The Audi A3 Saloon is an ideal lease car if you are looking for a luxurious saloon car that is affordable, but also stylish and comfortable. With its recent facelift in 2024, the Audi A3 Saloon is amongst one of the most desirable lease cars on the UK market.
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Available in petrol and diesel engine options, Audi have mild hybrid technology in their TFSI models, giving excellent mileage and lower CO2 emissions. All without the need to stop and plug in to recharge, as it is all regenerative when you are driving. Its luxurious and stylish interior adds a touch of class with brushed chrome highlights and curved dashboard. Packed with technology and safety software, you couldn’t be in safer hands with the Audi A3 Saloon lease.
Key Features and Benefits
- Engine Performance: The Audi A3 Saloon is available in a petrol or diesel engine. The petrol variation is available with a 1.5 litre 4 cylinder TFSI engine and can have either an automatic or manual gearbox. It is equipped with mild hybrid technology (MHEV) which is self charging, and gives you better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. The diesel is available with a 2.0 litre TDI engine with an automatic gearbox. Each engine option gives out 148 bhp and comes with a 50 litre tank.
- Spacious Interior: The interior of the Audi A3 Saloon is sleek and luxurious, each trim level offers something slightly different, from ambient lights with multiple colour options, to elegant stitching on the seats with the higher trim levels. There is plenty of room in the front, with the dashboard being curved and slightly tilted to give extra legroom. The rear of the car has ample room, and whilst you might not want to undertake a long journey with 3 adults in the back, they can all fit comfortably for shorter trips. The boot space is 425 litres, meaning there is plenty of space for the family shop and all the kids' things if you are leasing this A3 as a personal lease.
- Advanced Technology: The Audi A3 Saloon is fitted with the latest technology. It has a 10.1- inch touchscreen and an Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display that is 12 inches and sits behind the steering wheel for easy viewing by the driver. It has an MMI (Multi Media Interface) which allows you to download apps directly to the touch screen, or instantly connect your smartphone to be able to use all your apps seamlessly. It has Apple CarPlay and Android Connect, and a wireless phone charger. Also fitted with a 6 speaker stereo and can be upgraded with an optional tech pack to a 15 speaker Sonos surround sound system, allowing you to enjoy your tunes as they were meant to be heard.
- Safety Features: The safety features in the Audi A3 are cutting edge and whilst they might vary slightly with the trim you choose, they are all pretty impressive; with cruise control, park assist, front and rear parking sensors, pedestrian and cyclist detection, collision avoidance and camera based traffic sign recognition. Its distraction and fatigue warning has both visual and acoustic reminders to the driver should fatigue be detected. The virtual cockpit has coloured pop up reminders to help assist the driver with knowing when they should take a break.
Why Choose Leasing?
Leasing a brand-new Audi A3 Saloon offers numerous advantages for both personal and business use:
Affordable Monthly Payments
Leasing allows you to enjoy fixed, predictable monthly payments tailored to your budget. For businesses, this means managing cash flow effectively, while individuals can drive a new vehicle without the burden of a large upfront payment.
Customisable Terms
With leasing, you can pick your contract length, annual mileage, and model to create a deal that perfectly fits your needs.
- For Businesses: Select a mileage package that aligns with your operational requirements, allowing you to adjust your vehicle needs without long-term commitments.
- For Personal Use: Opt for terms that suit your lifestyle, whether you require an exciting vehicle for daily commuting or family outings.
Hassle-Free Ownership
Leasing the Audi A3 Saloon means you can enjoy hassle-free ownership.
- Maintenance and Servicing: Many leasing agreements include optional maintenance packages to ensure your vehicle remains in top condition without unexpected repair costs.
- No Depreciation Concerns: At the end of your contract, simply return the Audi A3 Saloon and upgrade to a newer model, avoiding the hassle of selling a used vehicle.
