The 2014 Audi A3 Sedan shown earlier at this year’s New York Auto Show has arrived in South Africa.

The A3 Sedan is also the third instalment of the A3 range after the new-generation A3 in -3-door guise which was launched in November 2012 and has since sold 1200 units in first 11 months of being available locally.

Engines

The 2014 A3 Sedan will be available with two petrol engines and one diesel one, all in SE specification. The 1.4 TSFI engine produces 92 kW and 200 Nm of torque (90 kW for the S tronic, while the more powerful 1.8T FSI engine produces 92 kW and 250 Nm of torque. The 2.0 TDI diesel engine delivers 110 kW of power with 350 Nm of torque.

All three engines will be offered in a choice of manual or S tronic.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan specification and pricing

The new Audi A3 sedan will further be launched with a number of standard specifications including MMI Radio with full colour, slide out LCD screen, an LED Interior lighting package, front centre armrest, light/Rain sensor, Bluetooth with voice control and audio streaming, and knee airbag.

There will also be 17-inch 5-spoke cast aluminium alloy wheels, sports suspension, front sports seats, front fog lights, Audi Drive Select with Efficiency programme, an exterior aluminium package, leather covered multi-function 3-spoke sports steering wheel with shift paddles for S tronic models, fully automated, dual zone air-conditioning, Driver Information system in colour, and an Audi Sound System.

For more details on the exterior and design elements of the 2014 Audi A3 Sedan click here.

2014 Audi A3 price in South Africa

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4T FSI SE manual – R323 500

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4T FSI SE S tronic – R340 500

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8T FSI SE manual – R341 500

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8T FSI SE S tronic – R358 500

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI SE manual – R355 500

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0TDI SE S tronic – R372 500

Pricing for the 2014 Audi A3 Sedan includes the standard five year/100 00 km Audi Freeway plan.

The Audi S3 Sedan is due for local introduction in mid-2014. Further details on pricing and specification of this model will be released closer to its introduction.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan gallery