Audi A3 2.0 TDI, test (equipment and safety versions)

The test unit had the highest trim level of the three available. They are called Attraction, Ambition and Ambient, and each style fits prospective buyers. But what really makes the difference is the optional equipment available, typical of higher segment cars. The higher trim levels are called Ambition and Ambient. While the Attraction is the simplest and is a model of access to the range, the other two are more complete and combined with the 2.0 TDI 150 HP. Ambition level unit tests for that price include one full range of standard equipment, as expect in a premium vehicle. Others include alloy wheels with tires in sizes 225/45 R 17, although the test unit was wearing 18-inch wheels with a price of 1,705 euros. Outside also highlights chrome trim on the exhaust pipe, which in the case of the 2.0 TDI carries a dual output individually instead of the other models. Inside front sport seats are standard in cloth lined called Rally, although 1,060 euros you can choose the combination of fabric and Alcan Tara who wore the test model. With this combination, sports seats capture better than the normal fabric. Otherwise we have the leather steering wheel, multifunction 3-spoke design. Meanwhile knob shifter also on leather and tactile quality of both controls is excellent. With this level of equipment also includes the Audi drive select allows change the personalities of the car to adapt to the driving style of each driver at the push of a button. Among the watches found a color display which includes digital speedometer and trip computer with efficiency program and the information actually required of the vehicle. This trim level also includes the system MMI retractable center screen, which by the way is very stylized. Through it and through the rotary control in the center position between the two seats, the browser can handle the radio, set the car or view directions parking systems. Its operation is very intuitive, in line with the other models of the German mark. The dual zone climate control, center armrest, Bluetooth, light and rain sensor, fog lamps and a few more details complete the equipment of the Audi A3, very comprehensive to be a car of its size. But beware, because based checkbook can get to incorporate systems worthy of a higher segment cars. Optional equipment at a higher level One of the things that caught my attention the Audi A3 I tested was completely wearing trim level. This is common in press cars, but do not mean the number of options, but the level of technology that they bring. The new Audi A3 can be incorporated such as adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go . Do you see the camera on the bottom of the front grille? It is this system, which costs 660 euros and keeps its distance from other cars when you take it on, even to slow the car in the city and re-boot if the stop is less than 3 seconds. On the other hand, we must talk of Audi active lane assist, the system that moves the wheel to follow the lines of the road when the driver does not. Works great, but forget about cruzaros back while you conduct. It does so only for a while and in emergencies. Their price is 705 euros. The automatic parking system, increasingly common in urban eminently cars, costs 1,045 euros and will remove more than a headache for those not parked too well. The system Audi pre sense Basic analyzes traffic around us at all times, trying to anticipate possible risks. When it does, you can pre-tension seatbelts, activate the hazard warning lights or close the sunroof and windows to be in a safer position in case of accident. Its price is 235 euros. At leisure, for the first time in a car of its size we found the audio system signed by Bang & Olsen. The sound quality is simply spectacular, and its price is 930 euros. Security Audi if you participate in tests Euro NCAP, and gets five stars with the A3. Safety equipment includes pretensions front seat belts with load limiter, front airbags for driver and passenger side airbag head and body and knees. Among the systems options we have discussed before, the Adaptive cruise control incorporates pre sense front. This system if it detects a possible rear-ends collision with a moving vehicle, warns the driver via a visual signal on the dashboard and an audible signal. If the driver brakes at that time, the car is responsible for assisting the braking to avoid collision . But if the driver does not break, goes a step further and, as long as let's roll below 20 km / h, can completely stop the vehicle. Inters ante, although I must say that this system because it can lead to a lower segment cars.