With the 2022 model year of the Audi A3, the Ingolstadt automaker celebrates its nameplate’s 15 years of success in the US market.
The all-new 2022 Audi A3 is finally here, and the new models are now arriving at dealerships across the country. According to the German automaker, its latest installment of the A3 sedan comes jam-packed with Audi’s flagship technologies. The new sedan gets a 10.1-inch Audi MMI touchscreen display infotainment system as standard. Customers also get the option of upgrading to a larger 12.3-inch Audi Virtual cockpit.
On the tech front, Audio also offers a top-view camera system, and an optional heads-up display in the new A3. In the US market, the Audi A3 made its debut back in 2005, which means the 2022 model year of the nameplate celebrates over 15 years of A3’s success in the country. Under the hood, a 2-liter TFSI motor powers the 2022 Audi A3 sedan. The motor produces 201 HP of maximum power and 221 lb-ft of peak torque.
The S3 variant gets a more capable turbocharged powerplant which produces 306 HP and 209 lb-ft of torque. For the first time in the history of the nameplate, the 2022 Audi A3 also gets a 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system as standard. The feature can shut the engine down for a limited time in certain situations. This allows the car to coast while consuming a very tiny amount of fuel. As a result of this, Audi was able to enhance the fuel efficiency of the 2022 A3 sedan.
The 2022 Audi A3 gets a plethora of new safety features and is available with Audi cruise assist.
According to EPA estimates the A3 40 TSI quattro can deliver 31 MPG of combined fuel economy, which makes it 24% more efficient than the previous model. In its front-wheel-drive setup, the entry-level 2022 Audi A3 model now gets a class-leading fuel economy rating. As per EPA estimates, this variant can deliver 32 MPG of combined fuel economy, which is 2 MPG more than the 2020 model.
The design of the 2022 A3 also gets minor updates. The front-end is dominated by an RS-inspired honeycomb grille. We also find Audi’s signature Matrix-design led headlights and muscular contours or, as Audi likes to address them- quattro blisters. On the safety front, Audi offers the lane departure warning feature as standard on the new A3. Customers can also opt for advanced driver assistance features, which include Audi cruise assist with lane guidance and much more.
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