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Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI S Line 4dr S Tronic Review

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If you want your A3 Saloon to drink from the black pump, this 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine is your only option. It’s a strong engine with plenty of torque, meaning that it pulls hard through the rev range and covers the 0-62mph sprint at around the same pace as the 35 TFSI petrol. Of course, the main draw will be that its official efficiency figures promise around 63mpg.

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Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV have all won their classes at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards in recent years, while the TT coupé is the most decorated car in the history of the ceremony.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

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S Line is the one to go for if you’re after something a bit sportier, because it adds switchable driving modes and the sports suspension. Aside from that, most of the changes are aesthetic, with the S Line getting sportier exterior styling, sports seats inside and S Line badging throughout.

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35 TDI S Line 4dr S Tronic

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Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL

Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side

4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger

Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation

LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators

Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows

Rear side airbags with head airbag system

Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Saloon

Driver assistance pack without adaptive cruise assist - A3/S3 S Tronic

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The A3 Saloon is tidy in bends, comfortable and well equipped, making it a very competitive option against its closest rivals. However, an Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series is worth the extra if you can afford it.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Effortless long-distance capability</li> <li>Strong standard specification</li> <li>Low running costs</li> <li>Comfortable driving position</li> <li>Comprehensive yet easy-to-use infotainment system</li></ul>

Executive cars are often the choice of company car drivers, so factors such as CO2 emissions (which govern your monthly tax bill) are just as important as cruising refinement for those long motorway journeys, a plush cabin and (whisper it) the image of the badge on the bonnet.

The good news is that there are options for all budgets and tastes.

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