Audi launches A3 cabriolet at Rs. 44.75 lakh

German luxury carmaker Audi has launched the A3 cabriolet in India. Based on the A3 sedan, the cabriolet has a 2-door, 4-seater configuration with a conventional automatic foldable soft top. Audi claims that it can be opened or closed in 18 seconds while the car is being driven at speeds up to 50 kph.

Other than the soft top and two less doors, the cabriolet looks similar to the A3 sedan. Features such as bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, Milano leather seats and multifunction 4-spoke steering wheel are available as standard on the car. Optional equipment includes paddle shifters, rear view camera, front sports seats, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI touch and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

The A3 cabriolet is powered by a 1.8-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder 40TFSI petrol engine that produces 177 bhp @ 5100-6200 rpm and 250 Nm of torque @ 1250-5000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed S tronic dual clutch gearbox. Audi claims that car can do a 0-100 kph sprint in 7.8 seconds and attain a top speed of 240 kph.

The A3 cabriolet is imported as a CBU and is priced at Rs. 44.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), which is Rs. 14.7 lakh more than the A3 sedan with the same engine.