The model is offered with 3 years free maintenance, 5 years unlimited mileage warranty and 5 years roadside assistance

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the new authorised distributor of Audi vehicles in Malaysia recently launched the second generation  A3 Sedan, with an asking price of RM331,990.

Here to take on models like the BMW 218i Gran Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz A Class Sedan, the Audi A3 Sedan, which is sold here in the S-Line trim, combines a striking new design language with advanced technologies, and promises an even more engaging driving experience.

Sporting a more muscular and sculpted design than its predecessor, the new A3 Sedan's front-end is dominated by a large Singleframe with honeycomb grille that is flanked by striking headlights. When seen from the side, you can see that the roof line is sloping down from the B-pillar dynamically – like a coupe.

Inside, the cabin is more spacious than before, and features a long list of equipment which includes the likes of the Audi virtual cockpit, 10.1-inch MMI navigation plus touch display and Audi connect plus services as standard inclusions. 

The A3 Sedan also features controllable cooling-air inlet with two electrically actuated louvre modules behind the Singleframe.

They regulate the flow of air intelligently and according to the driving situation. In addition, the panelled underbody, the exterior mirrors with improved aerodynamics, and the active brake cooling reduces air resistance.

Also worth highlighting here is that the third-generation modular infotainment platform (MIB 3) boasts computing power ten times higher than in the predecessor model, enabling the car to connect to smartphones via the Audi smartphone interface, which integrates iOS and Android cell phones with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

While power comes courtesy of a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque, the suspension of the new A3 Sedan has been tuned to be sportier than before, allowing for faster reaction speeds and increased precision driving, especially for those who enjoy hard cornering.

That said, the new Audi A3 Sedan will be available in a choice of eight colours (two solid paint finish and five metallic, and one pearl effect shade).

The model, like all Audis now, will also come with 3 years free maintenance, 5 years unlimited mileage warranty and 5 years roadside assistance. 

Bookings for the Audi A3 Sedan and the RS 3 can be made at all Audi Centres at Setia Alam, Glenmarie and Juru, Penang.