- Doors and Seats
2 doors, 4 seats
- Engine
1.8T, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
132kW, 280Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 6.6L/100KM
- Manufacturer
4WD
- Transmission
Auto (DCT)
- Warranty
3 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Review: Ambition 1.8 TFSI – Droptop With Quattro Grip
Vehicle Style: Small luxury convertible
Price: $54,900 (plus on-roads) $62,350 (as tested)
Engine/trans: 132kW/280Nm 1.8 4cyl turbo petrol | 6spd automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.6 l/100km | tested: 10.4 l/100km
OVERVIEW
On the one hand there’s style, and convertibles are known for it. Then there’s handling prowess, traditionally this is not the domain of open-topped roadsters.
The two are often mutually exclusive. Normally, pick the convertible if you want to take friends along for the drive but shoot for the tin-top if you simply want to let your hair down behind the wheel.
Until now, that is. In the latest generation of the A3 Cabriolet, Audi has managed to do the two-card trick.
This car is talented enough to carry four people, but with the addition of Quattro all-wheel-drive and a beautifully-balanced chassis, it also puts some ‘proper’ sports cars to shame.
So, love the sunshine, love a winding road and want to share the experience with your friends? The Audi A3 Cabriolet Quattro 1.8 TFSI is the answer.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3.5/5
- Power folding cloth roof, stows in 18 seconds.
- Dusk-sensing headlights and auto wipers.
- Dual-zone climate control, cruise control, trip computer.
- Eight-speaker audio, Bluetooth phone and audio integration.
- 5.8-inch power retractable LCD infotainment display, satellite navigation, reversing camera.
- Optional S-line package including sports seats and flat-bottomed sports steering wheel.