Audi South Africa has launched Q3 and Q3 Sportback variants in the Urban Edition trim grade. It has also made its Freeway Plan extendable up to 15 years and/or 300 000 km.
We recently reported that, following the introduction of Black Edition derivatives of the A4 and S4 last year, Audi South Africa (SA) extended its “special variant” line-up by rolling out Urban and Black Edition versions of the Q2, A3 Sedan and Sportback, S3, Q3 SUV and Q3 Sportback (we’ve reviewed the latter).
Read more: Audi SA launches more Urban & Black Edition variants
This week, Audi SA added Urban Edition derivatives to the line-ups of its Q3 SUV and Q3 Sportback (the Black Edition versions of those models remain the range-topping derivatives, however).
Positioned between the Advanced and S line trim grades, the Q3- and Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI 110 kW S tronic Urban Edition variants represent “outstanding value, considered design additions and carefully chosen convenience items,” said Tarryn Knight, Head of Product, Marketing and PR at Audi SA.
The Q3 and Q3 Sportback Urban Editions are powered by a 110 kW/250 Nm 1.4-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol engine mated with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, and they come equipped with the following additional standard features: 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof, Parking aid Plus, keyless entry and start, a reverse-view camera, as well as an electrically operated tailgate.
How much do the new Audi Urban Editions cost in SA?
| Audi Q3 35 TFSI 110kW S tronic Urban Edition | R791 780 |
| Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI 110kW S tronic Urban Edition | R817 470 |
Prices include a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway (service and maintenance) Plan as standard.
These new additions to Audi SA’s model line-up are offered in conjunction with Audi Assured guaranteed future value (GFV) vehicle-finance agreements. The GFV of each of these special-edition derivatives is established at the beginning of the contract term, giving buyers peace of mind in knowing the value they can receive for the vehicle of choice at the end of the contract term.
Audi Financial Services also offers insurance options tailored to customers’ specific requirements.
Amendments to the AFP Extension programme
Whereas an Audi customer could previously extend their vehicle’s Audi Freeway Plan (AFP) to 10 years or 300 000 km, that maximum range has been upped to 15 years and/or 300 000 km.
“With the Audi Freeway Plan Extension, our customers who choose to keep their vehicles for longer now have the option of buying themselves considerable peace of mind by not having to worry about their vehicles’ service and maintenance costs (for the term of the AFP),” said Sascha Sauer, Head of Audi SA.
The AFP Extension programme can be tailored to suit an Audi customer’s specific requirements; the various plans can be calculated on time or mileage, with both service and full maintenance options. It covers all services based on the vehicle’s service schedule, offers protection from price increases on Audi Genuine Parts and there are “no limits in terms of claims values”, Audi SA announced.
Also, the AFP can be extended, with no waiting period, at any time before the existing plan expires.
The AFP Extension covers services, wear-and-tear items and certain repairs after a specialised Audi Dealer assessment. It also warrants against potential defective workmanship, replacement and repair of defective parts on condition that the AFP policy and terms and conditions have not been invalidated. In addition, the AFP includes Audi Assist, which is the brand’s roadside assistance programme.
Value convenience with Audi Value Service
Should an Audi customer’s vehicle’s Audi Freeway Plan have expired, Audi South Africa also offers a Value Service package that covers vehicles from 6 to 13 years old, with mileages below 270 000 km.
The Audi Value Service option is a short-term contract that covers 2 oil-change services (use of only Audi Genuine Parts guaranteed) and comprehensive roadside assistance for 2 years or 30 000 km. Audi Value Service deals start from R6 079 (May 2024) and, like an AFP Extension, can be activated through any franchised Audi dealer.
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