Off-white

"Hot and off-white" - said a friend Saahov immortal "Caucasian Prisoner". We also would not mind to call our Audi A3 White Edition the same stamp, but if it all fits with the color, the temperature, alas, let us down. Well, 150 "horses" under the hood of a stylish white hatchback-wagon with a black glass roof and a black grille is not enough, no lights? But what can you do: hiding under the hood, the herd did not excite the imagination and the dynamics of the machine other than a confident call fails. According to its internal dimensions very close to the A3 family models like the BMW 3-series, but also because the mass is obtained rather big - high quality plastic and have good sound insulation serious weight. But on the highway A3 - a true Aryan. On smooth pavement the car goes like glued to the road, the speed can be determined reliably only on the speedometer or the radar cop. The level of noise in the cabin of up to 180 km / h remains quite low. Even when overclocked to the floor like the engine of its presence in name only, which largely conceals the sense of dynamics. If only more A3, shod in very broad tires to drive S-Line, did not respond to the track! By the way, the promised fuel savings of direct-injection FSI unnoticed - depending on driving style, consumption varies from 11 to 13 liters. Approximately the same uses, and recently tested SUV Honda CR-V with the same power on a 2.0-liter engine, but with a significantly greater mass and all-wheel drive. But as the A3 is controlled! She can be strict and straightforward, and sometimes incapable of liberty and tricks. For example, a gas discharge or provocative swing of the wheel "treshka" happy to go into a light and easily controlled skid. And in a quiet circuit breaker to turn on the machine does not feel any resistance - she willingly falls on the arc, and in turn limiting finely poised on the brink of drift and drift. If you do not disable ESP, A3 calm and dynamic vehicle and reset if the "collar", then on a winding path Audi driver is able to deliver a lot of positive emotions, the main thing - do not get lost in a 6-speed "automatic" and advance to choose the right gear. Those who plan to frequently use the manual shift, it may be advisable to order the optional paddles comfortable petals - they ride on the A3 is even more incendiary. No need to take your hands from the very sensitive and at the same time easy steering. When engine braking "treshka" very groovy roars. Under a set of manageability and the combined seat sports S-Line, stitched Recaro. Like it or not, but the Germans know how to make great chairs. As well lies in the hands and bagel. Salon on the verge of luxury and sportiness. Partly interior is decorated with inserts of aluminum present, but otherwise he lavishly decorated with precious rocks and soft plastics. That's just the radio Audi Concert audio is still disappointing - as the Germans manage to install a good car audio system is so mediocre? Front seats, as well as the steering wheel have a very large margin of adjustment in all directions, while in any case behind the driver is enough space in the back seat. Ceiling height and length of the cabin can be placed very freely. Another would be to add back adjustment of the angle of inclination, as is done in kompaktven, and can be four to the end of the world. Third behind do not expect - a large central tunnel, designed for all-wheel drive transmission, forcing the middle passenger to take an uncomfortable position. But the trunk is not disappoint, because the 5-door Sportback version of the 84 mm longer than usual and its progenitor trehdverki - Volkswagen Golf V. Of course, underneath lies a narrow dokatku, but the amount of luggage has increased from 350 to 370 liters: a little more - and will be touring. However, despite the new fulfillment, Audi A3 as white as any other was good, but still boring car. He would throw off the veil of heaviness and solidity of the far-fetched, and along with a couple of hundred pounds. You'll see - and the degree would be increased, and shine in the eyes of the driver added. Alternatively, instead of losing weight A3 can be equipped with no weather, and a 2.0-liter turbo engine 200 hp That's when a hatchback really sparkle like a rainbow. As for price, then tested A3 with a 2.0-liter engine, "automatic" and plenty of options worth $ 40 000, which is comparable to the cost of a famous Japanese SUV or mid-range sedans. Prices for A3 with the 200-strong turbo engine and does begin from 43-45 000 dollars, but about the same cost more stylish and dynamic sedan Lexus IS250. Indeed, the ideal is unattainable