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2009 Audi A3 Features Review

July 20, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

we were not fans of the driver-side door controls
Edmunds

a navigation system heads up a fairly short options list
ForbesAutos

Expensive options add up quickly
Car and Driver

Audi rolls out the red carpet for customization with a variety of standard and optional packages available on the 2009 Audi A3. Options include Bluetooth, a navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, and an iPod integration kit.

According to Edmunds, the S-line package includes features such as "sport-tuned suspension, foglamps, sport seats with leather upholstery, aluminum interior trim, unique front and rear fascias and a roof spoiler."

ConsumerGuide reports that the A3 Audi package includes "leather upholstery, power driver seat w/power lumbar adjustment, sport leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, steering wheel shift paddles (automatic), aluminum exterior trim, additional interior lights, illuminated visor mirrors, fog lights, (and) unique alloy wheels."

Cars.com lists "dual-exhaust outlets" and "alloy wheels" with "17-inch tires" as attractive standard features. Kelley Blue Book lists singular additions, such as "SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 18-inch alloy wheels," and "Bose audio." In regard to stand-alone upgrades, ForbesAutos claims "a navigation system heads up a fairly short options list."

Edmunds says of the A3's interior “switches and dials on the center console are within easy reach and simple to operate, but we were not fans of the driver-side door controls.” Cars.com likes the A3 Audi’s standard "dual-zone automatic climate control" and "'OpenSky' glass sunroof" that "includes separate blinds to keep the interior from overheating and to guard against the sun's glare." Kelley Blue Book calls the 140-watt stereo with 10 speakers and pre-wired satellite radio preparation for Sirius Satellite Radio "notable standard equipment."

Conclusion

The options list for the 2009 Audi A3 is short, but fortunately standard features are aplenty.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:we were not fans of the driver-side door controlsEdmundsa navigation system heads up a fairly short options listForbesAutosExpensive options add up quicklyCar and Driver Audi rolls out the red carpet for customization with a variety of standard and optional packages available on the 2009 Audi A3. Options include Bluetooth, a navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, and an iPod integration kit. According to Edmunds, the S-line package includes features such as "sport-tuned suspension, foglamps, sport seats with leather upholstery, aluminum interior trim, unique front and rear fascias and a roof spoiler." ConsumerGuide reports that the A3 Audi package includes "leather upholstery, power driver seat w/power lumbar adjustment, sport leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, steering wheel shift paddles (automatic), aluminum exterior trim, additional interior lights, illuminated visor mirrors, fog lights, (and) unique alloy wheels." Cars.com lists "dual-exhaust outlets" and "alloy wheels" with "17-inch tires" as attractive standard features. Kelley Blue Book lists singular additions, such as "SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 18-inch alloy wheels," and "Bose audio." In regard to stand-alone upgrades, ForbesAutos claims "a navigation system heads up a fairly short options list." Edmunds says of the A3's interior “switches and dials on the center console are within easy reach and simple to operate, but we were not fans of the driver-side door controls.” Cars.com likes the A3 Audi’s standard "dual-zone automatic climate control" and "'OpenSky' glass sunroof" that "includes separate blinds to keep the interior from overheating and to guard against the sun's glare." Kelley Blue Book calls the 140-watt stereo with 10 speakers and pre-wired satellite radio preparation for Sirius Satellite Radio "notable standard equipment." ConclusionThe options list for the 2009 Audi A3 is short, but fortunately standard features are aplenty. 2009 AUDI A3 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "the most noticeable styling changes include a sculpted chin spoiler and redesigned headlights" Car and Driver: "the instrument lighting has switched from Audi’s characteristic red to a more generic white" ConsumerGuide: "less space than a ...

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Other Choices:

Look to Japan and the Infiniti EX has all-wheel drive as an option, but the base car is a rear-driver spun from the hot-handling G35 sedan, one of our favorite luxury sport sedans. A traditional wagon such as the BMW 3-Series or the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen might not include all-wheel drive, but each has more cargo room than the more compact Audi A3—and in the Jetta's case, a coming diesel option. If you're in the market for a wagonlike vehicle with sporting pretensions and can spend $30,000, there are some interesting choices outside of the 2009 Audi A3.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Tom Audi A3 fan #2, Posted: 8/17/2009

    Yeah, it's really balanced car, hope to test it soon. But it's too expensive here in our dealers

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