SUV A3 Allstreet in new city: Audi’s compact car has extras available for rent

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Black side skirts, underbody protection and 15 millimeters longer springs: These changes, which seem like minimal changes, actually transform Audi’s compact model A3 into an optically new car. Allstreet is the name of the off-road-looking five-seater that will arrive in Switzerland with a facelift in the second quarter.

While its name suggests it will do little more than climb the sides of pavements, it could lead to a boost in the series’ sales statistics. As an alternative to the already outdated Q2 mini SUV. Or as the “best mobile phone” for older customers who have long outgrown the S3 sports version that we sell well. By the way, this is also being revised.

New look, new infotainment system

The Allstreet will only be available in Europe, but all continents will benefit from further refreshes of the range – even if these are more touch-ups: the hexagonal front grille will be flatter and wider, the proposed diffuser will be more striking. A few new colors are also available, including a matte finish called Daytona Gray. In order to recognize the souped-up compact car in this way, the driver can now choose between four different daytime running light signatures.

There’s something else going on inside. The air vents now have slats, are trimmed in chrome, and the automatic stalk is straighter than before. Two new fabric treatments made entirely from recycled polyester or Dinamica, a microfiber material based on PET bottles, are now available as vegan options for the interior. The infotainment system’s command center is the 10.1-inch touchscreen, which also displays the app store with third-party programs to choose from. Support systems remain mostly the same; the only new thing is the assisted lane changer, which helps overtaking at speeds above 90 km/h.

Optional features

If you forgot a few ticks in the options list when ordering, you can upgrade them in the future: “Functions on Demand” is the name of the concept with which you can teach your A3 new things through the app and of course. rental fee: Standard single-zone automatic climate control changes to a dual-zone version, navigation is turned on or adaptive cruise control is set. The driver chooses how long the functions remain active: one month, six months, one year, three years or permanently.

When it comes to drives, the end of the internal combustion engine is already casting its shadow. It starts with all three body options (Allstreet, hatchback (Sportback) and sedan); It starts with a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine with 150 hp (110 kW) from the company shelf and mild hybridization, as well as an equally powerful seven-cylinder turbodiesel. -fast dual clutch transmission. A base 110 hp (85 kW) gasoline engine will arrive later for the Sportback and sedan.

Plug-in hybrid from the end of the year

A new plug-in hybrid will not make a real development step until the end of the year: in terms of pure power it should be closer to 100, thanks to the almost doubled battery with a new capacity of 19.7 kilowatt-hours instead of the previous 10.6. Electric range like VW counterparts. Engrave the mileage marker. And don’t forget: The new S3 will offer 23 hp more power at 333 hp (245 kW) and will be available with a new chassis.

So what will happen to the top version of the RS3? Audi is still silent on this issue. It starts with Audi’s renewed compact model in the middle of the year; You can order starting from March. Swiss prices for the Sportback hatchback model start from 39,550 francs; The extra cost of the limousine is 1,250 francs. The new A3 Allstreet variant comes to us at 41,650 francs.

Source: Blick