) |
| Heated front seats | $650 |
| Bang and Olufsen 15-speaker, 16-channel, 680 watt sound system | $1500 (A3 40 only) |
| 18-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in five-arm flag design, platinum grey, gloss turned finish | $1500 (A3 35), $500 (A3 40) |
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2022 Audi A3 35 TFSI interior
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
As previously mentioned, the 2022 A3 is sold with two engine variants, available in the 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI Quattro S-line respectively.
The entry-level models are powered by a 1.5-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, making its debut in the Australian market. Despite gaining 100cc over the old model, power and torque outputs remain the same at 110kW and 250Nm.
Drive is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with combined fuel consumption now down to 5.0L/100km for the Sportback and 4.9L/100km in Sedan guise – a drop of 0.4L/100km thanks to the mild-hybrid system.
Stepping up to the A3 40 TFSI provides a bump in performance thanks to its 2.0-litre, turbo four-cylinder engine, pushing out 140kW and 320Nm – identical figures to the outgoing A3.
With power being delivered to all wheels through Audi's Quattro system and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while fuel consumption is up by 0.6L/100km over the model it replaces, now at 6.7L/100km for the Sportback and 6.6L/100km for Sedan variants.
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2022 Audi A3 40 TFSI Quattro S-line interior
Safety
Featuring a five-star ANCAP safety, the Audi A3 range is packed with loads of standard equipment to protect its occupants, including:
| Six airbags |
| Audi pre-sense front with Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian and cyclist detection |
| Electromechanical parking brake |
| Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) with ABS, ASR, EDL |
| Seatbelt reminders for all passengers |
| Tyre pressure loss indicator |
| Cruise control with speed limiter |
| Adaptive cruise assist with stop and go, traffic jam assist and emergency assist |
| Lane change warning with cross traffic assist rear and exit warning |
| Lane departure warning |
| Cross-traffic assist rear |
| Park assist |
| Parking system plus |
| Light and rain sensor |
| Rear-view camera system |
| 360-degree cameras |
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2022 Audi A3 40 TFSI Quattro S-line interior
Warranty and servicing
As with the rest of Audi's range, the A3 is covered by a three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, with Audi offering a two-year extended warranty for an additional cost.
Also available is a five-year service plan for the A3, priced at $2250 for service intervals of 12-months/15,000km.
Availability
The 2022 Audi A3 is set to arrive in Australian showrooms during the first quarter of next year.
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