The Audi A3 Sportback has been a mainstay for the small luxury car market. It's compact, zippy (my word for swift and agile), and offers a simple, yet classy look for those who want to get from point A to point B without all the fuss. I personally was one who was all into the idea of Audi coming out with smaller models in the U.S.
Apparently, I'm not the only one who is a fan of the A3. According to this chart put out by Statista, the A3 was 8th best-selling small luxury car in the U.S. during 2016.
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For the third quarter of 2017, the Audi A3 takes the lead despite a decline in sales for the premium compact segment.
Another fan of the A3? Carbuyer, a site dedicated to car reviews, recently handed out their annual awards and bestowed the A3 Sportback with the Best Small Luxury Car Award in Britain.
"The Audi A3 Sportback is the benchmark when it comes to small cars that offer a genuine big-car experience."
The A3 is the only Audi available in a Sportback model. Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, rearview camera, LED daytime running lights with available e-tron signature LED headlights (Premium Plus and Prestige only) and standard driver assistance systems such as Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense front.