2017 Audi A3 – EU Spec

Start with what this car is not: it is not another tired commuter hatch. Rather, it is the A3 Sportback, which is to say the model that persuaded an entire generation of buyers that a small car need not feel cheap. Moreover, this one is a 2017, from the facelifted run — the best years of the 8V.

Consider the engine first. Because the 1.5 TFSI makes 150 hp from just 1,498 cc, it pulls strongly from low revs while still returning the fuel economy a four-cylinder of that size implies. Consequently, you get Autobahn cruising speed without Autobahn fuel bills. In addition, the automatic gearbox shifts quickly enough that you stop noticing it, which is exactly the point.

Turn next to the inside. Whereas most cars in this class feel built to a budget, the A3 borrowed its switchgear, its seats and its retractable display straight from further up the Audi range. As a result, it still looks modern today, and it still feels solid at 123,000 km.

There is the practical argument too. Since the car is EU-spec and already registered here in Germany, nothing is waiting on a container or a port. Furthermore, it has been through our own shop and had fresh NGK plugs and coils fitted, so the usual service items are behind you.

Finally, every vehicle we sell is backed by our 12-month in-house drivetrain warranty, and free delivery to your servicing USAREUR registration office is included. So reserve yours today with a secure $300 deposit.