Audi will present new Q3 SUV, Q5 hybrid, A3 Sedan Concept at 2011 Geneva Auto Show
By Steph, 14 Feb, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid
Audi has reportedly presented to its U.S. dealers the three new cars that will be appearing at the Geneva Motor Show, according to sources. These are a new Q3 SUV in bright orange, a Q5 Hybrid, and an A3 sedan concept that’s a preview of the next-generation A3 model. Fans are most excited about the A3 sedan, a model meant for the U.S. market where small sedan body styles are preferred over hatchbacks. The source added that the next A3 will be available in 5 different body styles, including a 2-door cabriolet, a 3-door coupe/hatch, a 4-door sedan and as the Q3 crossover with an Avant version also being considered. The 3-door coupe/hatch is expected to be similar to the A5 coupe in styling.
The design of this A3 model will have more similarities to a scaled-down A4 than to the VW Golf appearance. In addition, this car will be longer, lower and wider than the existing version. More legroom is offered by the sedan variant than the current A4. LED headlights will be offered an option as well. The A3 range will be powered by petrol/gasoline engines: a 1.2 liter, 1.4 liter and a new 1.6 liter that is the replacement of the twin-charged 1.4 liter for certain output levels.
The 2.0 TFSI will get bumped up to 230 bhp (171 kW/233 PS) and 300 bhp (224 kW/304 PS) on the top-end A3 variants. It has also been assumed that the 300 bhp variant will be the new S3. It’s likely that a next-generation RS3 will be powered by the 2.5 liter TFSI engine delivering up to the 350 bhp (261 kW/355 PS) mark. Meanwhile, the diesel options include the existing 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI with a new top-of-the-line 2.0 liter TDI with an output of around 210 bhp (157 kW/213 PS). The source also revealed that Audi’s next-generation A3 will debut at the Frankfurt motor show in the fall. [via WorldCarFans]
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