Dating from the 19th century Audiis one of the most important companies in the automotive world. The company, which can produce cars with modern features in any segment, is also one of the leading manufacturers of luxury vehicles. But when it comes to Audi’s hatchback and sedan models, Audi A3, has an extremely important place in its category. First launched in 1996, the Audi A3 model has undergone both technological change and development in recent years.

Details such as a high-quality and ergonomic interior design, a striking exterior design, a wide model range and very strong sales figures make the cars very popular in their market. Us too today Audi A3 We have put together for you the journey of the transformation of the models until today.

A3 models from yesterday to today:

• A3 (1996-2003)
• A3 (2003-2013)
• A3 (2013-2019)
• A3 (2020–present)

And the first A3 comes onto the market: A3 (1996-2003)

Introduced at the 1996 Frankfurt Motor Show Audi A3When he launched it, he encountered a demand he never expected. It was initially launched only as a three-door hatchback. The five-door model debuted in 1999. The engines of this year’s model have been upgraded to more powerful versions.

The three-door A3 had a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. When it went on sale in 1996, the price started at £14,500. In 1999, Audi expanded the A3 range with more powerful versions and introduced a five-door model at customer request. As the A3’s popularity grew, the car received new lighting, a different interior design and minor cosmetic changes in late 2000.

Because the first was so popular, the second was of course also included: A3 (2003-2013)

Introduced at the 2003 Genea Motor Showsecond generation A3Like the first generation, it had a three-door body design. A year later the five-door version was launched. second generation A3, offered diesel and petrol engines called TFSI (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection). In an effort to catch up with the developing trend of automatic transmissions, Audi has also added a new automatic transmission called ‘S Tronic’ to this model.

In 2005, the ‘S Line’ model was launched, featuring more premium details in the interior design of the vehicle and more cosmetic changes in the exterior design. In 2006, the second generation of the S3 was launched, which was offered in both three-door and five-door versions. Audi This generation used Volkswagen’s FSI petrol engine.

2008 was the breaking point for the A3

year 2008 A3 It was a very important year for the car as the exterior design of the front and rear of the car was completely revised and several cosmetic changes were made. A new dual-clutch transmission was added; This meant it had a seven-speed gearbox with paddle shifters.

One of the most popular A3 models at the moment. RS3 Sportback It was released in early 2011. The RS3 used a five-cylinder turbocharged 249 hp engine, which made it stand out. Thanks to this engine, RS3 achieved 0-100 km in 4.6 seconds. It featured distinctive styling inside and out, including front fenders reinforced with lightweight carbon fiber.

Now with a sharper design: A3 (2013-2019)

third generation Audi A3, It was first introduced with both three- and five-door models. Also this year up to A3 series a sedan body style was added. The S3 and RS3 had updated powertrain parts and equipment compared to their second generation versions. S3It was powered by a 2.0-liter petrol engine with 220 hp. As pressure increases to produce more environmentally friendly cars, Audi has introduced several more environmentally friendly models.

RS3In 2015 it was renewed again with a five-cylinder turbo engine. A3 Sportback It had a five-door design. In the A3, which was updated in 2017 with a slightly revised appearance and interior improvements, traditional turn signals were replaced by 12.3-inch screens. In 2017 RS3was first launched in sedan form.

And current model: A3 (2020-present)

Because of the pandemic in 2020 fourth generation introduced online A3It used the MQB evo platform, which was also used by the SEAT Leon Mk4, Skoda Octavia Mk4 and Volkswagen Golf Mk8. The model, which was revised with a sharp and stylish design, underwent major changes in the interior and exterior design. Additionally, the A3 Sportback was launched as a five-door, with the discontinuation of the three-door design, which had lost its popularity from its early days. The sedan and convertible also featured the same updated styling as the sportback.

fourth generation A3, It was the first generation to be fully digital, with an improved infotainment system, a 10.25-inch virtual screen and a 10.1-inch touch insert in the center. It also had a new range of economical engines with 1.0 and 1.5 liter TFSI and 2.0 liter TDI engines.

We discussed all this Audi A3 Shortly after launch, the models gained a visible lead over their competitors thanks to their excellent performance and high-tech features. So which one was your favorite among these models?