Bartek Sikorski

We have found some spy shots of the upcoming facelift for the Audi A3. Looks very good, much more sporty!
The new Audi A3 is expected for 2009.

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Bartek Sikorski

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Spy photographers have spotted a new Audi A3 with a revised front fascia. It appears as though the new A3 will better reflect Audi's corporate face seen on the all-new A4 and A5. The new A3 is characterized by a sharper front end incorporating the newly-designed single-frame grill and small fins on the lower edge of the bumper. It is also believed that the car's Xenon headlights will receive the same optic treatment found throughout the Audi lineup.

The A3 is scheduled to be replaced by an all-new model in 2009.
In an attempt to become a bigger player in the luxury segment currently occupied by BMW and Mercedes, Audi has given its entire lineup a similar corporate face. Although its cars are now easier to spot, Audi has been criticized for making its cars too bland and void of any unique-to-the-model styling. The most recent example of Audi's styling can be seen in the all-new A4 — unveiled this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Centurion

So a second facelift. I wonder what they are planning to do with the rear lights.

siko

Audi A3 Facelift Spy Photos

Before an all new generation hits showrooms in 2009, the Audi A3 is yet again receiving a facelift. By the look of things, the facelifted A3 and all-new A3 Cabriolet might be revealed simultaneously and although there is no word on an exact date the A3 Cabrio is rumoured to make a Geneva debut early next year.

With the facelift the A3 will be brought in line with the new Audi A4 and A5, meaning a sharper front end, the newly designed single-frame grille and small fins on the low edge of the bumper.

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martinbo

Oh look Yannis, Audi are going to introduce a 2nd facelift for their lovely A3. Morons!

So now what do you think of BMW's idea to facelift models twice in the lifecycle?

siko

Let's not forget that the current A8 got 2 facelifts as well

Yannis

You know me Martin. I will NEVER agree with something just cause Audi is doing it.

Yes they are morons , same goes for BMW.

BTW i haven't been able to confirm that the A3 will get a facelift. Surely the bumper and lights are different but i 'm not sure if that's a facelift or simply the work of a tuner.

martinbo

Actually, whether this is legit or not, I could care less.

Just wanted to pull the p!ss for a little while! Please don't take me seriously on this one - even if I'm all for the idea of 2 facelifts in a 7 year model cycle.

Yannis

If i want a car that gets fecelifted every year i can buy a KIA or a Huyndai.

I hope Audi and BMW won't do such a thing. It will hurt their credibility sooner or later.
On the other hand A6 will be virtually unchanged after the facelift (see RS6). That is a comfort.

Short joke , two guys meet for the first time:

-"What car do you own?"
-"A BMW 3 series"
-"Which one?"
-"The E91.5 pre-facelift-facelifted model"
-"Wow , great car but i like the E91.6 better , just saw the pics of the new facelift last week".

If you want change BMW 3 series to Audi A3. It's the same situation anyway.

martinbo

Crazy Air Traffic Controller

Too funny...