THE Audi A3 Sedan has been launched in the Saudi market last week, as a third model of the line-up after the hatchback and the coupe. The compact sedan is the largest segment in the world and satisfies demand of Saudi consumers. The launch was organized by SAMACO, Audi distributors in Saudi Arabia.

Fathi Allam, general manager of Audi Saudi Arabia, believes that the market has huge potential for further growth of the Audi brand. He reckons the A3 sedan would widen the appeal of Audi in the compact segment. The A3 sedan comes with a curb weight of 1,250 kg in a lightweight design with roomy interior and 425-liter luggage space.

Audi brings the A3 Sedan to the Middle East with 30 TFSI and 40 TFSI engines featuring power outputs of 122 HP and 180 HP respectively. Both engines have been overhauled to combine robust power with fuel efficiency. Both engines are paired with S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. The 40 TFSI is optionally also available with quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

Audi’s top-of-the-line version, the Audi S3 Sedan produces 280 HP and 380 Nm of torque. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes just 5.0 seconds with the six-speed S-tronic. Speed is electronically capped at 250 km/h. Its four-cylinder turbocharged TFSI engine averages just 6.9 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The S 3 sedan will arrive later this year.