Audi A3 Sportback 2017 Review | Driver's Seat

The Audi A3 is now in its third iteration following its launch back in 1996 and this is mid-life facelifted version of the latest model.

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You can pick from four body styles including a three-door hatch, five-door Sportback, four-door saloon and a two-door convertible.

There are three petrol engines and three diesel variants to choose from. The petrol lineup consists of a 1.0 TFSI 116PS, 1.5 TFSI 150PS, 2.0 TFSI 190PS while the diesel selection includes 1.6 TDi 116PS, 2.0TDI 150PS, 2.0 TDI 184PS.

Most models are front-wheel driven and fitted with a manual gearbox, however, an S-Tronic auto is available across the range while you can opt for Quattro all-wheel drive with these power units: 2.0 TFSI, 2.0TDI 150 PS, 2.0 TDI 184PS.

The A3 comes with a choice of five main trims; SE, SE Technik, Sport, S-Line, Black Edition, while at the opposite ends of the eco-sensitive scale is the petrol hybrid e-tron and the tarmac destroying S3 and RS3.

The Sportback range starts from £20,985 rising to £36,040 before getting onto the S3 and RS3.

We’re testing the 1.0-litre TSFI 116PS in Sport trim with a six-speed manual gearbox which costs £22,535.

Our test car is fitted with plenty of optional extras, including: Tango Red metallic paint £550; Black Front Sport seats with leather / Alcantara £1,000; Adaptive Cruise Control including Pre-sense Front with pedestrian recognition £475; LED Exterior Lighting Pack £995; Storage Pack £175; Technology Pack Advanced £1395; Aluminium roof rails £250; Door mirrors (folding) £200; Rear parking sensors £425; Audi Sound System £255, giving our car an on the road price of £28,850.

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