The facelifted Audi A3 has arrived in South Africa, again offered in Sportback and Sedan guise (though as part of a dramatically rationalised range). Here’s what they cost…
The facelifted Audi A3 Sportback and A3 Sedan have touched down in South Africa, with the Ingolstadt-based firm’s local division rationalising the local line-up to just 4 derivatives (initially, at least).
Of course, as it announced late in 2024, Audi South Africa plans to expand its updated A3 portfolio with the launch of “sportier derivatives” at some point later in 2025. But, for now, just a quartet of 35 TFSI variants make up the refreshed 8Y-series range.
So, while the pre-facelift line-up comprised as many as 12 derivatives (including base and mid-tier versions of the 35 TFSI as well as the 40 TFSI powertrain), the refreshed range is made up of high-spec 35 TFSI “S line” and “Black Edition” variants, in 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan forms.
With the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line priced from R808 200, the range’s entry point rises by a considerable R126 100. The A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition costs R834 500. Meanwhile, the A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S line comes in from R823 200, with the A3 Sedan 35 TFSI Black Edition topping the range – for the time being, at least – at R849 500.
To refresh your memory, the 35 TFSI derivatives retain the Volkswagen Group’s familiar turbocharged 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (rather than switching to a 1.5-litre petrol engine featuring mild-hybrid technology and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, as initially thought), generating unchanged peak outputs of 110 kW and 250 Nm.
The S line package includes 18-inch alloy wheels (wrapped in 225/40 R18 tyres), LED lights (with dynamic indicators), a “convenience” key, lane-departure warning, parking assist (with parking aid plus), a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting package plus, a sports steering wheel, sports seats, the Audi virtual cockpit and a Sonos 3D premium sound system.
Meanwhile, the Black Edition grade adds darkened trim for the grille, Audi rings and side-mirror caps, along with black 18-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass. Of course, the A3 range’s mid-cycle refresh also encompasses revised exterior and interior designs as well as various new cabin materials.
In 2024, Audi SA registered 596 units of the A3 Sportback, along with 390 examples of the A3 Sedan. As a reminder, this generation of A3 arrived in Mzansi back in July 2021.
How much does the facelifted Audi A3 cost in SA?
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line – R808 200
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S line – R823 200
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition – R834 500
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI Black Edition – R849 500
The prices above include Audi’s 1-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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