Test Drive Audi A3 since 2008 Hatchback
Memerim Pulse
The normal pulse of a person is at rest on average 60 shots per minute. What is the audio A3 driver? The experiment on himself put Denis Harutyunyan. Photo by the author and audi. 6080 beats per minute
When looking from the stern, only the most outstanding eye differs from the new A3 from the previous changes to the minimum. And it became, the pulse remains normal, breathing is even and measured. Front of new features more: changed the bumper and grille of the radiator, in the side mirrors repeaters of turn signals appeared. But most impressive headlights looking at them, unwittingly remember about love for beautiful eyes. In general, the appearance is unlikely to call someone a sharp peak on the cardiogram, but staying in full next to the car is hard.
Another five or ten blows heartbeat is expensive when you get inside. It is strictly and logical here, conveniently and correct. Someone will remain indifferent and say: boring. Another will mark a beautiful landing at a measure of rigid seats, excellent finishing materials, convenient controls. Choleric does not suit the two-zone climatic installation regulators: to change the temperature, they need to be glued to the left-right. The Sanguine will delight the large screen on the console and the buttons next to it. From now on, even the younger model is equipped with a simplified version of the MMI brand system (MULTI Media Interface). In short, almost every complaint has its own counterproof, and very weighty.
80120 beats per minute First of all, it was tested the weakest and affordable option with a 125-strong TFSI engine with a volume of 1.4 liters, in a pair with a new 7-speed robotic S-Tronic gearbox with two couplings. The first impression of sports ambitions, you can neatly fold and hide away. And yet, a slow and boring car will not be called; Even a modest motor is endowed with a rather lobby character. At least, on the glorified German autobahn, I do not feel flawed yourself. This merit is not only a dense motor, the collected suspension is not bad filters a few irregularities, and rolls even in fast turns do not exceed the reasonable limits. The creation of the S-Tronic type is included in the creation of comfort. Unlike the twin-robot DSG, the switching in it is not only fast, but also soft, without jerks.
The heart of the driver who got a modification with a 1.9-liter TDIE diesel engine and a five-speed mechanic, happily fading. True, the reason for this is not a naughty character and not a fantastic thrust, but fuel consumption! Not in vain in the designation appeared the letter E: the average consumption in the mixed cycle is 4.8 liters per hundred (and not gasoline, but diesel!). However, for the sake of such economicality will have to donate the dynamics: acceleration seems
slug, and stretched transmissions make it often raise the turnover almost to the maximum. There is nothing terrible in this, but in such a mode, the voice of the motor breaks the barns of noise insulation, annoying saddles. 120150 beats per minute
Put on the all-wheel drive trend with a two-liter gasoline engine. All the same, that in the gym. Change light dumbbells on the pudding weights: jumps up the pulse, breathing is expensive, sometimes even begins to spin the head. Moreover, the machine in the S-Line configuration, with a cut from the bottom of the wheel and an additional decor. Added buttons to the console. One of them includes an automatic parking machine (such a system is installed so far only in expensive equipment). Another changes the mode of operation of the shock absorbers. The company did not pose, in the list of options A3, a suspension with a variable stiffness of the Magnetic Ride appeared.
Yes, this is a completely different car! As if standing in front of me, a bad student-icy-shaker turned into a muscular athlete. From the venue of the Audi breaks exactly and powerfully. Only the smallest lack of traction in the range from idle to the inclusion of the turbine (about one and a half thousand revolutions). However, this deficiency is talented by gearbox. There is also an S-Tronic unit here, but both of his clutch work in the oil bath (in the seven-step variant they are dry), and the gear is only six. Reason humiliation robot with family
transmissions can digest only 280 N.m of torque. Experiments with the shock absorbers were made to understand that the sport mode is suitable except for the German highway or a racing route. Even in well-groomed Bavarian villages, it seems as if the road turned into a washing board: the body shakes a small demon even there, where irregularities and not visible. I pressed the button again asphalt under the wheels as if leveled in the blink of an eye. But even in comfortable mode, the electronics will not sleep in deep blurry: as necessary presses or dismisses damping elements, showing the charm of magnetic suspension in all its glory.
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One detail in a bright blue wagon makes the heart accelerate the pace in a sweet anticipation of the letter S on the trunk lid. The sports chair in the form of a deep bucket costs low, you can not sit down, and literally fall; But wonderful fixation is provided. To completely release the clutch pedal, the leg will have to be very bend in the knee, but it does not interfere in the go. A short lever of a six-speed box falls in hand as a gun handle left only to press the trigger.
Punching through the operational expanse of the quiet streets, realized: unlike many charged machines, the ESK in civil time does not deliver extra hassle. With departure for the autobahn, the pulse jumps synchronously with engine turnover, the dashing busy supersay is spurred, the excellent clutch operation allows you to switch with minimal delays. From afar, seeing a blue shell, shining by bixenon headlights, the Burgers respectfully, but without unnecessary a hurry liberate the left row. Audi
still dials, cutting reality on before and after. The speed extravague ends with the advent of the restriction: powerful brakes were besieged by the car, and I will slowly return to the initial position. Trying the treshka in four versions, again mowed, as far as the versatile is able to be a good car. Two types of body, eight engines, four gearboxes, indiscrequent number of options and completely different characters. It seems from this abundance everyone will find what to choose. The main thing is that the heart of man and the heart of the car beat in one rhythm._x0008_
Audi A3 car without restrictions on age, sex, education and character.
Steering Intellect
Steering Auda A3 electrohydraulic. Such an amplifier compared to conventional hydraulic steals less power in the engine, and therefore contributes to saving fuel, albeit small. In addition, a ram with an increase in speed in the parking lot is poured with elastic effort. Finally, the car can steer independently! If at speeds less than 30 km / h activate the parking assistant, the side ultrasonic sensors will start looking for a free space. When they see it, you need to stop, turn on the reverse and let go of the wheel of the car gets into place itself. I will share your experience: the most difficult to ride yourself, not enough for a ridden steering wheel, but to trust automation.
Denis Harutyunyan
A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"
