The Chinese-made Audi A3 Sportback (hatchback) has been launched in China priced from CNY199,900 (US$32,470) to CNY286,700 ($46,600), CarNewsChina.com reported.
The car is made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture that also makes the A4L and A6L extended wheelbase sedans and the Q5 SUV.
China’s A3 is available only with one engine; a petrol 1.4-litre 150hp TFSI with seven-speed twin clutch automatic transmission. An additional 180hp 1.8 TFSI engine will be launched later this year.
The Sportback will soon be joined by the also locally made A3 sedan which will be called Limousine in China though, unlike the larger A6L and A4L, it won’t be any longer than the European version, the report said.