Audi A3 Saloon Specifications and Dimension
The Audi A3 Saloon is designed with precision engineering:
- Length: 4504 mm
- Width: 1984 mm (including mirrors)
- Height: 1417 mm (including roof rail)
- Wheelbase: 2635 mm
Audi A3 Saloon Trim Levels
The Audi A3 Saloon is available in multiple trim levels to suit different preferences.
- Sport: This is the basic trim for the Audi A3 Saloon. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, heated windscreen and Audi Drive Select which allows you, at the touch of a button, to change the way the car drives to suit your driving style. Pre-set modes are Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, and Efficiency. It has a 10-inch touchscreen colour display and Audi Virtual Cockpit plus with a 12.3- inch digital cluster. With its MMI (Multi Media Interface) you can navigate apps in the Audi App store and also directly connect your smartphone for instant access. Safety tech includes park assist with front and rear parking sensors, collision avoidance assistant, lane departure warning and camera based traffic sign recognition.
- S Line: This is the mid-range trim, and it comes with Sport suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass in the rear. It has LED headlights, including an All Weather light to help reduce glare in poor visibility conditions. It also has a multicoloured LED interior light pack, helping you to light the cabin of your Audi A3 to suit yourself. The Audi App store allows you to directly download apps to the MMI, or alternatively you can connect your smartphone. The MMI Navigation Plus allows you to access maps at the touch of a button on the 10-inch touchscreen. Equipped with cruise control, an adjustable speed limiter, park assist with front and rear parking, distraction and fatigue warning and camera based traffic sign recognition as well as plenty of other safety technology.
- Black Edition: This is the top of the range trim, and as well as everything that the other trims come with, the Black Edition has some pretty spectacular extras. It has 19-inch alloy wheels, and a Sports suspension. It has a Black styling pack which includes black door mirrors, the Audi rings in anthracite grey and black accents on the front and rear bumpers. There is privacy glass in the rear and LED lights, including a projection of the Audi logo onto the ground when you are exiting your A3. Technology wise, it has MMI Navigation Plus with a 10-inch colour touchscreen that allows you to connect your smartphone directly to it if so required. It also gives you up-to-date traffic information and the Audi virtual cockpit with 10.25- inch display allows you to see maps and other important driving information right in the line of sight, so there are no distractions. Safety wise it comes with lots of tech as standard; including, cruise control, park assist and front and rear sensor, hill-hold assist and Audi pre sense front which enables a scan in front of the car to see if there are any obstructions or hazards.
Fuel Economy & Emissions
The Audi A3 Saloon is available with petrol and diesel engine options. The 30 TFSI can go from 0-62 in 9.9 seconds, and you can expect to get around 50 MPG. It’s CO2 emissions vary between 119g/km and 123g/km. The 35 TFSI is a bit faster, going 0-62 in 8.1 seconds, and you can expect to get a similar mileage as the 30 TFSI which is 50 MPG, however its CO2 emissions are slightly higher at 127g/km. The diesel 35 TDI isn’t too dissimilar to the petrol engine options, with its mileage slightly better at around 53 MPG, and its CO2 emissions 118g/km.
Competing Models
The Audi A3 Saloon competes with several other models within its class, including the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, the Mazda 3 Saloon and the Mercedes A- Class Saloon.
Audi A3 Saloon Leasing FAQs
What is the warranty available with the Audi A3 Saloon?
The Audi A3 Saloon comes with Audi’s standard warranty of 3 years or 60,000 miles. You can choose to extend this warranty at the point of the initial lease to ensure that you are covered for the duration.
Does the Audi A3 Saloon have an EV option?
Currently, you can only get the Audi A3 Saloon with a petrol or a diesel engine, however these have mild hybrid technology installed in them, helping to give you better mileage and lower CO2 emission. It is all regenerative and there is no need to plug in and charge. Audi does hope to offer a PHEV option soon.
What finance is available when I lease an Audi A3 Saloon?
There are a number of finance options available to you when you lease from MWVC. Whether you are looking for a personal or a business lease, we are here to help. Simply call us, and we are more than happy to walk you through your options and see what best suits your finances and needs.
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