The all-new 2006 A3 is a brand new model from Audi with many desirable features to compete in an expanding class of compact cars. This segment represents the largest share of the Canadian Automotive market and the battle for customer’s dollars gets more heated every year. This year in addition to the Audi A3, Mercedes has introduced the B class, these are luxury competitors in a market accustomed to buying cars costing as little as half as much as these European contenders.
The A3 is based on the new Volkswagen Golf platform, which has not made it to North America as yet. The wheelbase measures 101.4 inches with the overall length measuring 168.7 inches and width 77.1 inches. The compact Audi is offered in a 5-door hatchback and has the sleek styling Audi is famous for. Audi makes some of the most attractive wagons in the business.
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