audi a3 Slantback

[levelpar]

Audi will have a few new A3 cars for 2011 and one is described as a Slantback as opposed to a Sportback.

Anyone know exactly what is meant by a Slantback ?

 

[MandaC]

A3 "Slantback"

Haven' t seen one, but it is described as a crossbreed between saloon and 4dr coupe, whatever that is.

A3 is near the end of its life now and you need to take that into account when considering buying. Had one in 2009 and loved it, but think it needs an overhaul now.

 

[Petermack]

Audi will have a few new A3 cars for 2011 and one is described as a Slantback as opposed to a Sportback.

Anyone know exactly what is meant by a Slantback ?

According to Audi the new A3 will be available as

A3 Shortback Lower, sleeker and racier, this is the new three-door A3, due in 2011
• A3 Sportback Segment leader carefully tuned for more room and vroom, due in 2012
• A3 Slantback A crossbreed between saloon and 4dr coupé, aimed at BMW 1-series and Merc BLC, 2013
• A3 Cabriolet Based on the notchback rather than the hatch, more class and more space, 2012
• A3 Eco High-efficiency Sportback in spacial low-drag livery with 1.4 TDI and e-pack, 2011

 

[levelpar]

Thanks for all replies, but was wondering if the Slantback is really a hatchback. .

A3 is near the end of its life now and you need to take that into account when considering buying. Had one in 2009 and loved it, but think it needs an overhaul now.

The Golf, apparently, is the same car but a lot cheaper .

 

[MandaC]

Thanks for all replies, but was wondering if the Slantback is really a hatchback. .



The Golf, apparently, is the same car but a lot cheaper .

If you google it, it certainly looks like a hatchback.


Regarding Golf being the same car, don't agree there. Had a 2009 A3 and more recently a 2010 Golf (both 2.0 diesel) and I did not think them similar at all.