FIRST LOOK NEW 2022 AUDI A3 UPDATED | DETAILED INTERIOR-EXTERIOR TOUR | DRIVING
Channel: Car Showcase
Date: 05/02/2022

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Here's the first look of the new 2022 Audi A3 facelift sedan. Checkout interior, exterior design, and driving of this new Audi A3 2022 model in the video.

The well-respected last-generation A3 sedan has been replaced by an all-new 2022 model which has been modernized in every fashion but retains the fun-to-drive nature that endeared us to the previous model. German rivals such as the BMW 2-series Gran Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz A-class are fueling consumers' appetites for small, premium sedans so it's no wonder Audi is doubling down on its compact car and giving it a richer interior, advanced technology, and razor-sharp looks. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard, all-wheel drive is optional, and a host of driver-assistance features are on hand, which make the A3 a desirable choice and one of our 2022 Editors' Choice picks.

Audi's smallest sedan is fully redesigned for 2022, with styling that brings the A3 in line with the brand's latest look. Slightly longer, wider, and taller than before, the new A3 provides improved passenger space. The interior features a revised layout and enhanced technology. A turbocharged and hybridized 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine will be available with Quattro AWD once the car rolls into U.S. showrooms late in 2021. The sporty S3 and RS3 also makes their return.

After skipping the 2021 model year, Audi's entry-level car is all-new for 2022 and features sharper styling and modernized interior tech. The A3 will be sold exclusively in sedan form in North America, while the hatchback Sportback model will be sold in Europe and other global markets.

The A3 is offered in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims like that of other Audis currently on sale. We recommend the mid-range Premium Plus model, which offers the best mix of features and price. Going with the Premium Plus adds niceties such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, memory settings for the driver, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and passive keyless entry.

Even though European models offer a variety of powertrains, the A3 that's earmarked for North America is powered by a 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a 48-volt hybrid system; the powertrain is available with either front- or all-wheel drive. A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard. Audi has mentioned a plug-in hybrid model, probably sporting the e-tron name, may be made available later on. 

The turbocharged four-cylinder feels perky and eager, even if its horsepower rating isn't as high as the outgoing car's optional 228-hp powerplant. Those who want more power should consider the also-new S3, which we review separately. 

2022 Audi A3 Price:
Premium - $35,895
Premium Plus - $39,195
Prestige - $43,195

Inside the 2022 A3, Audi's designers have taken the more staid styling of the larger A4 sedan and dialed in more personality. Two large air vents that flank the car's gauge display, and a stitched panel lines the top of the dashboard. The available sport seats feature faux-suede upholstery and quilted seating surfaces. 

The A3 features either a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen or a larger, optional 12.3-inch unit. Mercifully, the A3 forgoes the brand's new dual-screen setup that makes climate controls and vehicle driving-mode switches a digital affair. Instead, those secondary controls are handled here by good old fashioned buttons. Audi's digital Virtual Cockpit gauge display will also be standard. This reconfigurable screen is a popular feature across the rest of the Audi lineup and can display a large map in the center of the instrument cluster as well as other vehicle information, along with standard gauges for speed and rpm. 

New for 2022, the A3 features:

1.A longer, wider, taller body
2. Chic exterior styling
3. Upgraded technology and displays
4. Standard mild hybrid turbocharged I-4 engine

All 2022 A3 models are equipped with 10 airbags. Standard driver-assist and active safety features include front automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. Systems like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are optional extras.

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