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Audi A3 sedan caught during testing
June 05, 2013
Audi A3 sedan caught during testing

Became available to the first images of the new Audi A3 sedan generation. The car was spotted spies during the passing trials in Europe, according to Carscoop. 

Although experts from Ingolstadt promised to show A3 sedan in late 2012, this did not happen.Now, most likely, the car will represent one of the closest dealers. 

Audi A3 sedan will be built on a modular platform MQB, like many cars Volkswagen Group, including the VW Golf, Skoda Octavia and Seat Leon last generation. Motors sedan lineup will almost certainly be the same as the five-door version of the A3 Sportback, presented at the motor show in Paris. Recall powerplants include gasoline engines - of 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 liter capacity from 105 to 177 hp, and diesel engines 2.0 - with two degrees of boosting - 150 and 180 forces. 

Car sales are likely to begin in a few months after the presentation. Pricing information yet, but the sedan is expected to cost slightly higher than the hatchback, which in Germany can be purchased for 22,500 euros.

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