Structurally the ActiveHybrid is the same as the saloon featuring aluminium and magnesium to create a body that is 10% stiffer, yet 40kg – 50kg lighter.
Its predecessor having sold over 160,000 units the A3 is an important new vehicle for Audi.
The new generation of the BMW (F30) 3-series saloon was launched in February this year.
A complex and technically advanced vehicle, with extensive use of advanced materials and construction techniques.
This vehicle is quite a technical step forward in design and build quality over its predecessor.