Sporty, versatile and elegant - the new Audi A3 Cabriolet is appealing
at first glance with its flowing lines and soft top. The open-top
four-seater is also at the top of its class technically - with
systematic lightweight design, highly efficient engines and
high-performance assistance systems.
The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has a sporty stance on the road. The new Audi A3 Cabriolet is significantly larger compared to the previous model: its length increased from 4.24 to 4.42 meters (13.91 to 14.50 ft), its wheelbase from 2.58 to 2.60 meters (8.46 to 8.53 ft) and its width from 1.77 to 1.79 meters (5.81 to 5.87 ft). Yet, the base version of the A3 Cabriolet weighs just 1,345 kilograms (2,965.22 lb); that is around 60 kilograms (132.28 lb) lighter than before. In the occupant cell, many components are made of ultra-high-strength steel, and the engine hood is made of aluminum. Audi lightweight design competence was also applied to the design of engines and the chassis.
The extended rear overhang plays a key role in the harmonious proportions of the two-door car. Aluminum trim strips wrap around the windshield frame and the edge of the body; the car's sides are defined by precise lines and athletically taut surfaces. The flat headlights give the face of the car a resolute look, just as the air intakes and bumper emphasize the width of the Audi A3 Cabriolet. Audi also offers the headlights in LED technology as an option.
The new A3 Cabriolet is available with a lightweight soft top. With the standard electrohydraulic drive, the top opens or closes in 18 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). When the top is down, it rests in a variable tray. An acoustic top is available as an alternative; it has a thicker inner foam layer which further reduces the already low interior noise level of the A3 Cabriolet. A wind deflector is standard in the Ambiente equipment line, and head-level heating for the front seats is an option for all equipment lines. An active rollover protection system protects occupants in the event of a rollover.
The interior of the open-top four-seater features a light and clean design. The instrument panel is lean, and the center console is angled towards the driver. The three-dimensional trim strips, large round air vents and elegant control panel for the climate control system give a full-size-class feel to the interior.
As with every Audi, user controls in the new A3 Cabriolet are simple and intuitive; the quality workmanship sets standards. The 320 liter (11.30 cubic ft) luggage compartment can be expanded by folding down the rear seat backs; its volume is 275 liters (9.71 cubic ft) when the top is down.
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