AUDI A3 (1996 - 2003)奥迪A3级(1996至2003年)
Premium quality is the concept behind Audi?s A3 range.优质的理念是奥迪?收盘A3级射程. The Ingolstadt company have never subscribed to the fact that small car equals small status, and the A3 has the quality feel of a far larger car.该公司从来塔特奥迪订阅到小型车小平等地位A3级和质量已远远感受到了车. Everything is firmly screwed together and high quality materials are used throughout.万事牢牢螺纹优质材料一起使用. For this privilege the A3 commands a higher price than its VW Group siblings, which brings it into competition with far larger opposition.这个特权的A3级指挥较高价格比其兄弟64+15集团、使之成为远反对党竞争. However, we all know what comes in small packages.但是,大家都知道是小包装.
HISTORY历史
Many observers thought that the Audi A3 would simply be a sawn off A4, much as BMW had done with their Compact range, but the styling was fresh, chunky and well received.许多观察家认为,奥迪的A3简直是锯过的A4、宝马做得比他们射程紧凑,但造型是新鲜、块状和好评. It carried forward the high-waisted good looks of the old Coupe but with a squat, purposeful stance that looked good from every angle.它继承了高腰好看的旧采伐但以蹲、针对性立场,无论从哪个角度看很好. At the time of the A3 launch in September 1996, seven models were initially available.在当时的A3级发射1996年9月,现有七个型号最初.
The base 1.6 model with a 4 cylinder 101bhp engine was joined by the more luxuriously appointed SE version and the 1.6 Sport which, you?ve guessed it, was sportier with racy wheels, uprated suspension, bucket seats and sports steering wheel.示范基地6月1日同为4缸发动机101bhp一同越豪华版硒、160所体育、你?它的味料,以活泼sportier车轮新型干法暂停,一桶席位体育方向盘. The same trim levels were carried by the 1.8-litre range of cars.同一浪级搭载了1.8公升的汽车. which utilised a four-cylinder unit, developing 125bhp in this instance.采用了四汽缸组,开发125bhp这一次. At the top of the range was the 1.8T Sport, which was fitted with a turbocharged 150bhp version of the 1.8 litre engine as seen in the Golf GTi.在高高的射程是中高级体育这是一种装有增压150bhp版180公升引擎所体现的高尔夫GTI组. Despite Audi?s loyalty to four-wheel drive, all of the first wave of A3s were front-wheel drive, and all were offered with a four-speed automatic option.尽管奥迪?收盘忠诚四轮驱动,全部被a3s第一波锋轮驱动而所有与80707四速自动选择.
In August 1997, 1.9-litre turbodiesel engines were introduced.1997年8月,1.9公升turbodiesel引擎介绍. These units developed 110bhp and were available in the same base, SE and Sport trim designations as the petrol engined cars.这些单位和发达110bhp可在同一基地硒康浪番号为汽油引擎汽车. A small round of revisions was made at the same time consisting of front side airbags and an improved RDS audio system.修改了一小轮在同一时间由前侧气袋音频系统的改进策略. In August 1998 high security locks and, remote central locking were added to the line-up.1998年8月,高安全锁,锁定中部偏远加入排队.
In keeping with Audi?s devotion to the ?quattro?按照奥迪?收盘奉献给?慑人? system, the A3 1.8 T Quattro Sport was launched in July 1999.制,8月1日A3级笔慑人体育1999年7月发射. This model ran an uprated version of the 1.8-litre turbo engine, developing 180bhp.这个模型跑了新型干法版180公升涡轮发动机,180bhp发展. Many saw it as a taster for Audi?s eventual A3 range-topper, the S3 quattro.许多感官却视之为对奥迪?最终收盘的A3距离礼帽,374慑人. This model stretched the power of the 1.8 turbo engine still further to 210bhp and gained a subtle but muscular body makeover.这种模式延伸权力180涡轮引擎、210bhp仍继体面貌有了微妙但肌肉.
July 1999 saw the launch of a five-door option on all models bar the S3 quattro and also the introduction of 1.9 TDi 90bhp models to slot in beneath the existing diesel engined models.1999年7月发射看见一个五门选择所有型号的374杆,也是慑人推出1.9TDI的型号槽90bhp柴油引擎型号,在现有的下方. The 90bhp diesels were offered in base and SE guise.在基地的90bhp柴油80707硒、假借.
