Audi A3 prices slashed by around Rs 5 lakh

Audi India has announced revised pricing for the A3 sedan on the occasion of the model’s fifth anniversary in the country. The A3 sedan range now starts from Rs 28.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).

The Audi A3 range in India consists of four variants – the 35 TFSI Premium Plus, the 35 TFSI Technology, the 35 TDI Premium Plus and the 35 TDI Technology. Before this price cut, the A3 range was priced from Rs 33.12 lakh for the 35 TFSI Premium Plus to Rs 36.12 lakh for the 35 TDI Technology (ex-showroom, pan-India).

Powering the A3 is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 150hp and 250Nm of torque and powers the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel on offer is a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit that produces 143hp and 320Nm and is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

In terms of equipment, the A3 features a panoramic sunroof, a 7.0-inch infotainment screen, Audi Phone box with wireless charging, dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents and LED puddle lights with the Audi logo. Furthermore, the A3 is available with a S Line package that adds sporty front and rear bumpers and side skirts, a S line front grille, a rear diffuser, tailpipes in chrome, illuminated door sill trims with S logo and S line badging on the front fenders.

Last month, Audi India also introduced lifestyle editions of the A4 sedan and the Q7 SUV, in a bid to boost sales. In India, the Audi A3 rivals the Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan.

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