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Cheaper Audi A3 soft-top

  • Lower price for entry level A3 Cabriolet
  • Improved 1.2 TFSI engine with lower emissions
  • On sale now, priced from £19,985

Written by Parkers Published: 29 March 2010 Updated: 1 February 2017

Audi has launched a new entry level A3 Cabriolet model that is cheaper than before with improved performance and lower emissions.

The 1.2 TFSI model replaces the 1.6-litre petrol engine and offers the same 105bhp, with claimed fuel economy of 49mpg (up from 40 in the 1.6) and CO2 emissions of 132g/km - down from 167g/km.

As a result, the new 1.2 TSFI model will be substantially cheaper in terms of company car tax - the list price is £490 lower and the CO2 drop means it is taxed on 15% of list price, rather than the 21% of before. Company car tax bills drop by £250 a year, saving around £21 a month for a base rate taxpayer.

Available in Standard, Sport and S line trim levels, the A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI is priced from £19,985.