The 90bhp diesel was firmly knocked on the head in 2001 when the A3 range underwent a series of revisions, with the lights and grille being facelifted.90bhp柴油的坚定扑头2001年经历了一系列的调整幅度A3级,随着灯光、门锁被facelifted. In came 100bhp and 130bhp 1.9-litre turbo diesels, punting the A3 range towards the top of the ever-growing diesel market.在来到100bhp和130bhp1.9公升柴油涡轮、竹的射程为A3级顶日益增长柴油市场. In early 2002, the S3 model was given a power hike from 210bhp up to 225bhp.2002年初,上涨374模式得到了来自210bhp功率高达225bhp. The A3 was replaced by an all-new model in summer 2003.<A3级改为全新模式夏天2003.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Call it chic, arriviste, unruffled, whatever, the Audi A3 exudes effortless cool.称之为潇洒,野心家、从容不迫,不管,奥迪A3级一股清凉惬意. The interior is not that spacious, but buyers will put up with that to sport the four interlocking rings on the grille.内政部不是宽敞、但买家忍受,体育四个戒指的联锁花砖. That symbol has come to represent independent thinking and an insistence on spare, thoughtful design.符号来代表,独立思考和坚持中天,体贴设计. The A3 range typifies this approach.这一办法的A3级射程一斑. All models wear stylish alloy wheels, and are supplied with driver, passenger and front side airbags.所有型号穿着入时合金车轮、供应的司机和乘客侧气袋门前. The first impression is that there?s a lot of plain black appliqué dashboard on display, but look closely and all of the controls are apparent, tidily clustered and dripping with quality.第一印象是?收盘平原大量黑色案例中将展出仪表、但放眼望去,所有的管制是显而易见、集群、滴水入禀与品质. Flick any switch, press any button and Audi?s investment in the A3 stands out clearly.弹弹任何开关按钮,奥迪新闻?收盘站出来明确投资在A3级. Even the grab handles are silicon-damped for a smooth return.连理都抢到硅阻尼对顺利返回.
Sport models are perhaps the most attractive, with their tastefully dynamic appeal.也许是最具吸引力的运动模式,其动态装潢上诉. The SE models will have all but rear seat passengers checking twice to make sure they?re not in the far bigger A6.将所有型号的硒但后座乘客两次检查,确保他们?远远A6轿车不会再在. Luxurious touches run to twelve-spoke alloys, Alcantara upholstery, electronic climate control and remote central locking.豪华触及跑到12讲合金、阿尔坎塔拉座垫、电子气候控制及中部边远锁. Even the key is beautifully designed, a chunky black transponder into which the key blade slots like a flick knife.更关键是设计精美,其中一成块状黑色转发关键时段喜欢的一刹那间刀刀.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Quality in this instance does not come cheap.在这种情况下质量却不便宜. Don?t expect to find A3s on dealer forecourts for any less than £4,600.鲍思?笔交易就forecourtsa3s期望找到任何少于4600英镑. This will net a 1996 P plate 1.6, and similar vintage Sport or SE trims will cost a further £600, with automatics commanding an extra £400.这将净磷板19961.6类似古董或硒康斩将耗资600英镑,另外,这种自动指挥额外400英镑. Of the 1.8-litre cars, the 1.8T proved especially popular, and a 1997 P plate model of this type will be around £5,700 rising to £13,000 - £15,000 for a 2003 car, depending on spec.<一点八公升汽车,尤其是热门中高级证明、1997盘、磷这种模式将上升到大约5700英镑13,000英镑-15000英镑,为期03年车视谱.
A3s generally hold their value well, being a premium small car in a market where people are willing to downsize but want to retain quality.a3s普遍认为其价值,作为一个小型车市场溢价那里人愿意精简,但想留住质量. The Quattro Sport models reflect this, and it will be a lucky customer indeed who finds a 1999 T plate car for less than £7,900.反映这种型号的慑人体育、这将是一份幸运客户确实如拾1999笔汽车板块少于7900英镑. Following price reductions to combat the threat of imported cars, the scorching S3 quattro has now dipped below £11,000 for an early example.以下降价打击威胁进口轿车、烈日374慑人已斜射低于11000英镑早日例子. Prices for the five-door A3 models are generally around £300 more than their three-door counterparts.价格为5门300英镑左右的A3型号通常超过3门.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
It?s a testament to the quality of modern Audis that most used guides have little to report.?收盘证明现代奥迪质量都很少,大部分用来指导报告. ?Nothing significant??什么重要? is the usual commentary on the A3, and it?s the same across the Audi range.通常的评论是A3级,它?收盘同一海峡奥迪射程. Reliability of the A3 has been excellent so far but if you want to nitpick, some higher mileage models suffer from suspension problems and the TDi car have been known to experience expensive catalyst failure.A3级的可靠性一直很好,但如果你想要到目前为止挑剔,有些型号因停牌问题哩高的TDI的车已经知道失败经验昂贵的催化剂. Generally speaking though, just look for main dealers service stamps, a sheaf of receipts and check for the usual accident or misuse damage.虽然一般来说,只有找经销商主要服务邮票一、支票收据胶束通常意外损坏或误.
