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Audi A3 e-tron Plug-in Hybrid breaks cover

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Audi announced their plans to introduce the new A3 e-tron at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. We talk about a plug-in hybrid model powered by a 1.4-liter TFSI engine and an electric motor.

According to the carmaker, this powertrain offers a total output of 204 horsepower and 350Nm of torque.

2013 Audi A3 e-tron
2013 Audi A3 e-tron

When coupled to a six-speed S tronic transmission, the Audi A3 e-tron sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,6 seconds before hitting a top speed of 222 km/h.

2013 Audi A3 e-tron
2013 Audi A3 e-tron

The German hybrid can be driven in normal, hybrid and electric modes, with the latter to provide a driving range of 50 kilometers at speeds up to 130 km/h. Fuel economy figures are rated at 1,5 liters/100km (156,8mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 35 g/km.

2013 Audi A3 e-tron
2013 Audi A3 e-tron

In conclusion, the new Audi A3 e-tron is capable to deliver both good performance and fuel economy figures. However, it remains to be seen if the price tag will be a competitive one.

2013 Audi A3 e-tron
2013 Audi A3 e-tron
Andrei Ursu
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Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.

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