Initial Quality Ratings by JDPower.com
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2008
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| Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical |
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| Overall Quality - Mechanical |
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3 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Mechanical |
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3.5 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical |
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4 / 5 |
| Initial Quality Ratings - Design |
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| Overall Quality - Design |
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3 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Design |
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2 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Design |
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4.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Design |
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3 / 5 |
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What's New for 2009 Audi A3
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2009
For 2009, the Audi A3 gets freshened up inside and out, and comes with more standard and optional features. This year's A3 has a new hood, redesigned front and rear fenders and Audi's new signature single-frame front grille design. Inside, all trim levels now come standard with leather upholstery, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The 3.2 trims get standard bi-xenon headlights and Bluetooth phone connectivity. Quattro all-wheel drive is now optional on 2.0 T models equipped with the S tronic transmission. Manual 2.0 T models get standard hill-hold assist. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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Reliability History for Audi A3
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