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| Description |
| The editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven several different models of the Audi A3, including the new 2010 A3 TDI, to provide driving impressions and sum up all the important points in a Bottom Line. Then to include opposing viewpoints and even more detailed information, the experts at TheCarConnection.com put together the adjacent full review. |
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| Road Test |
Although the 2010 Audi A3 is based on Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf underpinnings, the A3 is bound to attract performance-minded shoppers, with a sleek fastback-wagon profile, plenty of aggressive styling cues, and big, styling wheel designs, in addition to the large Audi grille. The availability of quattro all-wheel drive remains a major attraction for those in snowy climes.
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| Positive Points |
- Excellent "S tronic" gearbox
- Impressive cargo space
- Fuel-efficient engine lineup
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| Negative Points |
- Artificial-feeling electric power steering
- Bluetooth is optional
- Options can drive price toward $40,000
- Starting to look dated next to the rest of the Audi line
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