The Audi A3 Cabriolet has received the S treatment with the launch of the first S3 Cabriolet. Priced from $69,300, the S model is $7,100 more expensive than the S3 sedan on which it is based.
Read ForceGT’s Audi S3 Cabriolet Review here.
It gets the same potent 2.0-litre TFSI engine delivering 210kW of power (up marginally from 206kW for 2015 models) and 380Nm of torque as the S3 Sportback and Sedan, and is mated to a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission powering all four wheels.
The S3 Cabriolet takes 5.5 seconds to hit 100km/h from rest, 5.0 seconds adrift of its lighter siblings, while fuel economy is rated at 7.1L/100km.
In the S3 Cabriolet, a new active rollover protection system protects occupants in the event of a rollover. All variants of the new Audi A3 have been awarded the maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating.
As to be expected of an Audi S model, the S3 Cabriolet features a very generous list of standard equipment and features, including:
- Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED tail lights
- MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
- Audi parking system plus: park assist, front & rear sensors with rear view camera
- 18-inch alloy wheels in 5-parallel spoke design
- Fully automatic roof
- Acoustic roof, for an even quieter drive
- ‘S’ specific body kit
- ‘S’ exhaust system with quad tailpipes
- ‘S’ sports suspension
- Sport seats in fine Nappa leather, with heating for front seats
- Audi Music Interface, Bluetooth interface with music streaming
- Dual-zone climate control with digital display and rear air vents
- Leather-wrapped, multi-function flat-bottom steering wheel
- Convenience key
Also available for the new S3 Cabriolet is the S performance package, for $4,990, which combines a host of highly desirable features for the most discerning buyers. The package includes:
- LED headlights
- Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Audi magnetic ride
- ‘S’ sports seats in fine Nappa leather with diamond stitching
- 19-inch alloy wheels in a choice of two designs
- Front and rear brake callipers in S design red