Audi has launched a luxury
convertible - the new Audi A3 Cabriolet.
The low weight, sporty
four-seater convertible is the latest variant of the Audi A3 Cabriolet. The new
Audi A3 Cabriolet is priced at Rs 4798000, ex-showroom Delhi.
The new Audi A3 cabriolet comes
with a 1.4l TFSI Cylinder on Demand (COD) engine, which enables temporary
cylinder shut-off when the engine is operating at partial load. The TFSI engine
with 1,395cc displacement churns out 150 hp of power and develops 250 Nm of
torque. This new car supersedes the industry's benchmark of average fuel
consumption of 19.20 km/l.
In addition to the
lightweight cloth top, an
acoustic top with
very effective noise insulation is available as an option.
Its electrohydraulic drive raises or lowers the hood even at speeds up
to 50 km/h (31.1mph).
The Audi A3 Cabriolet measures
4,423mm in length, 1,793mm in width and 1,409mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,595mm and comes with a short front overhang. The single frame grill has
sharper contours and is wider than its predecessor.
The Audi A3 Cabriolet LED
headlights and has newly redesigned rear lights with a distinctive taillight
configuration. In addition to the LED, the turn signals are installed in the
LED rear lights.
The new Audi A3 cabriolet features
a newly designed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The centre console
with its lightweight appearance is turned towards the driver. A technical highlight of the standard
equipment is the electrically retractable MMI screen with 7-inch colour
display, which is only 11 mm thick. The
four large, round air vents with a jet design have been revised. The seats are
crafted in superior Milano Leather upholstery.
In addition to
Audi phone box as standard, the
car has Dual Zone Air conditioning with sun-light dependent control, Audi
parking system plus with both front and rear sensors and a rear
view camera, optional smartphone
interface, five airbags, ABS with EBD
and optional Bang and Olufsen sound system.