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Used 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great reliable car.

Chema-711, 03/17/2023
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new and don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. It has been so reliable and still looks brand new. I was so bummed when they discontinued it since I hoped to upgrade eventually but I am happy with no car payment and this car which still feels new. I have had zero issues with it besides regular maintenance. The only thing (which is normal for EVs) is the battery no longer charges all the way. But that’s expected with EV cars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value and Perfromance on Used Market

Rick, 10/01/2020
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Prestige 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2016 e-tron in January. I traded in my 2010 Lexus HS 250H, which was comfortable but boring. I have a 23 mile commute to work down i-95 in South Florida. I plug in my car at my home at night and get about 19 miles on a charge. I also plug in at work for the commute home. On weekends most of my trips are to the grocery or the beach, so I rarely have to use the gas engine. I have been getting about 1,000 miles per tank of gas as a result. After driving the Lexus for 6 years, this car is like a ferrari. Much better handling, pick-up and top end power than my HS. It's not a car to take the family on a camping trip (use my wife's Honda Pilot for that), but as a commuter car, it is a great value. As a bonus, I get to use the Express lanes for free because it is a hybrid/electirc. That saves my about $12 a day in tolls.

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4 out of 5 stars

Wishing more electrified miles

Benjamin Novida, 02/01/2016
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

This 2016 A3 e-tron drives like a proper Audi. My previous car was a 2006 A3 Sportback, the first generation A3 in the US shores. This new car's driving dynamics is very similar to that car, which is a good thing. I do wish that Audi gave it a larger battery because driving in all electric EV mode in this car is very quiet and very satisfying. The 1.4 engine when it turns on is also quiet and more than capable. There were a few internet connection hiccups in the beginning with the e-tron connect service, but that eventually got sorted out. Update: With the warmer months approaching, I'm now able to consistently drive between 20-22 all electric miles (the on board computer usually reads 25-28 AER). The e-tron drives fantastic with just the electric motor. Audi made the right choice by giving it enough juice (85 kW) to pull away from traffic lights and freeway on-ramps on electric power alone. Selecting Hybrid Auto or Sport mode (Hybrid Hold), a driver has access to all 204 HP and 260 ft-lb of torque. One pedal driving with strong regeneration is possible with Sport mode or manual mode on the Tiptronic. e-tron connectivity service can sometimes hiccup. But I believe this is due to Verizon Telematic's finicky signal that is built-in to every e-tron.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

JRD, 03/05/2022
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Prestige 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought new in Feb 2107. Sweet ride all along! Comfortable, 210 hp off the 1.4 L turbo + electric combined. At the time the best power for a small PHEV. Over 110k kilometres the average fuel consumption is 3.8 L/100 km. Live in cold climate, snow and winter ice with snow tires for 5 months each year so I liked the results. On full electric could get between 35-40 km in warm summer weather. Only 18-25 in winter. Do not kid yourself, Every EV is challenged in cold/snowy climates. Trouble with check engine light in first 2 years. Audi eventually fixed. Trouble free car for me. Luv the Tecknik package, adaptive cruise, etc. Nav systems always overestimates time to destination when first setting out. My particular car was a great buy!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Car, a little work

Wendy, 05/19/2020
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

So cute and a nice ride. Only problem is the charging. It takes so long as a plug in and then you only get 16-20 miles. But I was dying for this car and it is so cool!

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