Following in the footsteps of the old e-tron model, The audi a3 sportback 2021 comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline unit offered in a traditional version and with a mild-hybrid variant. Both produce 150 horsepower and are joined by a smaller three-cylinder 1.0-liter unit with 110 hp. On the TDI side, there’s a 2.0-liter with 116 hp and 150 hp for those who are still fans of diesels. Buyers will get to pick from either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic, but the electrified powertrain is an S Tronic-only affair.
Initially, the new 2021 audi a3 will come only with a front-wheel-drive layout, but it won’t take long for the Quattro-equipped models to join the lineup. There will also be additional engines, topping out with the 2.5-liter five-cylinder of the RS3 with around 400 horsepower. Two plug-in hybrid versions using the same setup (1.4 TSI + electric motor + six-speed DSG) as the electrified Golf are also on the menu with some electric range suitable for the city.
Standard gear includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, an infotainment system with a 10.1-inch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, myAudi app that connects the car to the user’s smartphone, two-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel. Features such as the panoramic glass sunroof, sports seats, a head-up display, Audi Virtual Cockpit, and others are available as options.
