Audi Lifts the Veils Off the All-New A3 and S3 Sedans

Audi has released photos and information on the A3 Sedan and its high-performance version, the 300hp S3 Sedan, both of which will go on sale in North America in 2014 (as 2015 models).

Based on the latest A3 architecture, the compact sedan is 4.46-meters (14.63 ft) long and has a 2.64-meter (8.66 ft) wheelbase. The car is 1.80-meters (5.91 ft) wide or 11mm (0.43 in) wider than the A3 Sportback, while its height (1.42 meters/4.66 ft) is 9mm (0.35 in) lower than that of the five-door model. Trunk capacity is 425 liters (15 cubic feet).

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This is the All-New 2014 Audi S3 Sedan

Adding to the many leaks we've witnessed today, are the first official photos of the brand-new Audi A3 Sedan, pictured here in S3 trim.

The first ever sedan version of Audi's A3 family of compact models, which up until now, has included 3- and 5-door hatchbacks, plus a soft-top convertible, is a spin off from the third generation A3 series, using a longer version of the VW Group's modular MQB platform architecture.

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Fresh Spy Shots of New Audi A3 Convertible, This One Will be Sold in the U.S.

As German premium brands look outside of Europe and its financial problems for growth, companies like Audi are expanding their range to cover more and more segments.

Following the all-new A3 sedan that will be revealed this Wednesday, March 27, the next addition to Audi's lineup of compact models will be a convertible version of the A3 series, which for the first time, will be offered in North America.

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New Audi A3 Sedan Video Teased Ahead of March 27 Unveiling

The countdown for the world premiere of the new Audi A3 Sedan is on, as the brand with the four-rings published a teaser video on its new online channel, 'Audi MediaTV', in which we see the car hidden under a white sheet while also getting a glimpse of the compact model's interior and rear seats.

Audi doesn't mention the A3 Sedan by name, but it's the only new four-door model we're expecting from the German brand this time of the year.

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VW Recalling 384,000 Cars in China for Faulty DSG Transmissions, May Cost Over $600 Million

Volkswagen will recall 384,181 vehicles sold in China to fix a gearbox problem about which the automaker has taken some heat within the last 12 months. The recall was announced by China’s quality watchdog, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, with VW confirming it in an email statement. Read more »