Open top four-seater promises driving pleasure without compromise

• First compact luxury convertible launched in India
• Audi A3 Cabriolet makes a perfect lifestyle statement
• High quality Fabric Hood opens and closes in less than 18 seconds, up to a speed of 50 kmph
• Powerful 1.8 litre TFSI engine generating 180 hp mated to a seven-speed S tronic® dual – clutch transmission
• Sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 242 km/h
• Prices start at INR 44,75,000 ex-showroom Delhi. Bookings now open

NewZNew (Chandigarh) : In yet another first, Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer announced the launch of India’s first compact luxury convertible, the sporty, versatile and elegant – Audi A3 Cabriolet in New Delhi. This compact open top four-seater fascinates with its elegant design, powerful yet highly efficient engine, lightweight construction and best in class features. The Audi A3 Cabriolet is priced at INR 44,75,000 ex-showroom Delhi.

“The launch of the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the first compact luxury convertible in India, is yet another example of our Customer-Centric approach. Skillfully blended with a unique body style and distinct design cues, the Audi A3 Cabriolet makes a perfect lifestyle statement. Sporty and dynamic with everyday practicality – this open top four-seater with its powerful engine, ensures an exhilarating driving experience with no compromise on fuel efficiency. First showcased at the Auto Expo 2014, the car received an overwhelming response from customers and fans alike, which prompted us to introduce this exciting car into our already robust product line-up in India. The Audi A3 Cabriolet perfectly embodies ‘Vorsprung durch technik’ and truly reflects ‘luxury without compromise’,” said Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India.

Exterior:

The compact open top four-seater impresses at first glance with its flowing lines. The distinctive, coupé like design with dynamic proportions & extended rear section accentuates the vehicle’s sporty character.

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is 4421 mm in length. The shoulder line along with the aluminium finish for the doors and windscreen frame adds to the vehicle’s athletic and dynamic character. The diamond-design Audi Singleframe grille, in high-gloss anthracite with frame in matt aluminium adds to the distinctive stance of the car. The integrated rear bumper spoiler imparts a sharp and sporty rear look. The tail lamps are of a split narrow design to add on to the sporty and wide appearance. The aggressive looking S line package is standard on the Audi A3 Cabriolet to enhance the dynamic character.

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is available with a lightweight soft-top. The high quality fabric hood in a “K Design”, controlled through a central button opens and closes in less than 18 seconds, up to a speed of 50 kmph. An active rollover protection system protects the occupants in the case of a rollover.

The extended rear overhang plays a key role in the harmonious proportions of the two-door car. The bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights give the face of the car a resolute look. The air intakes and bumper further emphasize the width of the Audi A3 Cabriolet.

The Audi A3 Cabriolet offers 14 exterior color options. Alternatively, customers also have the choice of an infinite number of exterior colors from Audi Exclusive.

Interior:

The interior of the open top four-seater features a light and clean design. The Audi A3 Cabriolet offers occupants in the front and rear ample space even for longer journeys. Horizontal design lines such as the wrap-around curve add to the sense of width in the interior. The instrument panel is lean, and the centre console is angled towards the driver. The three-dimensional trim strips, large round air vents and elegant control panel for the climate control system give a full-size class feel to the interior. It has a luggage capacity of 320 litres. The interior colors are adapted to the equipment lines offering more than six Audi exclusive upholstery shades. Milano leather upholstery is standard on the Audi A3 Cabriolet.

Infotainment:

A whole modular system of infotainment components is available in the New Audi A3 Cabriolet. At the very top are the optional Bang & Olufsen Sound System and MMI Navigation plus with retractable seven-inch MMI monitor. The user terminal has a rotary/push button control and MMI Touch® which together form the touch-wheel, the top of which is a touch sensitive pad for inputting letters and numbers. Dual Zone Deluxe Auto Air Conditioning with sun position sensor, new TT inspired Jet turbine design air vents with spot/diffuse function and Light & Rain sensor are some of the other highlights.

Engine:

The Audi A3 Cabriolet rolls off the assembly line with a powerful and efficient 1.8 litre petrol engine with direct injection and turbocharging and output of 132 kW (180 hp) which can produce 250Nm of torque. The 40TFSI mated with a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission changes gears almost instantly resulting in uninterrupted power delivery with improved efficiency. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 242 km/h.

2014 has been a year of many firsts for Audi. Audi India clocked its best-ever annual sales in calendar year 2013 (10,002 units) and financial year 2013-2014 (10,126 units). This achievement was also a first for the luxury car industry in India, as a whole.

Audi began the year with the introduction of the most powerful Audi model from its product range – Audi RS 7 Sportback. Audi also introduced the new Audi A8 L in May 2014, the internationally acclaimed ‘World Car of the Year’ – the Audi A3 Sedan in August 2014, the Audi Q3 Dynamic in September 2014 and a refreshed portfolio in India with the launch of the Audi Autumn Collection 2015 in September 2014. The company has opened new showrooms in Udaipur, Visakhapatnam, Nashik and Kozikhode this year and inaugurated the country’s largest pre-owned luxury car showroom, ‘Audi Approved: plus’ in Gurgaon in April. Audi India plans to expand its network to 40 dealerships by the end of 2014.

“Customers have been delighted with the ‘World Car of the Year’ – the Audi A3 Sedan in India. We take their delight a notch higher with the Audi A3 Cabriolet. The compact luxury segment is growing the fastest in the luxury car industry. The introduction of the Audi A3 Cabriolet will further strengthen our dominance in this space. We are the market leaders in the luxury car segment and our performance to date shows that we are headed towards yet another record year,” added Mr. King.

The Audi model range in India includes the Audi A3 Sedan, Audi A3 Cabriolet,      Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A7 Sportback, new Audi A8 L, Audi Q3, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi S4, Audi S6, Audi RS 5 Coupé, the most powerful Audi – Audi RS 7 Sportback, Audi TT Coupé, the super sports car Audi R8, Audi R8 Spyder and the Audi R8 V10 plus available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi Central, Delhi South, Delhi West, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kanpur, Karnal, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozikhode, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai South, Mumbai West, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Raipur, Surat, Udaipur, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam.