Plug in to the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e

By RIZAL JOHAN | 3 October 2020


INGOLSTADT: Audi is continuing its electrification offensive with the rollout of the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e.

The plug-in hybrid models from the A6, A7, A8, Q5, and Q7 product lines have already been introduced on the markets. Now, the compact models are following suit.

The Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e, which took up the concept of its successful predecessor, the A3 Sportback e-tron, and further optimised it, will kick things off. A more powerful variant that emphasizes the sporty accents will follow shortly after.

The A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e  will go on sale in many European markets in the fall of 2020. Its base price in Germany is €37,470.92 (RM183,000), and customers in Germany are entitled to a €6,750 incentive.

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A 1.4 TFSI serves as the combustion engine for the compact plug-in hybrid model. The four-cylinder petrol engine offers peak power of 150PS and makes more than 250Nm of torque available in the range between 1,550 and 3,500rpm.

It works with a permanently excited synchronous electric motor which is lighter and more compact than its predecessor and has a greater power density. It produces 80kW and 330Nm of torque, and as before is integrated into the housing of the six-speed S tronic transmission..

Together, the 1.4 TFSI and the electric motor deliver a system output of 204PS. When they join forces to deliver maximum boost, system torque reaches 350Nm.

The lithium-ion battery is located below the vehicle underbody in the area of the rear seats of the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e.

The compact plug-in hybrid model sprints from rest to 62mph in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 141mph. A six-speed S tronic transfers the output from the engine and motor to the front axle.

The interior with its crisply defined dashboard, striking air vents, attractively sculpted door handles and new compact gear shifter has the same purposeful air.

It seats five comfortably, while providing up to 280 litres of capacity for their luggage. To access the compartment, an electric tailgate that can be opened and closed easily with a foot motion is available as an option. Capacity can be increased to 1,100 litres by folding the seat backs.

The cabin design integrates a central 10.1-inch MMI Touch screen and 10.25-inch fully digital Audi virtual cockpit.

The primary 10.1-inch touch-screen display gives access to all media, navigation and internet-based Audi connect functions and includes handwriting detection as well as natural language voice control.

As well as the sophisticated infotainment technology that features as standard, equipment highlights for the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e Sport include dual-zone electronic climate control, twin leather upholstery and the assistance systems Audi pre sense front, lane departure warning, turn assist and swerve assist.

 

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