Audi Doubles Down On Sedans With An A3 Liftback To Counter New CLA

Audi is preparing to counter the new Mercedes-Benz CLA with its very own style-led coupé: a new five-door A3 liftback model. The most powerful version, which is set to make more than 400bhp, is described by Audi officials as a spiritual successor to the original Sport Quattro. 

The secret new Audi was granted production approval by former Audi chairman Rupert Stadler earlier this year and forms part of a future four-model A3 line-up. When it reaches the UK in 2020, it will be sold alongside successors to today’s five-door hatchback, two-door cabriolet and four-door saloon A3s.

cidflekken - 11/27/2018 3:13:04 PM

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I like this idea. The A5 Sportback and 4 Series GC are selling well so why not offer in a smaller size. Benz has the CLA which sell pretty well even still, but I feel they are missing out with no C-Class 4-door Coupe.

cidflekken - 11/27/2018 3:13:39 PM

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However, that rendering looks like a Civic sedan.

PUGPROUD - 11/27/2018 3:57:45 PM

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Sedans are in the autumn of their years...the last ones will be magnificent but unwanted.

MDarringer - 11/27/2018 7:02:12 PM

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That drawing is terrible looking.