New Audi A3 Cabriolet

Published Date: 1st May 2008

The new Audi A3 Cabriolet is now available to order for summer 2008.    Audi’s first premium compact class ‘open top’ will be available in standard, Sport and S line trim.

The guiding principle behind the latest Audi soft top was finding the best possible balance between the ‘fun factor’ of a roadster and the day-to-day usability of a fixed-roof premium class car.   As a result, the Audi A3 Cabriolet not only converts to open-top mode and back rapidly, but also accommodates four passengers comfortably while retaining impressive luggage capacity that expands thanks to the standard split/fold rear seat.

The hood incorporates a large, heated glass rear window, with fully automatic operation in Sport and S line versions, which can be lowered in just 9 seconds or raised in 11 seconds while driving at speeds of up to 19mph.

When lowered, the hood folds into a Z-pattern which takes up a minimum amount of space.   It is set down in a compact sheet steel compartment that is separate from the boot and therefore doesn’t impair luggage capacity.   Because the luggage space is unaffected by the retracted hood, the rear bench seat hasn’t been moved further forward.   This leaves ample leg room at the rear, thanks in part to the generous wheelbase of 2,578mm.    The split/fold rear seat boosts load capacity from 260 litres to a maximum of 674 litres.

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