A3, A3 Sportback and A3 Cabriolet MY11/2011 product changes

2011 will see changes across the whole Audi range. Subtle changes will take place such as, all badges being changed to just state just the engine type (TDI/FSI) and no longer the capacity (3.0 TDI).

Below you will find the more specific model specific changes for the A3, A3 Sportback and A3 Cabriolet models.

Model year 2011 (MY11) product changes to the A3 range include design enhancements, new standard and optional equipment, the introduction of the 1.2 TFSI engine and the addition of start-stop technology to the 2.0 TDI 170 PS engine.

New 1.2 TFSI engine

The new 1.2 TFSI engine will be available to order in the A3 3dr and Sportback from 25 May 2010. This engine has already been launched for the Audi A3 Cabriolet range.

The 1.2 TFSI engine will replace the 1.6 MPI petrol engines later this year – final production for 1.6 MPI is expected to be in early September (week 36/10).

We are currently awaiting the key technical data for 1.2 TFSI. This information will follow as soon as possible.

Engine change - 2.0 TDI 170PS now with start-stop

From MY11, the 2.0 TDI (170PS) engine will be the latest model to include start-stop technology as standard. This means considerable reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 figures, and lower VED tax bands.

All other technical data for this engine will not change.

Design enhancements

There will be a number of design changes to refresh the interior and exterior of the A3,
mid-lifecycle. Changes include a new diffuser for the rear bumper, chrome trim for door handles and chrome surrounds for front fog lights.

Exterior changes

Interior changes

Interior changes for MY11 include:

• Aluminium application for rear view mirror adjustment and power window controls
• Air vent trim edge in high gloss black
• New design S tronic gear lever

Left to right: Air vent trim edge in high gloss black, current S tronic gear lever, and new S tronic gear lever.

Standard equipment

Status	Standard equipment changes	Change to	Models affected
Change	Driver’s Information System (DIS) with efficiency program available on all engines	All models (excluding Standard trim)	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab
New	New design standard ‘Sport’ alloy wheel 17-inch ‘5-arm-kinetic’ design alloy wheels (image below)	All Sport models	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab
Discontinued	A3 ‘Sport’ alloy wheel 17-inch ‘5-arm’ design alloy wheels	All Sport models	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab
New	New design standard ‘Black Edition’ alloy wheel 18-inch ‘5-arm rotor’ design in titanium finish alloy wheels (image below)	All Black Edition models	A3, A3 Sportback
Discontinued	A3 ‘Black Edition’ alloy wheel 18-inch ‘7-twin spoke’ design in titanium finish alloy wheels	All Black Edition models	A3, A3 Sportback
New	Technology package now standard	S3 and S3 Black Edition	S3, S3 Sportback

Optional equipment

Status	Option code	Option description	Availability	RRP (inc VAT)	Comments
Discontinued	CH7	17-inch '10-spoke V’ design' alloy wheel	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab	-
New	C0X	17-inch ’10-spoke V’ design alloy wheel in high gloss finish (image below)	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab	-
New	F41	18-inch ‘5-segment-spoke’ design alloy wheel (image below)	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab	-
Change	7K6	Tyre pressure monitor	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab	unchanged	Now informs driver which wheel has low pressure
Change	4ZM	Black styling package	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab	unchanged	Also includes matt-black fog light trim and de-chromes door handles to body colour
Change	PS5	Bucket seats	S3, S3 Sportback	£2,000	Price change
Discontinued	3GD	Reversible load floor	A3, A3 Sportback	-

Paint, upholstery and trim

Status	Code	Paint colour changes	Models affected
Discontinued	9C	Garnet red	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
Discontinued	9X	Dakar beige	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
Discontinued	3W	Deep green	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
Discontinued	Q9	Aruba blue	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
New	1G	Volcano red	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
New	Y7	Dakota grey	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
New	1J	Tungsten grey	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet
New	S9	Scuba blue	A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet

If you would like more information on the new specification changes, please contact our sales department on 01202 775050 or e-mail chris.ryu@oceanautomotive.co.uk