The Audi A3 is the newest Audi Cabriolet, with the first deliveries just starting now.

The A3 cabriolet comes in three versions, with Sports and S line versions of the A3 cabriolet available.

Audi A3 Cabriolet Engine Versions

There are two petrol and two diesel engines and both manual and S tronic twin-clutch transmission on all models, except for the 1.9 TDI.

Audi A3 Cabriolet Standard Version

Standard versions of the A3 Cabriolet is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, powered windows and mirrors, a Chorus radio with single CD drive and semi-automatic hood operation. The hood is attached to and released from the windscreen rail manually, but retracts and rises at the touch of a button.

Audi A3 Cabriolet Sports Version

The Sport specification, costing an additional £1,850, has larger 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and sports seats with fully automatic hood operation, which adds automated “hands-free” detachment from, and attachment to, the windscreen rail, plus a wind deflector. The hood also incorporates additional acoustic insulation, maximising the potential for enjoyment of the upgraded Concert radio.

Audi A3 Cabriolet S Line Version

The S line specification for the A3 Cabriolet supplements the Sport equipment list externally with larger 18-inch 7 twin-spoke alloy wheels and S line body styling including exclusive front and rear bumper design. Inside, it adds extras such as leather and Sprint cloth combination upholstery embossed with the S line insignia, an S line multifunction sports steering wheel with paddle shift controls (for vehicles with automatic transmission), a perforated leather gear knob and matt-brushed aluminium inlays. S line specification carries a premium of £1,550 over the price of a Sport model.

Audi RS3 Cabriolet

No news yet if there will be a RS Version of A3 cabriolet. However, the RS3 Coupe is in an advanced state of testing some sources are reporting.