Introduced in early 2020, the fourth-generation Audi A3 (8Y) is offered as a five-door Sportback and a sleek four-door Sedan. The exterior design adopts a distinctly aggressive posture with a broad honeycomb Singleframe grille, sculpted flanks, and Matrix LED headlights featuring customizable digital light signatures. The cabin features an angular, driver-centric cockpit layout with integrated air vents and a compact shift-by-wire gear selector replacing traditional levers.

Engine options for the 8Y include TFSI gasoline engines equipped with 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) technology, efficient TDI diesels, and advanced TFSI e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models capable of electric ranges up to 65 kilometers. With standard digital instrument cluster displays, head-up projection, and connected vehicle services, the 8Y generation continues to define modern luxury standards within the premium compact segment. The model fully reflected the premium status of the automaker and its commitment to technological leadership in its class.