The new Audi A3 Cabriolet will be manufactured at the plant in Győr, Hungary, which Audi has expanded with an investment of €900 million. Deliveries begin in the first quarter of 2014. The base price for the 1.4 TFSI COD is €31,700.

Audi A3 Cabriolet: prices

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

€30,500

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI COD

€31,700

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

€33,900

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI clean diesel

€34,300

The line-up of standard features is generous. The package of restraint systems includes an integral head restraint system; along with the two full-size airbags, two head-thorax side airbags and a knee airbag for the driver are ready if needed. Other safety features include the Isofix anchor for children's seats on the rear seats, the adaptive brake light, tire pressure monitoring indicator and ESC stabilization-control with electronic limited slip differential.

Standard features include the power windows, height adjustable front seats and electromechanical parking brake. The folding split rear seat backs, manual air conditioning system and exterior mirrors with LED side turn signals round out the package.

Additional features of the Ambition line are the sport suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, Audi drive select dynamic driving system, fog lights, sport seats (optional S sport seats), aluminum door sill plates and three-spoke leather sport steering wheel. The exceptionally comfortable Ambiente line offers a four-spoke leather steering wheel, cruise control, LED interior lighting package, front center armrest, wind deflector and rear parking system. Inlays here are in 3D-design "Optic"; on the exterior, 16-inch alloy wheels provide accents. Both lines also have the driver information system with rest recommendation and color display.

Many other convenience options are available to choose from. For the interior, they include the deluxe automatic climate control system, head-level heating, convenience key, storage and luggage compartment package, automatically dimming rear-view mirror with light and rain sensor as well as heated and folding exterior mirrors. For the front seats, Audi offers lumbar supports, seat heating and power seat adjustment.

There is also a wide variety of headlights to choose from – they range from xenon plus units to adaptive light and variable headlight range control as well as LED headlights and LED tail lights.

The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.