The new Audi A3 adopts Volkswagen's latest MQB? Evo platform was built, and then the eighth generation of golf was born on this platform. In the future, Volkswagen's A-class cars will be gradually updated to MQB? Evo platform. As the first production model of the new platform, can the upgrade of the new Audi A3 be satisfactory?
Design has finally become a bright spot
The design lacks originality, which is more suitable to describe the previous generation Audi A3. Generally speaking, it is a "doll", while the new Audi A3 completely subverts the previous design. This design language should be the first time to appear on Audi models, and it tastes more fashionable and sporty. For young consumers, its lethality is very great.
This time, the overseas version of the new Audi A3 will provide a hatchback version, and the body proportion will be more coordinated and compact, a bit like a delicate hatchback. Sport is the main theme of this generation of Audi A3, so the new Audi A3 is designed according to this melody from the inside out. For example, the front face adopts a large-area honeycomb air intake grille, which is exactly the same as the new Audi A4L, including the more fierce design of the headlights, and the matrix LED headlights that were only available in previous high-profile models have outstanding visual effects. The fog light area below has also been replaced by an aerodynamic sports suit, and the whole front face looks dynamic and more recognizable.
Due to the hatchback layout, the side of the new Audi A3 looks compact and exquisite. The hatchback is the most classic design of Audi A3. The length, width and height of the new car are 4340* 1820* 1430mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640mm, which is slightly higher than that of the previous generation. As for the tail shape, the new Audi A3 appears to converge a lot, but the taillights are still the focus of the upgrade. The shape of the light strip is changed to a lightning-like light strip, and the aerodynamic design corresponding to the front of the car is added on both sides.
Luxury brands have always been conservative in interior design, almost all of them are from high to low, but the new A3 has got rid of the "curse" of Audi dolls and adopted a brand-new design language, which has obviously improved its sense of movement and luxury. In terms of layout, the new Audi A3 adopts a set of irregular designs, such as the air outlet of the air conditioner. The position of the main driver is on both sides of the instrument, and the position of the co-pilot adopts a penetrating shape. In terms of materials, the new Audi A3 has also been greatly upgraded. In addition to a large area of soft plastic lining materials, it also adds more textured suede seats and metal brushed panels to create a luxurious atmosphere. As far as the whole design is concerned, the new Audi A3 can be regarded as a brand-new model.
1.5T engine is worth looking forward to.
MQB？ The biggest highlight of the Evo platform is the powertrain. The new Audi A3 will be equipped with the code name EA2 1 1? 1.5L？ TSI？ Evo inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine replaces the existing EA2 1 1? 1.4TSI engine, in terms of power, this 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 1 18kW and a peak torque of 250N.m, matching a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Although the parameters are similar to those of the previous 1.4T engine, the efficiency improvement is very obvious. Due to the Miller cycle, the compression ratio of this engine reaches 60. 1.5T engine (thermal efficiency 38%) is almost the same.
It is reported that the fuel injection pressure of this 1.5T engine will be increased to 350bar, which will greatly improve fuel economy while reducing emissions. According to the actual measurement by foreign media, the comprehensive fuel consumption of this 1.5T engine is below 5L per 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to that of a hybrid electric vehicle. Personally, I'm looking forward to it.
Knight's quotations
Some people say that Audi A3 is a golf with a new shell. Although this sentence is true, it is not appropriate, especially the new Audi A3, which finally has the appearance of a luxury brand model.
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