When the Audi A3 Sedan first hit the road in 2013, it quickly stood out among the luxury saloon crowd. It was mainly targeted at customers searching for a well-trimmed and comfortable sedan with many safety and luxury features
Exclusively available in the local market through the Egyptian Automotive & Trading Co. (EATC)—Egypt’s official Audi Importer—the 2020 A3 Sedan has got what it takes to claim top spot in the luxury sedan class by proving that modern design, unrivalled safety, maximum comfort, and outstanding performance can mix
Received a facelift for the model year 2017, the A3 Sedan has gone on to prove quite successful by adding another segment to Audi’s line-up models. It’s a great choice for young couples and small families with its dynamic exterior styling and luxurious, spacious interior
Clearly influenced by its larger siblings, the 2020 A3 Sedan adopts the German brand’s latest design language, including the Singleframe grille in octagon design, the optional, signature full-LED headlights with a slim-fit design, and a front bumper that houses large air intakes. Other design highlights include a sleek profile with a slightly sloping roofline that has a coupe-like appeal, optional LED taillights with dynamic turn signals, an optional panoramic glass roof, eye-catching colors, and a choice of 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels, to name but a few. All these features complete the bold and muscular exterior look
Slotting below the A4, the 2020 A3 Sedan is 4,458 mm long, 1,960 mm wide, and 1,416 mm tall, with a 2,637 mm long wheelbase. These dimensions are more than enough to support five seats. The latest A3 is available in the local market in two trim levels: Premium and the Prestige
As for the price tag of the latest Audi A3 Sedan, the standard Premium trim level starts at L.E. 460,000, while the top-end Prestige grade comes in at L.E. 530,000. That being said, the A3 Sedan has established itself as the benchmark for the competition in the luxury saloon segment in Egypt
Aside from the sharper exterior styling, the A3 Sedan has a more upscale interior. Elsewhere, there is a mix of premium materials, including brushed aluminum, and the optional leather upholstery—all run across the soft-padded surfaces. The A3 Sedan Premium trim level offers a wide range of features, such as automatic air conditioning, leather wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles, front center armrest, electrically-adjustable heated exterior mirrors, seven-inch touchscreen MMI interface, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, light and rain sensor pack, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, and rear parking sensors, among other features
Clients that go with the top-of-the-line Prestige grade benefit from more luxurious amenities, including 17-inch alloy wheels, full-LED headlights, LED taillights with dynamic turn signals, a panoramic glass sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, and a USB port
In terms of practicality, the 2020 A3 Sedan maintains its value for money thanks to its spacious interior that places more emphasis on comfort and luggage capacity. Overall, the spacious sedan has a luggage space of 425 liters—an increase of 60 liters compared to the A3 hatchback variant
On the safety front, the A3 Sedan gains an assortment of driver-assistance systems and safety features, including cruise control, electronic stability control (ESC), electronic immobilizer, ISOFIX child safety seat mounting system, front and rear head restraints, front, side, and knee airbags, and tire pressure monitoring system
Under the bonnet, the 2020 A3 Sedan debuts with a 1.0-liter TDSI turbocharged engine producing 115 hp and 200 Newton meters of torque. Coupled with a seven-speed double-clutch automatic transmission (S-Tronic) sending power to the front wheels, the four-cylinder unit enables the luxury saloon to go from zero to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds. The powerful engine delivers thrilling and awe-inspiring performance while maintaining very low fuel consumption levels, from as little as 5.1 liters/100 km—saving clients on the running costs of their luxury sedan