Third time lucky for latest A3

The saloon version of the A3 should see some people getting their first chance to drive an Audi, writes Dave Humphreys.

The Audi A3 saloon is a well-rounded package with an almost minimalist layout in its interior.

Audi has utilised the highly versatile platform of its latest A3 to create a saloon version of one of its most popular models. Since its introduction in the late 1990s, the A3 has been a strong seller, giving many the opportunity to get a first foot onto the Audi ladder. And, because of its success, it tended to change in only subtle ways over each generation to what is now its third iteration.