Audi Surprise Debuts A3 Cab This Friday

Brookside · 11-28-2007, 04:37 PM

A3 Cab Debut..

Surprise?...well not much of a surprise-
the debut of the A3 Cabriolet has been moved up to this Friday (Nov. 23rd).

This friday Audi will hold a press conference in Györ, Hungary which will see the unveiling of the new Audi A3 Cabriolet. No further details have been released yet but we are not expected any major surprises from another addition to the Audi line up. The styling of the front end looks very much like the current generation A3, but the rear end styling appears to be based on the A5.

Production had been rumoured to commence in Brussels, Belgium, but judging by the location of the unveiling, it looks likely it will be built at their Hungary production facility.

We had expected the A3 Cabrio to debut in Geneva so this premature unveiling comes somewhat as a surprise.

source: WorldCarFans

1ster · 11-30-2007, 09:25 AM

Final drawings released today. Looks good. Definitely not a muscle car, but it should suit the target audience.

atr_hugo · 11-30-2007, 09:42 AM

2.0 TDI !? A diesel convertible.

BForbes · 11-30-2007, 09:44 AM

Boy do I love Audi interiors!!

joelk · 11-30-2007, 10:25 AM

wow i actually like it. not for me but pretty nice looking.

Lester · 11-30-2007, 10:30 AM

Until I see it in Sedonna Red, I won't really know.......

atr_hugo · 11-30-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Until I see it in Sedonna Red, I won't really know.......

1ster · 11-30-2007, 10:42 AM

And would you look at that Verified Endemic FLAW where the headlights meet the hood? I can't believe Audi hasn't fixed this! I smell a conspiracy! :mad:

larryn · 11-30-2007, 10:56 AM

It looks more like a Mini Cabrio competitor than a e83 competitor, becasue it doesn't have a trunk. Not bad looking though.

atr_hugo · 11-30-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ster

And would you look at that Verified Endemic FLAW where the headlights meet the hood? I can't believe Audi hasn't fixed this! I smell a conspiracy! :mad:

And just when I was cleaning up the coffee spew on the screen from the Sedona Red post . . .

BForbes · 11-30-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

And just when I was cleaning up the coffee spew on the screen from the Sedona Red post . . .

Haha...now this is the type of 1addicts i like!!

Brandon26pdx · 11-30-2007, 12:05 PM

I'd be interested in a 2-door A3 coupe. They dont make that do they?

1ster · 11-30-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

I'd be interested in a 2-door A3 coupe. They dont make that do they?

No, but they do make a bad ass S3 2-door hatch that the US doesn't get.

imported_MPower · 11-30-2007, 01:17 PM

I like it. It has no chance at competing with the 1er in terms of performance, but will almost certainly provide just as much interior space (because of the front-wheel drive layout) and meet most buyer's expectations. Based on looks, the Audi easily beats the 1 Cabrio and is probably why I would rather have the A3 Cab over the 1er Cab.

11-28-2007, 04:37 PM	#1
Brookside Major 255 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2016 228i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	Audi Surprise Debuts A3 Cab This Friday A3 Cab Debut.. Surprise?...well not much of a surprise- the debut of the A3 Cabriolet has been moved up to this Friday (Nov. 23rd). This friday Audi will hold a press conference in Györ, Hungary which will see the unveiling of the new Audi A3 Cabriolet. No further details have been released yet but we are not expected any major surprises from another addition to the Audi line up. The styling of the front end looks very much like the current generation A3, but the rear end styling appears to be based on the A5. Production had been rumoured to commence in Brussels, Belgium, but judging by the location of the unveiling, it looks likely it will be built at their Hungary production facility. We had expected the A3 Cabrio to debut in Geneva so this premature unveiling comes somewhat as a surprise. source: WorldCarFans
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11-30-2007, 09:25 AM	#2
1ster Large Member 165 Rep 937 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	Final drawings released today. Looks good. Definitely not a muscle car, but it should suit the target audience.
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1ster Large Member 165 Rep 937 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	And would you look at that Verified Endemic FLAW where the headlights meet the hood? I can't believe Audi hasn't fixed this! I smell a conspiracy! :mad: Attached Images
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larryn Lieutenant General 2156 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	It looks more like a Mini Cabrio competitor than a e83 competitor, becasue it doesn't have a trunk. Not bad looking though.
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imported_MPower Zoom Zoom 38 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I like it. It has no chance at competing with the 1er in terms of performance, but will almost certainly provide just as much interior space (because of the front-wheel drive layout) and meet most buyer's expectations. Based on looks, the Audi easily beats the 1 Cabrio and is probably why I would rather have the A3 Cab over the 1er Cab. __________________ In the garage: 2022 G80 M3 Manual - Portimao Blue
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