Looks like a mild refresh/facelift rather than a new car.
New platform (10%) cheaper to manufacture because around 80% of all VAG cars will use it. If the interior follows the A1, i wont be getting one, and my dealer has been calling me about excellent discounts recently. Might go for a used E-class coupe.
what sort of discounts have they be banding about?
i think the new A3 will look good in the flesh, the interior will be a step up from the current one, which is spot on.