"Velvet" evolution

Sharp edges along the sides podshtampovki, grille, "broken" into two parts, bumpers, original "aggressive" lights - in fact, all the visible differences. It seems that the second generation Audi A3 is not far from its predecessor. Taken together, all would have come together for good "facelift", if in fact we have not stood in front of a brand new car! Let's start with the fact that "treshki" changed dimension: wheelbase and width increased by 65 and 30 mm respectively, and the height decreased by 10 mm. The latter, in general, for new products is not so typical (usually manufacturers try to "stretch" the car in all three directions), but because the hatchback A3 - a car in a kind of sport, "landing" can be considered a measure justified. It is well known: the lower the altitude, the lower center of gravity, and the lower center of gravity, the more stable the car. Especially in this case, "-10" in no way reflected on the space cabin. On the contrary, the efforts of designers of space above the heads of rear passengers has more than the previous model. In addition, due to increased base width and the passengers in the back sofa will not have to brace your knees front seats and think about "team spirit", true, but all do not forget that the car is Audi A3 chetyrehmestnyy.Sportivnye ambition supported by relevant elements of the arrangement of the cabin. For example, there is a "sportkarovsky" attribute, as floor (!) Gaza.Psevdousiliteli pedal to the tunnel, "supports" the central console, air vents with round finish "aluminum" - decor, "peeped" into the interior of Audi TT.Perednie seats are slightly lower than the previous model (remember the center of gravity?), but the driver is not forbidden to change the seat height with a standard manual regulirovki.V rear is hardly possible to see any sports theme, but here there is such an important detail, as a pair of cup holders built into an ergonomic center console smoothly faired "hammer" (now he is closer to the driver's seat and takes place much less than before). At the discretion of the buyer under the hood "treshki" may receive one of five power units. The most inexpensive modification Audi A3 is equipped with a 102-strong petrol 1.6, the list goes on is 2.0 direct injection (FSI), which develops 150 hp, and finally the "crown of creation» - V6 3.2 power of 241 hp For the "economy" meant two turbo-diesel: 1.9 TDI, as well as the version of this engine with a larger 100 cc displacement, issuing 105 and 140 hp sootvetstvenno.V depending on the engine in the "standard" set a 5 - or 6-speed manual gearbox. The surcharge can be ordered "automatic» tiptronic, but for motors 3.2 and 2.0 TDI - DSG automated manual with a double (!) Coupling - the latest development of Volkswagen. Incidentally, only two modifications of the above are equipped with all-wheel drive quattro: 3.2 - in the "standard" for the 2.0 TDI is optsiya.V to improve the manageability of a hatchback Audi designers thoroughly "peretryahnuli" front McPherson, a four-link rear set a new suspension. The connecting link between the driver and the front wheels made electric power rulya.Premera novelty will be held in early March at the Geneva Motor Show, Audi A3 and then go to dealer showrooms, so far only Western Europe. In Russia, the model will be available shortly.