If the driver wishes to save the electric power stored in the battery for later use in allelectric mode ev, they can switch the audi a3 sportback etron to this special hybrid mode. The year 2019 will mark the entry of many new players into the luxury electric car space. So reports car and driver, citing sources within the company. Conveniently compare local dealer pricing on audi a3 etrons. A pleasing blend of hybrid and hatchback, the a3 etron gives you audi cachet and power, plus an eparated 8386 mpge. I expected to buy an a4 but this brought me back to an a3 after test driving. That means it acts like a regular hybrid, or an owner can connect it to a power source to fully replenish the battery and run for several miles on electric power alone. The audi a3 hatchback has been revealed in europe but isnt on sale yet. There are two sets of latch connectors for securing child car seats.
Audi beaverton is proud to offer the 2018 audi a3 etron sportback 1. The audi etron is a fullyelectric midsize luxury crossover suv produced by audi, which was unveiled as a concept car at the 2015 frankfurt motor show. Site terms privacy policy code of conduct contact us advertise with us cookies policy change your cookie settings top. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Audi a3 etron forum view topic no us etron for 2019. In 2012 audi unveiled a plugin hybrid version, the a3 sportback etron, released to retail customers in europe in august 2014, and slated for the u. Car and driver sept 2018 issue reports that the a3 etron is discontinued in the us for 2019. The 2016 audi a3 is an entrylevel compact premium sedan and convertible that slots below the a4. The etron offers a comprehensive suite of standard and available driver assistance technologies herndon, va. The etron will be available for demonstrations at audi dealerships, and customers who reserved. In our 2017 driver power satisfaction survey, the car received an aboveaverage score for reliability. No surprise really, given the company had already released updates for the plain old, gaspowered a3 and s3. So far im impressed, it drives very smoothly, my previous car was a passat gte advanced estate, but it feels nice being in a small car again.
Used 2016 audi a3 etron for sale at keyes audi vin. Jul 31, 2014 plugin hybrids like the 2016 audi a3 etronespecially those with welltuned responses and zippy performanceare the evangelists that have the best chance of converting the masses to the joys. Well, so it likely will be when the audi a3 arrives in the us later this year. In fairness, in our test, we saw just 40 mpge, but by most every. The a3 sportback hatchback for the european market. A true midsize luxury suv, the etron with an epaestimated range of 204 miles is built for everyday use. Sporttuned s3 models come with a 292horsepower turbocharged fourcylinder engine and standard quattro allwheel drive.
Its the rex or range extender version that finds us fighting over a shopping centre charging point with the audi a3 etron. Audi etron the first purely electric suv from audi audi usa. If you really want an a3 hatchback in america, car and driver suggests the five door would be available in the country only as the etron. National highway traffic safety administration new car assessment programs maximum overall safety rating of five stars in its. I just had mine into the local audi dealer for the 20k mile service and they confirmed that there will be no more a3 etron s in the us. Is the 2016 audi a3 sportback etron ready for its unscheduled closeup. Heres the etron, audis first allelectric suv the verge. In june 2019 audi of america claimed there are 1,644 etrons in the united states and.
The audi etron is a series of electric and hybrid concept cars shown by audi from 2009 onwards. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 22 2018 a3 etron models nationwide. Previously owned the a3 tdi, attracted to another green alt choice in the hatchbacksportback style. The driver assistance package is great and it recognizes the environment while driven. Its one of the most anticipated luxury evs slated to hit the market in the next. The new audi a3 sedan will arrive later this year, but the. I just had mine into the local audi dealer for the 20k mile service and they confirmed that there will be no more a3 etrons in the us. It is the companys first electric mass production car, and was first delivered in. Audi confirmed the a3 sportback etron plugin hybrid electric vehicle phev for the u. It has a strong base engine, and there are three moremuscular engines to choose from. The car and all of its systems feature the brands endemic purity. On the road, an expansive fastcharging network can help keep your vehicle charged. Simply put, this is a great car january 22, 2019 cars by eric adams photo by eric adams audis first dedicated electric vehicle, the etron, will arrive in the u.
Car and driver claims to have the lowdown on the s3, rs3, and the a3 s forthcoming pluginhybrid variant. Instead, the 2020 audi etron is intended to magnify. The etron by audi is one of the most comfortable, innovated, and awesome car in the market. We all have a choice when it comes to where we want to get, and how we. I assume that is because car and driver will use launch control if available and it is available on the a3. Audi a3 sportback etron base grade car price specifications. It is the companys first electric mass production car. Didnt like the sedan only option of the a3, but when they brought it back, i gave it a serious look.
