Audi A3 (Germany, 2012-present)

The third generation of Audi's A3 was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. The third gen-car will be available as a 3-door hatchback, 5-door Sportback, 4-door sedan and cabriolet.

The engines available include two petrol units, a 1.4-liter TFSI engine with 120hp and a 1.8 TFSI engine with 180hp, and a diesel 2.0 TDI engine with 143hp. Later Audi will also offer a 1.6 TDI engine. The new A3 has a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 1.4 TFSI and the 2.0 TDI engines and a 7-speed double-clutch for the 1.8 TFSI.