2017 Audi A3 FWD
Audi has concerning its updated to A3, which arrives in the fall as a 2017 model. A3s with front-wheel drive ditch
the 2016 model’s turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-4 in favor of a more powerful
turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4.
The new engine sees output rise to 186 horsepower
and 221 pound-feet of torque, up 16 hp and 21 lb-ft. It means the 0-60 mph
sprint now takes 6.6 seconds, a reduction of 0.6 seconds compared to the 2016
model.
A 7-speed dual-clutch
transmission has replaced the previous 6-speed unit. Other A3 models stick with
the 6-speeder, though. Other changes for the front-wheel-drive A3 are common
across the 2017 A3 range. The list includes tweaks to the headlights and grille
and new menus for the infotainment system. A digital instrument cluster is also
available.
The front-wheel-drive A3 is priced from US$ 32,150 and
the front-wheel-drive A3 Cabriolet from US$ 38,550. Both figures include a US$ 950
destination charge.