On the models fitted with low profile tyres, check the expensive alloy wheels for kerbing damage, and insist on locking wheel nuts.型号装有低调的轮胎,检查昂贵合金轮子镶边损坏坚持车轮螺母锁紧. Other than that, buy with confidence.除此之外,购买信心.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on an A3 1.6) Potential buyers will be cheered to know that premium pricing does not stretch to Audi?s parts prices.(大约基于A3级1.6)潜在买主将欢呼不知道保费定价弹力奥迪?收盘价部分. A replacement headlamp unit is £110 and a starter motor a comparatively inexpensive £150.更换前照灯股110英镑和150英镑的起动马达相对便宜. An alternator costs in the region of £130, and front brake pads should cost £50.一个发电机的成本约为130英镑,而前面刹车皮应该英镑费用50. An exhaust system is circa £170 and a clutch assembly around £130.排气系统离合器及装配170英镑130英镑左右. Not too painful is it?是不是太痛苦吗?
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Packing all that quality into the A3 has a slight drawback.包装全部为A3级,质量也有轻微缺点. Quality weighs, and the A3 is far from the lightest car in its class.重质量、A3级轿车远远最轻的阶级. The horsepower figures won?t serve to fling the car up the Queen?s highway with quite the abandon of its more lightweight counterparts.获胜的马力数字?笔起到了掼车女王?收盘公路相当抛弃它更轻量级同行. For instance the range-topping Audi S3 weighs more than the original Audi Quattro, and makes some Volvo estates appear positively anorexic.比如射程-超过重量比原来奥迪374奥迪慑人,并出现了一些积极的沃尔沃屋厌食.
That said, the A3 has a great reassurance to its controls.尽管如此,为了保证其具有伟大的A3管制. The 1.8T manages 0-60 in 8.1 seconds, yet can still achieve over 45mpg on a run, and feels bulletproof.在八月一日的中高级管理0~60秒钟,但仍可以达到超过一45mpg办、防弹感觉. The familiar Audi characteristic of very firmly servoed brakes is still there and the steering insulates a lot of road feel, but these are minor points.奥迪非常熟悉的特点依然存在并坚定servoed刹车督导绝缘感受到了不少路,但这些都是次要的问题.
Of the diesel engined models the 90bhp variant is perhaps most perplexing.该型号的柴油引擎或许是最为困惑90bhp变种. Somewhat dull to drive, it raises the question that if somebody is so concerned about penny pinching, why buy an Audi?驾驶有点沉闷,令人怀疑,如果有人这样关心竹顺手牵羊,为什么买奥迪? The TDi 110 is a far more pleasing unit, doling out its great reserves of torque generously, and a modest right foot will return 57mpg.该TDI的更为可喜的是110股,谋生其储量大扭矩大方、而温和右脚回到57mpg.
Of the sports models, the S3 could be the quickest point-to-point car in Audi?s range.<体育模范,374最快可点对点奥迪车?收盘射程. The 1.8T Quattro Sport represents a capable, and significantly cheaper, alternative.体育是一个可以慑人的1/2,大大便宜替代.
OVERALL 总体
The bulletproof build quality of the Audi A3 has resulted in it becoming an almost foolproof used car purchase.防弹奥迪A3级的建设质量,导致它成为一个几乎万全用来买车. With the added versatility of the five-door, the A3 makes a great compact choice if interior space isn?t too much of an issue.加上特有的五门紧凑的A3级作出重大抉择,如果室内空间肖国?笔太大的问题.
You could certainly buy more metal for your money from other manufacturers, but given the choice of an A3 on the drive, most people can?t resist the big-boned baby Audi.你可以买到更多你的钱从其他金属制造、但如果让我选择了A3级的驱动,大多数人可以吗?笔抵制大男婴保税奥迪. It?s a feel-good car that can justify itself in the bends and on the balance sheet.?尼感到乐观的轿车在转弯时能自圆其说,对资产负债表.
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