Although it is Audi's smallest sedan, the Audi A3 is an impressive piece of engineering and will impress buyers around Denham Springs with an eye for comfort, luxury, and performance. Audi first introduced the A3 as a hatchback-only model and later shifted to a sedan body. Like all new Audi sedan models, the new Audi A3 combines performance, safety, reliability, and efficiency. While it may not be the most powerful Audi car on the market, the A3 is the ideal urban vehicle for your occasional errands around Gonzales. It has impressive road manners and will excite you with effortless acceleration as you cruise on the highway.

Meet the New Audi A3 in Baton Rouge

Safety Features

Although the new model is yet to undergo crash tests by the NHTSA and IIHS, buyers can be sure of top-notch ratings. If the previous model year is anything to go by, the new model should get a five-star rating. The new Audi A3 has a wide list of driver-assistance features to enhance your safety, regardless of the trim. Each model has:

• 10 airbags
• ABS
• A rearview camera
• Traction and stability control

Premium models will have pre-sense basic, pre-sense front, high-beam assist, and lane departure warning. Premium Plus models will have lane centering, steering intervention, and adaptive cruise control. Prestige models will have a head-up display, park assist, and auto-dimming side and rearview mirrors.

Interior Features

Audi models are known for their luxurious interiors, and the new A3 is no exception. With an interior similar to its larger siblings, the new A3 combines technology with high-quality materials to make a plush cabin. The model offers ample legroom, headroom, and shoulder space on both rows and comfortably accommodates five people. Tall occupants will find the A3's interior comfortable enough during long drives around Prairieville. Storage space is also generous, measuring 10.9 cubic feet at the trunk. It will hold several travel bags and can accommodate more by folding the rear seats. In-cabin storage comprises two cup holders, center armrest storage, and phone storage beneath the touchscreen.

Whether you choose the Premium, Premium Plus, or Prestige trim, the new Audi A3 will impress you with the quality of its interior materials. The quality leather seats are available in Rock Gray, Santos Brown-Steel Gray, and Parchment Beige-Steel Gray. Infotainment is top-notch in the new A3, with its standard 10.1-inch touchscreen display running on Audi's MMI interface. Standard models get a 10.25-inch digital cluster display, while higher trims have the option of a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit. Even base models have an impressive list of creature comforts, including:

• Tri-zone climate control
• Panoramic sunroof
• Power-adjustable seats with lumbar support
• Heated front seats

Performance Features

The new Audi A3 arrives well equipped to excite drivers around Baton Rouge with its power output. Under the hood of the new model is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine complemented by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The engine develops 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, sent to a front-wheel drivetrain or a Quattro all-wheel drive system via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Front-wheel drive models accelerate to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and can clock a top speed of 130 mph. Due to the enhanced grip resulting from the Quattro all-wheel drive system, all-wheel models will sprint to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. Despite a drop in power output resulting from the mild-hybrid system, the new model is quick and will impress you when overtaking slow-moving vehicles on the highway. According to the EPA, the A3 will return 27 mpg in city driving, 36 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined.

If you are a fan of elegance, luxury, performance, and efficiency, the new Audi A3 will suit you. For the new model, buyers should expect a longer, taller, and wider body, upgraded technology, a mild-hybrid engine, and a chic exterior styling. Get a new Audi model today and enjoy relaxed drives around Baton Rouge.