Berlin - Arabstoday
The 2013 Audi A3 has made its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Audi has released their redesigned A3 hatchback at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to great acclaim. The 2013 A3 features Audi\'s current design language complemented by an aggressive front-end sure to be a hit on the highways. Packed with new technology, the Audi A3 contains such accoutrements as the German company\'s refreshed and minimized MMI controller interface, satnav, telephone operation via a pair of switches and the \"Audi Phone Box\" wireless charging system.The three-door A3 is available on the European market with two gasoline-powered engines, the 122hp 1.4-liter TFSI and 180hp 1.8-liter TFSI, while a third 143hp 2.0-liter TDI diesel is available as well. The first and third options are matched to a six-speed manual gearbox while the 1.8-liter TFSI is paired to an S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.The 2013 Audi A3 should be ready for delivery in Europe by September. Pricing starts around $30,150 (£19,000).An A3 sedan variant will eventually be made available for the North American market.