Audi continues to work on its particular alternative to models such as the Ford Focus Active. The “crossoverization” of the Audi A3 Sportback will be a reality. A model that is expected to be baptized with the name of Audi A3 allstreet. A new sighting of this future compact with an adventurous design takes us to the iconic Nürburgring track.
The A3 range will soon welcome a new member. Audi is currently working at full capacity on the “crossoverization” of the Audi A3 Sportback. A development process that continues and to which we have the opportunity to approach thanks to a new sighting that has taken place in broad daylight. A sighting that takes us to the iconic Nürburgring track.
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It will turn your popular compact into a crossover vehicle as a premium alternative to models such as the Ford Focus Active or the FIAT Tipo Cross, among others. And it is that the so-called “SUV fever” that continues to plague Europe is allowing car manufacturers to bet on somewhat decaffeinated formulas to what we can define as a pure SUV.
Spy photos of the new Audi A3 allstreet
One of the great unknowns about the future “crossoverized” A3 is neither more nor less than the name with which it will be baptized. The latest information indicates that the trade name with the greatest chance of being chosen is neither more nor less than Audi A3 allstreet. However, we must also keep in mind other options such as Cityhopper, Citycarver Y all-road.
Just a few days ago Audi announced that the A1 citycarver is renamed Audi A1 allstreet. A strategic move at the marketing level with which the brand hopes to boost sales of its small crossover. That is why the Allstreet name has been incorporated into the list of options that are being considered for what will be, in the range, its “big brother”.
On an aesthetic level, it will be a quickly recognizable model since it will be dressed in a body kit
specially designed for the occasion. The plastic defenses that will protect the lower part of the bodywork and the new bumpers will allow to transmit an image of an adventurous vehicle with which to get away from the asphalt of the big city. Much emphasis should also be placed on the body clearance with respect to the floor and the roof bars.
The commitment to the electrification of the Audi A3 allstreet
Regarding the mechanical section, the new A3 allstreet will succumb to electrification. A key factor for Audi to be able to afford the luxury of incorporating this new model into its range without the average emissions skyrocketing. will be available with plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV). The first prototypes with this propulsion system were sighted long ago.
Another determining factor will be the traction system. And it is that it has been commenting on the possibility that it is only available with front-wheel drive. In case Audi wants to add quattro drive versions to the offer, we can also expect the presence of conventional engines. Some conventional motors that, in certain cases, are electrified with 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology.
The development process of the new A3 allstreet is well advanced. His coming-out is set for this year. It will debut sometime in the second semester. In any case, it will land in dealerships as a 2023 model.