Audi A3 Sedan Confirmed for 2012 US Launch
It has been a while since we last saw the Audi A3 sedan, but now we know the production model will be heading to American soil by year’s end.
The German automaker confirmed that the A3 sedan will be available in the U.S. this year on its Facebook page. Chances are, we’ll see its American debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show and hitting dealerships shortly thereafter. Unfortunately we won’t be gifted with the same 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five that was originally seen in the A3 Concept boasting 402-hp. Though the powerplants for the A3 sedan are not confirmed, chances are we’ll get the run-of-the-mill 2.0-liter TFSI engine and Audi‘s 2.0-liter TDI.
Audi also asked its fans if it should bring the A3 hatchback/sportback and convertible variants to the States, though that’s likely just a tease. Even if the response is overwhelming, the fact remains that buying one and being a fan are very different. With a brand as notoriously nervous to offer European options in North America as Audi is, there probably isn’t much hope.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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