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2015 Audi A3 Cabrio Release Date
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet will go on sale in Europe begin this fall and late of next year in U.S . Engines with 1.4 - and 1.8 engine - liter TFSI , delivering 140 horsepower and 180 A TDI 2.0 - liters were also offered . Inside , you 'll find a cockpit that is common across the A3 range . The owners are offered fast and nice round air vents , plus lots of skin .
The second generation of the A3 Cabrio , the original proved quite popular in the market where it is sold . The new model has grown a bit , stretches 14.5 feet long 13.9 meters compared to the previous model , and this has resulted in more space in the cabin as well as extra storage in the trunk . For fans of performance , Audi says the larger size also allows the wheels ranging up to 19 inches in diameter will be installed for the first time .
In terms of styling , the A3 Cabrio is almost identical to the 2015 models of the Audi A3 up his other A - pillar , after which a lot of sheet metal that is unique . Underlying the flexible MQB platform cars Volkswagen Group , which also underpins the 2015 Volkswagen Golf and a whole range of A3 .
The main advantage of the MQB is a lightweight design , the new A3 Cabrio should make more fuel-efficient and more dynamic than the outgoing model . Lightest variant Tips the scales at 3009 pounds , about 110 pounds less than the outgoing car .
Soft-top roof is automatic and requires only 18 seconds to go up or down , even at speeds up to 31 mph . It has a glass rear window and comes in multiple colors , though black standard . An active rollover protection system to protect the occupants in case of a rollover accident . It consists of two spring plates are recessed into the body .
Audi's latest MMI interface system handles media and navigation functions , with displays either 5.8 or 7 inches are available . 4G LTE broadband connectivity are also offered . An optional package includes a touch-sensitive lighting switch for reading light - the features offered for the first time .
For Europe , 2015 A3 Cabrio has so far been announced with 1.4 - and 1.8 engine - liter TFSI , delivering 140 horsepower and 180 , respectively . A TDI 2.0 - liters were also offered , providing 150 horsepower . Transmission choices include a manual six - speed and seven-speed S tronic dual - clutch ' box ; we are not sure whether they will carry over into the U.S.
Audi also plans high performance S3 Cabriolet , which likely will not be the U.S. goal . It will get a 2.0 - liter TFSI engine which is the same found in other variants S3 , good for 296 horsepower and 280 pound - feet of torque , as well as the standard quattro all-wheel drive .
