Also surprised with the VC not being available individually. The VC is standard on the TT and then it is a further £1490 to get the sat nav and audi connect, expected them to follow this recipe with all models and completely supersede analogue dials across the range.
Facelift THE NEW AUDI A3 (2016 FACELIFT) – STILL AHEAD OF THE CURVE
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This is what I'm thinking, why even offer it on it's own when you have to have the pack?
The above re wheels difference is crazy. How can Audi UK justify that difference?
Perhaps would just see if could order from Audi EU and sell the standard but guessing they would charge you through the nose too if just bought wheels on own rather than option.
For £2,500 the V-spoke wheels will most probably come with mag ride.
This is what they do on the Golf GTI CS, you can't select the 19" Pretoria wheels without DCC (same as mag ride?) and cost is £2,480. On the Golf R the Pretoria without DCC are £900.
The TT is a entirely different kettle of fish and a more expensive one at that...so be sure Audi have incorporated into its price,its £1490...for the Technology Package...its not just sat nav..why cant you option the VC...alone,?its Audi your talking about,the same as you cant option 19"s on a sportback without paying for Magride..etc...etc...analogue dials will be about for a good long time...VC is just a expensive gimmick so is Audi Connect
Apparently they're made of pixie dust handcrafted by fairies!
Choice you made:
- 19" '5-V spoke' design alloy wheels in matt titanium look, diamond cut finish with 8.0J 235/35 R19 wheels
+ 2,500.00 GBP
- Remove 18” ‘10-spoke’ design alloy wheels in matt titanium look, diamond cut finish with 7.5J 225/40 R18 tyres
- 450.00 GBP
- Add Audi Magnetic Ride
+ 995.00 GBP
At least they give you £450 back off the 18's!
Perhaps the Fairies are the ones looking at them
Jeezus...Dave...ye wanna join the banter gang....lol...them wheels are horrid...totally out of character of the A3's design,and just for once l agree with ya...lol
Yes but these 18" are the 10-spoke ones not the standard ones... From standard to Magride + 19" 5-V spoke it'll cost you £3,495Choice you made:
Must be combined with additional equipment:
- 19" '5-V spoke' design alloy wheels in matt titanium look, diamond cut finish with 8.0J 235/35 R19 wheels
+ 2,500.00 GBP
- Remove 18” ‘10-spoke’ design alloy wheels in matt titanium look, diamond cut finish with 7.5J 225/40 R18 tyres
- 450.00 GBPTotal number of customisations you have made: + 3,045.00 GBP
- Add Audi Magnetic Ride
+ 995.00 GBP
At least they give you £450 back off the 18's!
Must of had the 10 spokes chosen, just saw 18" and presumed they meant the standard 18s.
Fir one minute there, l thought there was gonna be a...Mexican optional Alloy wheel stand off...lol
VC is the dogs ********! Combined with Audi Connect it'll take you to places you didn't even know you wanted to drive to! It'll be magical lol
VC is the dogs ********! Combined with Audi Connect it'll take you to places you didn't even know you wanted to drive to! It'll be magical lol
Aye...if yer where on Acid ....lol
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Be honest with yourselves, you know Audi was wrong to keep onlyl the old GameBoy Color Advance instrument cluster screen, and give us A3 users 1 upgrade bump to VC.
When the A4 (the real predecessor not successor to the new A3...at least that how articles were initially describing the A3 sedan a few years back)
Gets the instrument cluster screen the A3 Concept car had (and of course the A6, A7, and A8).
At the very least Audi could do is offer the full B&O speakers with the pop-up tweeters on the A3, and an optional white top dashboard over the default black.
When the A4 (the real predecessor not successor to the new A3...at least that how articles were initially describing the A3 sedan a few years back)
Gets the instrument cluster screen the A3 Concept car had (and of course the A6, A7, and A8).
At the very least Audi could do is offer the full B&O speakers with the pop-up tweeters on the A3, and an optional white top dashboard over the default black.