A3 sportback etron models feature a turbocharged fourcylinder engine and an electric motor that produce a combined 150 horsepower, as well as a sixspeed dualclutch automatic transmission. If you really want an a3 hatchback in america, car and driver suggests the fivedoor would be available in the country only as the etron. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2018 audi a3 a3 sportback etron 1. Additionally, the a3 offers a refined ride, comfortable front seats, and a long features list. Its an advanced technology platform designed to help you stay connected at every point in your journey, offering features from amazon alexa integration to sophisticated driver assistance systems. Shop 2018 audi a3 etron vehicles for sale in new york, ny at cars. Audi only had to do one thing to provide an answer to tesla. Audi a3 sportback etron features and specs car and driver. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 23 2018 a3 etron models in new york. According to this report from car and driver, the a3 etron will make its way to the states and will come as a sportback model only. Sep 18, 2018 audi unveiled the final production version of the etron suv, its first electric car, on monday in san francisco. New audi a3 sedan reportedly coming to america in late. The audi etron is a batterypowered crossover that combines the companys sophisticated mannerisms and ambitious engineering. Used audi a3 sportback etron for sale in seattle, wa edmunds.
The 2021 audi a3 sedan will be on sale in the united states before the end of the year, according to car and. In fairness, in our test, we saw just 40 mpge, but by most every performance measure the a3 etron still beats the bmw i3, the chevrolet volt, and the ford cmax energi. The two arent direct rivals the audi is a modified a3 while the i3 was created by a secretive dothingsdifferently division within the german car. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The a3 etron is fast and enjoyable to live with, but only if the economics make sense. The e tron is a batteryelectric vehicle that can drive up to 204 miles. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars.
Usually, it takes a while for new audis to make their way across the atlantic pond. Apr 16, 2018 the 2018 audi a3 sportback etron is a premium compact plugin hybrid hatchback. Get reliability information for the 2016 audi a3 from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The driver can also call up the car s status and tell it when or in what days he needs the car fully charged. In addition to that, it gets plenty of handy active safety and driver assistive features. This audi also has agile handling, so you can throw it hard into curves. Edmunds has 259 used audi a3 sportback etrons for sale near you, including a 2016 a3 sportback etron 1. Even though sport is meant for the enthusiastic driver. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Base models will be frontwheel drive, but allwheel drive. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. As i get familiar with the car i wondered if someone could let know if its possible to. That means the american version will have an updated battery pack that provides more driving range than it currently does.
However, its subpar predicted reliability rating and cramped rear seats keep the a3 stuck in the middle of our luxury small car rankings. Audi claims 16 for the a3 etron, but my test car delivered closer to 25. Hybrid petrolelectric plugin audi hatchback used cars for sale. Like it features the lane keep assist, front object warning, cruise control and some other features.
Apr 27, 2018 combining a powerful electric motor with a 1. The 2017 audi a3 offers brisk acceleration, agile handling, an upscale interior, and lots of hightech features. Nhtsas 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. We all know that the united states was the first country to. The 2021 audi a3 sedan will be on sale in the united states before the end of the year, according to car and driver citing inside sources. More than two and onehalf years after the car was first announced earlier post and more than one year after sales began in germany and central europe earlier post, the us spec version of the audi a3 sportback etron plugin hybrid will begin arriving in us showrooms in the next few. Hi all, i received an audi a3 etron last week as a company car. A very conventional audi, built to persuade regular suv buyers to make the ev jump. Audis answer to the burgeoning breed of allelectric crossovers isnt as stylish as the jaguar ipace or as innovative as the tesla model x. Audi a3 sportback etron base grade car specifications, car price and car articles in bangladesh. That would mean that well get both body styles of the a3, even if the.
The highvoltage battery is recharged by the combustion engine. Based on the latest a3 sportbackthats audiese for fivedoor a3. New audi a3 sportback etron finance available marshall. The a3 sportback etron may be lacking some upscale features in the basic progressiv trim, but at core this is an entrylevel luxury car that delivers all the niceties one expects from this class of car. Car and driver reports in the sept 2018 issue that the a3 etron is discontinued for 2019 in the us. Based on the audi a3 threedoor, it is an approach by audi to address both performance and the environment. Audi etron technology is designed to help simplify your life with convenient home charging solutions so you can be more prepared for your daily commute. Used audi a3 sportback etron for sale near you edmunds. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up.
Audi a3 tdi clubsport quattro 2008 audi a3 tdi clubsport quattro is a concept car unveiled in 2008. This electric audi has an elegant cabin with excellent build quality and ample sound. S3, rs3, and an etron plugin hybrid should be part of the american lineup eventually. The car is, basically, a blast to drive never mind the gas mileage. Audi a3 etron sportback might be coming to america in 2021.
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