At the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month Audi revealed its design direction for the third generation A3. The A3 concept is quite a smart looking design, and the first time we’ve seen an official sedan version of the A3.
However, it’s the hatchback market on which the A3 has cut its teeth, so we thank self-described “automotive manipulator” Theophilus Chin for creating these renderings of what the next five-door Sportback might look like. He’s also had a crack at a production version of the new A3 sedan.
On first impressions, Theo’s A3 Sportback looks first class. If Audi nails their design as well as this they’ll continue to lead the charge in the premium compact segment.
[Source: Theophilus Chin]
3 replies on “2012 Audi A3 Sportback rendering”
Notchback, Sportback? Smacks heavily of VW Type 3, which is fine. But the logical next step is Squareback, which would be a wagon version of the sedan, which is Golf Wagon territory. Is there a niche where Audi wont go? Will they stop before A3 ShootingBrakeBack? Nice car, reservations aside.
I hear Wayne is holding out for the rumored A3 Brokeback…
Will Audi let us have the RS version of this in Oz ?????
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