The most interesting option would likely be two-part open sky glass sunroof system, which uses separate blinds to prevent the inside from heating up excessively and protect against the glare of the sun.
The front glass segment can also be raised and slid back, Cortez explains, and the open sky system is also possible on cars fitted with roof rails.
On top of all that is the Audi Advantage, which Cortez describes as ''an industry-leading combination of warranties and protection that includes four-year, 80,000-km no-charge scheduled maintenance and limited new vehicle warranty, 12-year limited corrosion perforation warranty, and 24-hour roadside assistance for four years.
How much this will all cost is a key question, but no answers are forthcoming from Audi America. It stands to reason that the A3 will have to be cheaper than the A4, which starts at a little over $34,000 now. So Audi is probably shooting to create an A3 with a sticker under $30,000 and push everyone upscale as much as possible with options, but exchange rate pressure with the Euro might force the MSRPs up even higher.
Either way, we'll know soon enough and the A3 station wagon and its sporty engines and general attitude will be the cheapest Audis ever.
photo:Audi America
The front glass segment can also be raised and slid back, Cortez explains, and the open sky system is also possible on cars fitted with roof rails.
On top of all that is the Audi Advantage, which Cortez describes as ''an industry-leading combination of warranties and protection that includes four-year, 80,000-km no-charge scheduled maintenance and limited new vehicle warranty, 12-year limited corrosion perforation warranty, and 24-hour roadside assistance for four years.
How much this will all cost is a key question, but no answers are forthcoming from Audi America. It stands to reason that the A3 will have to be cheaper than the A4, which starts at a little over $34,000 now. So Audi is probably shooting to create an A3 with a sticker under $30,000 and push everyone upscale as much as possible with options, but exchange rate pressure with the Euro might force the MSRPs up even higher.
Either way, we'll know soon enough and the A3 station wagon and its sporty engines and general attitude will be the cheapest Audis ever.
photo:Audi America
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