Full speed ahead!

Now, it seems only a lazy producer does not add the word Sport in the name of another model. Fun! Moden active, important to be healthy and fit, beautiful and prestigious to have a fast machine. But, as in every other sphere of life, there is value in the automotive and real flashy, is "original" and "parody." So, Audi A3 Sportback 3,2 - namely the "real", a very serious car name with the word Sport is not a fad, but a reflection of its essence. It was the case ... I once drove on a powerful VW Golf VR6, and while it gave to the dynamics, but constantly demanding service, and eventually "died" on the Moscow Ring Road because of jammed motor. I had to sell parts, which, I confess, I was just glad. Besides, the car was still one drawback - an overloaded front axle. Which meant not only a constant, once per 5000 km replacement silent blocks and some front suspension components, but also created certain difficulties in the winding roads. The machine is not too eager to turn, and the drift was advancing very quickly, which unnerved and made to regret that have not spent more time searching for all-wheel drive version of the Syncro. A3, too difficult to V6 of 3.2 liters, it seems, is another matter. Engineers from Ingolstadt wisely deciding that a lot of horsepower in a front axle - this too, and therefore the most powerful version of the model is equipped with exclusive all-wheel drive transmission, quattro. Of course, the ideal weight distribution to the axes car away, but in the case of the Audi it provides its own advantages. It's no secret that driving, especially in critical conditions, is reduced to the proper transfer of mass between the axles. With a sharp acceleration loaded rear wheel, rear wheel drive car so on dry pavement will accelerate faster than a car with front-wheel drive. A3 Sportback by constant all-wheel drive starts and accelerates more confident than monoprivodny car, and the nose is not particularly up because of heavy motor. On turns, especially when entering a turn, you do not particularly care about downloading the front wheels - and so they have more weight than enough. But the beauty lies in the fact that food does not slide. In sharp turns A3 Sportback show typical Audi, almost neutral steering, trying all four wheels outside the arc. One should remember that the demolition occurs is still a little earlier than expected, and we must be vigilant. Just dump the gas in this case is not enough - you just download and even more the already moving the front wheels. A true pleasure can be obtained before the superelevation little throttle, steering a short movement to put the body sideways, and in a nice slip pass the turn. I confess I could not resist this, even in a city of peace than frightened Muscovites at a bus stop. They seemed to be emitted sideways (and with a roar) of the turning vehicle will inevitably transform them from potential passengers in heavy patients. Should not have worried! Add gas, loading the rear axle and slightly adjusting the trajectory of the wheel, returning all the wheels grip the road. Well, of course, is sheer stupidity - to behave this way even in the desert, but the city roads. I confess, and I shall use for such experiments, as before, more suitable locations. And heartily recommend the holders of a powerful A3 go through a special driving school and bring skills to the level of unconditioned reflexes. Once again - this is a serious vehicle that requires a respectful attitude. Meanwhile, all the above does not mean that the control forces on A3 Sportback only person prepared. Of course, it will be easier and easier to use the powerful potential of a dynamic model, but also amateurs abrupt starts with a traffic light machine's taste. Once sinking into the floor the accelerator, it will want to, I believe, to repeat again and again. As a parachute jump - all are afraid of the "before", but want to try again "after." True, in the case of the A3 are much safer. The electronic stabilization of EPS on the alert, until, of course, you do not turn off by pressing the button on the center panel. ABS with EBD (brake force distribution) is ready to stop the car very quickly on any surface, well and power slides themselves quite match the potential motor. The engine, in my opinion, perfectly tuned. Virtually any number of revolutions atmospheric powerplant ensures a good pickup and responsiveness to the accelerator pedal operation. In addition, the car, who had been on the test, had a 6-speed automatic DSG, which features about "AI" has said many times. Here I just recall that a PTC can fully enjoy the dynamics. However, for the sake of completeness is better to translate the selector in Sport mode, shifting the lever to the lowest position. In this case, the electronics allow the motor to spin up to the limit of 6500 r / min. You can manually switch from one stage to another. To do so, or to manipulate the lever of automatic transmission, or use a small petals on the back of the steering wheel, which, to be honest, not very comfortable with the active steering. As to the suspension, then they set up very well. In cornering body roll is practically absent, but the roughness does not bother to. So the only thing that can frustrate a A3 Sportback, it's fuel consumption. When I brought to the small screen on-board computer data on the consumption of gasoline of the moment, the mind can not help a question - how far it was to refuel? With a sharp acceleration of the on-screen pop up the number "40", and even with a smooth movement of traffic in the computer said that now the engine consumes no less than 12 liters of high octane fuel. On the other hand, is the owner of this Audi will pay attention to detail? For him the important driving performance and, of course, comfort in the cabin. High klassVnutri car feels like a small private plane. Salon lined with high-quality leather front seats have improved lateral support. And the driver is equipped with full electric adjustment, and steering-wheel is moved in both altitude and on the flight. In short, pick a comfortable fit behind the wheel of labor will not make. Controls are arranged logically. At the end of the right shift paddles - the control buttons on-board computer, whose testimony shown on the small screen between the speedometer and tachometer. At the top of the center console under the arm - a coaster and mute button stabilization system. Below audiotsentr with Audi Concert CD player. You can manage them using the buttons on the steering wheel. Under the musical setting climate control unit, allowing the driver and front passenger to set individual microclimate. Yes and no closely behind. Maneuver to sit behind myself I succeeded without difficulty. Although her knees and rested in the back of the driver's seat, you can not say it was uncomfortable. By the way, the rear seat can be folded in whole or in part, increasing the already not a small amount of cargo space with the standard 302 to 1052 liters. The designers have taken care about the safety of luggage, placed in the trunk of a special eye for the attachment. So that the car can safely go in a little trip on good roads. Expensive, it is going to repeat vs. actual banal truth that all good is not cheap. I will try to understand - for whom it is intended Audi A3 Sportback 3,2, even if a version with a manual 6-speed manual transmission and basic, but very rich integration, it is worth 58 980 dollars. A modification to the DSG would cost in the $ 61 292. I think this car is addressed to those who value above all prestige brands. Or, say, who has little or no face to be "just" a fast car like the Subaru Impreza WRX or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, and required more stylish and comfortable, but be sure to compact vehicle. The warranty on the car is two years with unlimited mileage, the service will have to attend every 15 thousand miles.