The MY09 upgrades to the Audi A3 model range have been revealed. Headlining the news is the addition of a 5 door ‘Sportback’ option to the range topping S3, featuring a 188kW (Australian spec) 2 litre turbo engine with Audi’s renowned quattro drivetrain. Compared to the 3 door S3, the 5 door variant is 0.1 seconds slower to 100km/h, with Audi claiming a time of 5.8 seconds for Euro spec models (195kW engine).
Other additions to the A3 range include a new 7 speed double clutch transmission, known as S-tronic in Audi-speak, and the magnetic ride system, as currently available on the TT. Usual mid-cycle tweaks to the interior have been implemented, and Audi’s signature LED parking lights, first featured on the stunning R8, have also been incorporated into the 2009 A3 lineup. Australian deliveries of the range should be available before year’s end.
It will be the 5 door S3 that will excite Audiphiles the most, with many fans eagerly anticipating such an addition to the range. Read more to see more photos of the S3 Sportback, featured here in Sprint Blue metallic paintwork (click images for larger versions).
Source: WorldCarFans
7 replies on “2009 Audi A3 range revealed – including S3 Sportback”
…but will it come here?
Yes, the 5-door S3 will be coming to Australia. Should be on show at the Sydney Motor Show in late October. Specs and pricing cannot be confirmed just yet, but expect it to be up to $2k more than the 3 door. Magnetic ride suspension should be an option and anyone’s guess at this stage if the 7 speed S-tronic will be available in addtion to the 6sp manual.
Imagine… Phantom Black, 19’s and Black Roof with sun roof.. hmmmm nice.
Hmm, that would look better as a 3 door, don’t you reckon.
[…] Back in April AUSmotive brought you pictures of the S3 Sportback, now, you can go to your local Audi dealer and see one for yourself. The five-door über hatch is 72mm longer than the three-door and Audi expects the Sportback to account for over two-thirds of Australian S3 sales. Local deliveries start in November, although I’ve heard of at least one customer receiving his S3 Sportback already. […]
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i have owned my s3 five door for two years now it really is a marvellous car. performance is great but you do get a bit of turbo lag ,handling is cool to full recomend this car