Under the gaze of Audi A3

Manual says Audi, A3 model - is not something new, it's just the next model. Thus, the automaker says that A3 - this is the first new class of auto vehicles in Europe - "the highest class of compact cars." In truth, this class is already released a few years ago model Mercedes-Benz C230. But the emergence of A3 indicates the seriousness with respect to the total premium category, which soon will include the BMW 1 - series and the new B-Class from Mercedes. A3 - a new model for North America and can be equipped with a new Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) from Audi - manual 6-speed transmission with automatic gear-driven and multi-disc clutch two. 6 denote positive qualities in models 2006 - Audi A3: 1) The combination of 2-liter turbocharged engine and the new DSG transmission gives us great power. Double overhead cams, direct injection gasoline turbo-charged and 10.5:1 ratio transformation gives a small amount of motor ability of high power and torque curve of change. The maximum torque between 1,500 and 5,000 rev / min. A pair of balance shafts helps the engine run more smoothly and stroke on fuel - efficient enough to estimate both A3 cars with ultra-low emissions to the environment. A bold and effective - a great combination, and the model satisfies all the provisions of the Office for Environmental Protection - gallon at 38 miles per gallon in the city and 50 km on the highway. Of course, you can agree on a standard transmission with manual control switch and speed independently, or can opt for the new DSG and not worry about pressing the clutch pedal and shifting the gear lever or the speed. DSG is based on the work of a pair of levers in the gearbox, which has a pair of gears, though only one of them sends power to the wheels. Switch occurring when you click on the switching device on the steering wheel, electronically controlled and instantaneous, and if just to note, then A3, equipped with DSG, has a top speed of 100 km / h faster than a standard auto transmission with manual control. This new gearbox so the impression that the management of Audi says that the DSG should be the only transmission for cars with 2.0 liter engine. Currently, DGS can only control a torque of 340 Nm, but the development does not stand still, so maybe soon this transmission will go into a complete set of 6 -, 8 - and 12-cylinder dvigatelemi. 2) Design A3 charmingly deceptive. The front of the car, mounted on standard 17-inch wheels and powerful rim visually seem more than it actually is, the rear part of the same combination of parts hatchback and sports car practical. On the one hand, the A3 - Car for men, alone or married, who wants to have children, but on the other hand, this car with style, rather than a typical vehicle. 3) And speaking of style, front airbags, side airbags for front seats - standard equipment and only 0 You can equip the A3 side airbags mounted in the seat to sit in the back seats. It is commendable that Audi offers us six airbags as standard equipment. 4) To increase the security of passengers carried A3 with 60% of high-strength steel housing improved by 35% compared to the version of the first generation. 5) All necessary means of measurement, having backlight is so well designed and made, that you can easily read and see the number of necessary information and even through polarized sunglasses. 6) Since the work on the new A3 a few years ago, the company has not forgotten to think of North America, and because the car is equipped with a true, built-in cup holders for cups, which are available in many European cars. On the other hand: 1) The engine is so powerful and the brakes are so strong that all-season tires that come with the DSG gearbox, combined with often no clutch. Therefore, dealers have been recommended to combine with summer tires transmission with manual control. Naturally, the climate suitable for winter snow tires. 2) Speaking of snowy and rainy climates, European customers can buy with Audi quattro all-wheel drive system and turbocharged 2.0-liter, but for Americans and Canadians advised to wait until 2006 A3 quattro, which will be available in North America only with V6-engine volume of 3.2 liters. 3) Audi Company aims to interior A3 had the same DNA, and that the passenger space in the TT. We can not agree and who disagree think that the company has saved some money on the interior of the A3. Perhaps it was the only way to increase the value of the model, and leave the price a little lower than the 000. izoom.com