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.
Prices
The 1.2 TFSI will be available in all standard trim levels across the range. Technik will continue to be available
for the 1.6 MPI only.
A3 Technik offer
The 1.6 MPI Technik is now available as complimentary upgrade
To assist with the run-out of 1.6 MPI, the Technik equipment will be available as a complimentary upgrade over
Standard and SE 1.6 MPI for orders placed on or after 25 May until production is full for 1.6 MPI (week 36/10).
The provisional end date for order take, to be used in customer communications, is 31 July 2010 however this
will be subject to availability of production. Please refer to Production and Supply bulletins for more accurate
updates on an ongoing basis and please manage customer expectations accordingly.
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 and BIK tax bands.
All other technical data for this engine will not change.
NB: variance to previous 2.0 TDI engine is shown in brackets.
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
A3, A3 Sportback and A3 Cabriolet MY11 product changes
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Price A3 3dr 1.2 TFSI Standard A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI Standard
RRP £15,570 £16,120
OTR £16,205 £16,755
Trim levels A3 1.6 MPI A3 1.2 TFSI
Standard Yes Yes
Technik Yes No
Sport Yes Yes
S line Yes Yes
Technical data A3 (3dr)
Engine 2.0 TDI 170PS
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed S tronic 6-speed manual quattro
Fuel consumption
(combined mpg)
60.1 (+5.8) 57.6 (+7.2) 54.3 (+3.9)
CO2 emissions (g/km) 123 (-16) 128 (-19) 135 (-13)
VED tax band D (-1 band) D (-2 bands) E (-1 band)
BIK tax band 18% (-0%) 18% (-2%) 19% (-1%)
Technical data A3 (Sportback)
Engine 2.0 TDI 170PS
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed S tronic 6-speed manual quattro
Fuel consumption
(combined mpg)
60.1 (+5.8) 56.5 (+6.9) 54.3 (+3.9)
CO2 emissions (g/km) 123 (-16) 130 (-19) 135 (-13)
VED tax band D (-1 band) D (-2 bands) E (1 –band)
BIK tax band 18% (-0%) 18% (-2%) 19% (-1%)
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
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, A3Cab
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
New
A3 Sport alloy wheel
Current A3 Sport alloy wheel discontinued
Optional equipment
New optional alloy wheels
Paint, upholstery and trim
Some new A3 colours are already available on other models in the Audi range.
New A3 Black Edition alloy wheel
Current A3 Black Edition alloy wheel discontinued
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, A3Cab
-
New F41
18-inch ‘5-segmentspoke’
design alloy
wheel (image below)
A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab
-
Change 7K6
Tyre pressure
monitor
A3, A3 Sportback, A3Cab unchanged Now informs driver which wheel has low pressure
Change 4ZM Black styling package
A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab unchanged Also includes mattblack 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
(C0X) 17-inch ’10-spoke’ design alloy wheel in high-gloss finish.
(F41) 18-inch ‘5-segment-spoke’ design alloy wheel.
Status Code Paint colour changes Models affected
Discontinued 9C Garnet red A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
Discontinued 9X Dakar beige A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
Discontinued 3W Deep green A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
Discontinued Q9 Aruba blue A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
New 1G Volcano red A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
New Y7 Dakota grey A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
New 1J Tungsten grey A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
New S9 Scuba blue A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet and S3
