The Q3 Sport weighs just 1520 kgs which is around 140 kgs less than the quattro equipped Q3 (
the lack of quattro saves weight).
I'm a bit disappointed by
the lack of a quattro option, but I understand why it's not there.
Not exact matches
The new A4 should be interesting,
Quattro, beautiful interior, digital display and a gem
of an engine... however, the sub standard after sales service and
lack of dealers are key concerns... It would be an interesting 2016
While the Q4 could be a «coupe» version
of next year's new Q3, the
lack of a Q6 badge on the e-tron
quattro leaves room for a «coupe» version
of the new Q5 due on sale in Australia this year.
There is a
lack of competition for such a vehicle, as we aren't sure that the
Quattro will even be made.
I contend that because
of the
lack of snow and slippery roads here, the
Quattro all - wheel drive, a $ 1,600 option, is not needed in Florida.
This version
of the
Quattro all - wheel - drive system
lacks Audi's Sport Differential on its rear axle, but still offers plenty
of grip and relatively neutral handling.
Thankfully, the
Quattro system and the responsive 2.0 T make up for the A3's
lack of a hard edge with generous grip that inspires confidence and plenty
of grunt for the small sedan.
The 1.4 TFSI variant is only available with front - wheel drive (as the
lack of a «
quattro» badge on this car shows) and in our market will almost certainly be mated to a seven - speed S tronic dual - clutch transmission.
What it
lacks, however, is the Audi brand behind it, and the S3 is also well - poised to be a pivotal stepping stone for first time S - model buyers on their way up the
Quattro ladder to the likes
of the S4, S5 and S6.