The last A3 soft-top was a little underwhelming, it was considered even more hairdresser than the TT and although being a strong well built car it didn't sell as well as Audi bosses would've liked. Unperturbed though they're bringing it back for the new shape A3.
The 2014 A3 Cabriolet features much sharper lines and bolder curves, overall it is a much more dramatic and in-your-face drop-top. Sharing a lot of styling cues from its big brothers like the A5 - one of Audi's most popular products.
So what if you want your cabriolet to drive from your solar powered house to the local green party meeting? Well no worries! The 2014 A3 Cabriolet can be specced with a 1.4 TFSI engine which features the new COD (Cylinder On Demand) technology, a system that cuts two cylinders off when you're just pottering around town, firing them back up when you plant the throttle. This results in 114g/km of CO2 and a claimed 56.5mpg! Impressive figures - if they prove true.
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What if you want a droptop that can get the wind in your hair at an alarming pace? Again - no worries! The performance engine fitted to the 2014 A3 Cabriolet is the 1.8 TFSI that is fitted to just about every Audi on sale; proving its reliability and all round capability. Punching 180PS of power out it can hit 150mph on a straight road and demolish 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, linked up to Audi's awesome 7-speed S-Tronic twin clutch transmission it.
If you are prepared to wait though we have caught wind of rumours that Audi WILL be releasing an S3 Cabriolet! With 300PS and Quattro all wheel drive that should 'man-up' the A3's hairdresser image!
Words: Andy Pilcher Images: Audi UK
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