Audi A3, 2003 - 2012
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In 2003, Audi introduced the second-generation A3. It was originally produced only as a three-door hatchback with four-cylinder engines. The car is built on the new PQ35 platform and had a new, more spacious interior, new petrol engines with FSI fuel injection and standard six-speed manual gearboxes (except for the 1.6 engine). In 2003, the most powerful engines were introduced - the 2.0 L turbo FSI version with 200 hp (147 kW) and the 3.2 L VR6 engine with 250 hp (184 kW). An all-wheel drive system and an S-Tronic semi-automatic transmission were available. A new five-door body called the Sportback was introduced in 2004. Unlike the previous generation, the new A3 Sportback is 80 mm longer than the main three-door body and has a larger boot (370 liters).