With its characteristic off-road design and increased ground clearance, the A3 allstreet stands out at first glance from the derivatives of the A3 family. The model is now available as a plug-in hybrid, making it ideal for everyday life.
With a large battery capacity, strong recuperation performance, DC charging and intelligent drive management, the A3 allstreet 40 TFSI e offers emission-free driving for local trips and exceptional efficiency in most everyday situations.
The A3 allstreet plug-in hybrid follows the launch of the new Audi A3 Sportback TFSI eu in October. At the heart of the drive are the new 1.5-liter TFSI turbo gasoline engine with 110 kW/150 HP and 250 Nm of torque and an electric motor with 85 kW/116 HP and 330 Nm of torque. The internal combustion engine and electric motor offer a system power of 150 kW/204 hp and 350 Nm of system torque. The A3 allstreet 40 TFSI e reaches a maximum speed of 225 km/h and operates in electric mode at speeds of up to 140 km/h. The battery with a gross capacity of 25.7 kWh (19.7 kWh net) is the basis for a long electric range of almost 140 kilometers in the WLTP cycle.
The drive management of the plug-in hybrid is designed for optimal efficiency. The driver can prioritize electric driving by selecting the EV button on the switch or via the multimedia interface (MMI), allowing him to drive like a fully electric model. The primary operating mode, Auto Hybrid, intelligently balances the use of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. This mode uses pure electric driving at low speeds, favors the TFSI engine at higher speeds, and often uses both together.
Special displays provide the driver with comprehensive information. The Audi Virtual Cockpit, which is included as standard, displays the driving mode, battery charge status and range.
Audi offers DC charging at fast charging stations: the car uses DC charging of up to 50 kW, which means that a battery discharged to 10 percent can be charged to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.
Three-phase charging is also possible, with up to 11 kW on AC chargers, such as a wall box or municipal charging station. The charging process takes 2.5 hours. The necessary Mode 3 cable is included as standard.
The A3 allstreet TFSI e rides 15 millimeters higher than the A3 Sportback. Together with the larger tire diameter, this results in 30 millimeters more ground clearance. Wide wheel arch covers accentuate the wheels, with 17-inch wheels fitted as standard.
In combination with electromechanical steering, which provides a precise steering feel at high speeds and optimal support when parking, the A3 allstreet TFSI e achieves an excellent balance between driving quality and dynamics. For an even more agile driving experience, progressive steering with a variable ratio depending on the steering angle is optionally available.
A3 allstreet 40 TFSI e starts with a price of 46,000 euros, and orders start from mid-November.
Prepared by: Ivan Mitić – Autoblog.rs
Source: autoblog.rs
