When was audi a3 facelift

Driver assistance features: Standard rear view camera assists drivers when reversing or backing into tight parking situations. Parking system plus standard on Premium Plus and Prestige models helps make parking easier with front and rear acoustic parking sensors, when the vehicle is in both reverse and drive, under 6 mph. High beam assistant standard on Prestige automatically switches between high and low beam to produce the right light for a specific situation and help increase visibility for the driver.

The high-beam can also be switched off when approaching vehicles are detected. Audi active lane assist standard on Prestige observes lane markings and can provide gentle steering wheel warning vibrations if it is determined that the vehicle is approaching the edge of the lane without signaling at speeds above 40 mph.

Standard Audi pre sense front is a radar-based system which provides forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking through visual and acoustic alerts, prepping the brake system for a quicker response, and if necessary, can initiate partial braking. This process includes beginning to close the side windows and panoramic sunroof, and pretensioning the front safety belts. Audi side assist available on Premium Plus and standard with Prestige trim provides blind spot monitoring via LED indicators on the exterior mirror housings at speeds above 9 mph.

Rear cross traffic assist as part of Audi side assist supports the driver when reversing out of a perpendicular parking space. Car Buying Service Get upfront price offers on local inventory. Search for: New Cars. Used Cars. Read our review of the Audi A3 Sportback 2. In keeping with previous generations of A3, the styling changes are mild. At the front, there are new headlights with optional matrix LED operation, a more angular single-frame grille and a reprofiled bumper.

The rear adopts revised tail-lights and a lightly modified bumper, both of which are said to provide a greater emphasis on perceived width. Audi has also introduced new equipment lines. Most models continue to be offered with 16in wheels as standard, although buyers can specify optional 17, 18 and 19in rims. In addition, there are six new exterior colour schemes for the standard A3, along with a grey pearl-effect finish available with the optional S line styling package.

The rear diffuser has also gotten bigger and sportier looking. Overall, the rear of the car is much more premium looking and looks like something deserving of those four rings at the back. However, the changes have been subtly and it takes a keen eye to notice the differences without looking at them side by side. As far as the interior goes, not much has changed. However, there is a new steering wheel, new technology and the addition of the Virtual Cockpit. The latter is the biggest change and, when equipped is a real difference maker.

It gives the A3 a feeling of high-tech luxury that its older siblings posses, making a relatively inexpensive car like the A3 feel much more expensive. Interior The Audi A3 gains Audi virtual cockpit as a major interior upgrade. Mechanical The engine line-up for the Audi A3 now comprises of six engines, three petrol and three diesel. The facelifted Audi A3 range will be launched in first markets in May New Mitsubishi Xpander Launched in Indonesia.