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Preview: 2009 Audi A3 facelift and Sportback

Preview: 2009 Audi A3 facelift and Sportback

Viknesh Vijayenthiran December 3rd, 2007 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author December 3rd, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 Audi’s A3 hatch is next in line to get the latest family face styling update as seen on the recently launched cabrio model. The car gets the same sharper front end, reshaped grille and revised headlights to bring it in line with the cabrio as well as the A4 and A5 models. Audi is also believed to be developing an additional sportback Avant model as previewed in this rendering of a five-door version. Expect most of the current engine options to carry over, including the sporty S3 model complete with a 265bhp (195kW) version of the 3.2L V6. The A3 range-topper is also tipped to get the newer DSG transmission in the update but there’s been no official word from Audi. The facelifted car is expected to be launched early next year and will be on sale until the next-gen model arrives in mid 2009 for the 2010 model year.2009 Audi A3 facelift and Sportback
Preview: 2009 Audi A3 facelift and Sportback

Preview: 2009 Audi A3 facelift and Sportback

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Audi’s A3 hatch is next in line to get the latest family face styling update as seen on the recently launched cabrio model. The car gets the same sharper front end, reshaped grille and revised headlights to bring it in line with the cabrio as well as the A4 and A5 models.

Audi is also believed to be developing an additional sportback Avant model as previewed in this rendering of a five-door version.

Expect most of the current engine options to carry over, including the sporty S3 model complete with a 265bhp (195kW) version of the 3.2L V6. The A3 range-topper is also tipped to get the newer DSG transmission in the update but there’s been no official word from Audi.

The facelifted car is expected to be launched early next year and will be on sale until the next-gen model arrives in mid 2009 for the 2010 model year.
2009 Audi A3 facelift and Sportback
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Tags: Spy Shots, Hatchbacks

Posted in: 2009, Audi, Spy Shots, A3


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  1. By Muhamed Heljic #1, Posted: 5/22/2008

    Wow! Cool Audi A3. I think its related to the new Audi Q5, but its still cool :D

  2. By  Timmy Audi A3 fan #2, Posted: 8/17/2009

    That's why I like this car

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