Audi’s online configurator for its new A3 sedan has at extended final gone live. As we do in such circumstances of a hotly anticipated car’s develop-your-personal function firing up, work quickly commenced on the virtual assembly of our dream A3. A huge part of the A3’s appeal, of course, is its affordability, not to mention its fine driving manners. Also, it looks like a miniature A8, creating it the perfect starter executive express. This is the version we’d get:
MODEL:
Audi S3 Sedan (base cost: $ 41,995)
Obtaining tested the normal A3 sedan and driven its hotter S3 sibling, we can say they’re wonderful machines. But the S3’s energy and handling advantage over the A3 can’;t be ignored, and we’re a energy-hungry bunch, so we’re skipping the normal version and going straight for the S. This, of course, calls for substantial further investment the S3 retails for $ 11,200 far more than the entry-level, front-drive A3 sedan.
Still, for $ 41,995, the S3 gives a 292-hp turbocharged 2.-liter 4-cylinder engine, Quattro all-wheel drive, a standard 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a claimed 155-mph prime speed. It’s a shame that Audi hasn’t however decided whether it is bringing the European-industry S3’s obtainable manual transmission option right here, but the dual-clutch unit is snappy adequate. The base value covers the Premium Plus trim level the upmarket Prestige version commands $ 47,895. All of the Prestige content can be bought as person alternatives or packages on the Premium Plus—although doing so brings the price tag to parity with the Prestige’s base cost. Because we want every thing the Prestige has to offer, we just chosen that trim level for its bundled goodness.
Normal equipment on the Prestige is generous and consists of Audi’s MMI infotainment program with navigation, a bangin’ Bang & Olufsen audio technique, energy-folding heated side mirrors, adaptive complete-LED headlights, a backup camera and parking assist, and leather seats. Each S3 models come with a sweet quad-exhaust setup, 18-inch split-5-spoke wheels with summer tires, LED taillights, dual-zone automatic climate control, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof. BMW will gleefully charge far, far far more for a similarly contented M235i for instance, the new-for-2015 all-wheel-drive M235i xDrive model starts at $ 45,850. Equipping it with leather, heated seats, navigation, and other stuff that is common on the S3 Prestige punts its MSRP over $ 52K—and don’;t forget, the BMW is down 2 doors to the S3.
Options:
Brilliant Black ($ )
Magma Red and Black Interior ($ )
19-inch Functionality Package ($ 1500)
There aren’t several choices the S3 Prestige doesn’t already have, meaning our list of extras is commendably short. In keeping with the S3’s junior-executive-saloon vibe, we spec’d Brilliant Black paint for a low profile. For the inside, we opted for the sporty Magma Red and Black interior scheme, which brings a dash of color to the S3’s otherwise dark cabin plus, the splashes of red nicely complement the S3’s standard aluminum trim. The only other goody we sprung for was the 19-inch Overall performance package, a deal that involves beautiful 19-inch aluminum wheels and Audi’s adaptive suspension dampers. We passed on the $ 1400 Advance Technology package, which includes a bunch of nanny driver-assistance gear mother please, we’d rather drive it ourselves.
So there you have it, for $ 49,395, you can appear like you run the company—and have way more entertaining than the guys who in fact do.
How We’d Spec It, Modest Executive Express–Style: 2015 Audi S3 Sedan
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