2011 will see changes across the whole Audi range. Subtle changes will take place such as, all badges being changed to just state just the engine type (TDI/FSI) and no longer the capacity (3.0 TDI).
Below you will find the more specific model specific changes for the A3, A3 Sportback and A3 Cabriolet models.
| 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.
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 tax bands.
All other technical data for this engine will not change.
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
Interior changesInterior 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
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Standard equipment
| Status | Standard equipment changes | Change to | Models affected |
| Change | 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, A3 Cab |
| 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 |
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Optional equipment
| Status | Option code | Option description | Availability | RRP (inc VAT) | Comments |
| 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, A3 Cab | - | |
| New | F41 | 18-inch ‘5-segment-spoke’ design alloy wheel (image below) | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab | - | |
| Change | 7K6 | | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab | unchanged | Now informs driver which wheel has low pressure |
| Change | 4ZM | Black styling package | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cab | unchanged | Also includes matt-black 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 | - | |
Paint, upholstery and trim
| Status | Code | Paint colour changes | Models affected |
| Discontinued | 9C | Garnet red | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| Discontinued | 9X | | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| Discontinued | 3W | Deep green | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| Discontinued | Q9 | | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| New | 1G | Volcano red | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| New | Y7 | Dakota grey | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| New | 1J | Tungsten grey | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
| New | S9 | Scuba blue | A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet |
If you would like more information on the new specification changes, please contact our sales department on 01202 775050 or e-mail chris.ryu@oceanautomotive.co.uk