The Audi Concept car Assassin strikes again....Howz you and the Mushroom detox...gettin on...lol...Ps dont think yer tryin hard enough...lolBe honest with yourselves, you know Audi was wrong to keep onlyl the old GameBoy Color Advance instrument cluster screen, and give us A3 users 1 upgrade bump to VC.
When the A4 (the real predecessor not successor to the new A3...at least that how articles were initially describing the A3 sedan a few years back)
Gets the instrument cluster screen the A3 Concept car had (and of course the A6, A7, and A8).
At the very least Audi could do is offer the full B&O speakers with the pop-up tweeters on the A3, and an optional white top dashboard over the default black.
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Gonna order a a3 sportback soon! Just got approval for a garage space in my new flat
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I don't see why the minor model year changes will have any bearing on the introduction of a facelift.
Well we know all about the A3 facelift. A quick google search indicates that the Seat Leon, Skoda Octavia and the VW Golf are also expected to get a facelift.
This is the latest article I could find. How's you German?
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/vw-golf-vii-facelift-2016-vorschau-technik-und-preis-5519781.html
"VW Golf VII Facelift (2016): Preview, technology and price - 05.06.2016
More Golf for the same money
Better technology, more features: With the facelift of the class Primus VW Golf will be even better. But the price remains the same. All about!"
Has the Volkswagen Golf ever been facelifted? Can't remember them ever doing it. I thought because the model changed frequently (compared to the A3) they just went from one mark to the next. Correct me if i'm wrong please.
... no it hasn't. That is why some people are expecting a Mk8 rather than a facelift. I spoke to my VW dealer and he is being told there will be a facelift this autumn.
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Why, Audi UK, why?
I was going to spec Magride or DCC on my next car to improve the comfort. Then it occurred to me that there may be an even better solution from Audi - Dynamic or standard suspension. So I load the configurator and start playing. Dynamic suspension - tick. Then I wanted to tick Progressive Steering - must be combined with sport suspension. :/
Why does Progressive Steering need firm suspension? Is this another case of Audi givith and Audi UK taketh away?
Just when I thought I had my perfect spec worked out.
I was going to spec Magride or DCC on my next car to improve the comfort. Then it occurred to me that there may be an even better solution from Audi - Dynamic or standard suspension. So I load the configurator and start playing. Dynamic suspension - tick. Then I wanted to tick Progressive Steering - must be combined with sport suspension. :/
Why does Progressive Steering need firm suspension? Is this another case of Audi givith and Audi UK taketh away?
Just when I thought I had my perfect spec worked out.
Managed to take a peek at a facelift today (5 door S line in grief) that had just come off the transporter (so still wrapped). The new front looks amazing.
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Is it just me or does that not look pretty much exactly like the PFL 3 Dr S-line?
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What does the back button do on the wheel if you haven't specced AVC?
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The Technology Pack Advanced on the A3 is much better value for money, compared with the £1490 Technology Pack on the TT. Also, Audi recently reduced the price of the pack on the TT by about £300. I currently have a 1 year old TT (S Line TDI) but looking to switch back to an A3, as the TT honeymoon period has worn off, after a year of ownership. At the end of the day, its an A3 coupe from the inside! I'll definitely be adding the Tech Pack Advanced on the A3... the VC is certainly a nice feature.
On the A3 you get the SmartPhone interface, wireless charging and embedded SIM with unlimited data so you don't need to worry about tethering the car to your SmartPhone or buying another sim card. Some countries are offering the SmartPhone interface on the TT now, but really can't see that working when there's no central screen. I reckon the multimedia tech on the TT (and R8) has aged fairly quickly and now the A3, A4 and A5 are ahead of the game.
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The interior pictures could be from a different car though? The seat covers don't look sline neither does the steering wheel...
I would guess the interior shot is a different car to the S-line car shown in the exterior shots.
Cuke2u beat me to it.
