Photo: RM.Design
The current Audi A3 was shown at 2012's Geneva Motor Show and went on sale a few months after. It was the first vehicle that made use of the MQB modular platform, and it's still better in many ways than its competitors. However, Audi is planning a facelift, which will debut in early 2016.
These renderings created by RM.Design give us an excellent idea of what to expect. The same headlight and taillight design seen on the A6 and A7 facelift models will be introduced. On models equipped with LED headlights, two parallel lines will go down the middle and split off towards the outside corners of the vehicle. It's similar to what Volvo does, but with extra Germanic sharpness.
Small changes will also be made to the front and rear bumpers, while new color choices could be introduced. To the non-Audi-initiated, these upgrades will appear minor, just like they do on the A-Class facelift, which was seen in the metal for the first time yesterday.
Powertrain changes will include efficiency revision and small increases in output. We've learned from Audi insiders that the 1.8-liter TFSI turbo will adopt Cylinder on Demand tech and could be increased from 180 to 190 PS. To learn what that means, read our in-depth report.
Audi has a whole roster of downsized engines that could be used, such as the 1-liter turbo available with up to 115 PS or the 1.4 TDI diesel. However, both look extremely unlikely to be offered because 3-cylinder engines don't have the necessary refinement for a premium car.
Instead of focusing on the A3 facelift, Audi needs to keep its attention on other MQB-based car projects, such as the new Q3 crossover SUV and the TTQ crossover-coupe model.
Small changes will also be made to the front and rear bumpers, while new color choices could be introduced. To the non-Audi-initiated, these upgrades will appear minor, just like they do on the A-Class facelift, which was seen in the metal for the first time yesterday.
Powertrain changes will include efficiency revision and small increases in output. We've learned from Audi insiders that the 1.8-liter TFSI turbo will adopt Cylinder on Demand tech and could be increased from 180 to 190 PS. To learn what that means, read our in-depth report.
Audi has a whole roster of downsized engines that could be used, such as the 1-liter turbo available with up to 115 PS or the 1.4 TDI diesel. However, both look extremely unlikely to be offered because 3-cylinder engines don't have the necessary refinement for a premium car.
Instead of focusing on the A3 facelift, Audi needs to keep its attention on other MQB-based car projects, such as the new Q3 crossover SUV and the TTQ crossover-coupe model.
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