American Diesel Comeback of Audi A3 Sportback

If a new release is a wagon working on diesel and rear wheel drive sporting a manual gearbox, it is destined to get a lot of press. Audi decided to obtain at least some of it.

The first confirmed information is diesel engine of the next A3 TDI Sportback. Modified car will see the world in New York and then multiply its neat compact beauty at the assembly lines to be shipped to America sometime during next summer.

German carmaker tries to advertise this hatchback as a combination of coupe design and troubleshooting ability of a crossover, but a lot of auto journalists admit its resemblance to a long version of Volkswagen Golf. The C-Segment vehicle was developed with the brand’s goal of conquering the compact car market. Last 18 months featured five releases fitting the profile, of sedan and cabriolet body types as well as petrol, diesel and hybrid modifications.

What concerns TDI Sportback, odds are high that it will obtain diesel propulsion with the displacement of 2.0 litres making 150 hp with a standard S tronic gearbox for six gears. Promos for the car mention latest technological advancements and impressive driving dynamics. These promises are supported by insertion of the newest custom infotainment system and modern audio kit as well as work with advanced LTE telecommunication standard of 4G type.

As for fuel consumption and price position of Audi TDI Sportback, they are kept a secret by the company until the official presentation in New York.