by James Lewis Jr.
“Merry Christmas Baby you sure do treat me nice!” are the words that one would wish to hear when this gorgeous specimen of a vehicle is within their eyesight! Just imagine waking up, going outside to take in the first breath of a new day and notice this car, yes the one in the photograph my friend, sitting in your driveway with the keys on the dashboard and a note that says, “Be home in time for lunch!” What would you do?! What would I do you ask?! (Does one REALLY need to ask???!!!) I AM GONE!!!
The Audi A3 is available in Three Model Trims: Sedan, Cabriolet and as a Five-Door Sportback. It also has FOUR, count them with me 1-2-3-4, Power Train versions for you to choose between as to what would best satisfy your desire for speed with various ranges such as, 1.8Liter turbocharged engine with 170 horsepower front wheel drive all the way to a 2.0Liter turbocharged Quattro (all-wheel drive) with 220 horsepower/28lb-ft torque.
The Model that I had the pleasure of making acquaintance with happened to be the Two-Door Cabriolet, with the 220hp/258lb-ft torque, Six speed S Tronic Transmission, Quattro All Wheel Drive System, with 17” 5-Spoke-Star Design Wheels, an ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with secondary collision brake assist, Disc Brakes that were ventilated in the front and solid rear discs, an ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System that also has brake assist, a 3-Spoke Leather Wrapped Multifunctional Steering Wheel that is also an Electromechanical Speed-Sensitive Power Steering Wheel, a Color Driver Display Information System, a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and a Tire Mobility Kit (without the spare tire mind you), Audi Xenon plus Headlights with LED DRLs and Taillights, a Rain and Light Sensor, Power Adjustable Mirrors, 8-Way Manually Adjustable Heated Leather Front Seats with Power Lumbar Adjustment, Split-Folding Leather Rear Seat, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, the Audi Parking System Plus a Rearview Camera which also gives you a 360 degree view of the car, Audi SIRIUS Satellite Sound System with Bluetooth Compatibility, Audi Advanced Key, Audi Alarm System, Audi MMI Navigation plus without voice control, Audi MMI Touch, Audi Connect with Online Services, and Audi Side Assist; all in an Brilliant Red Exterior Body with an all Black interior which lived up to every syllable of its name! BRILLIANT! The 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet has an Acoustic Convertible Soft-Top which gives it a sportier appearance than the Sedan Model, the polished Tonneau cover has attractive trim with an aluminum appearance and its body styled is no doubt that of an Audi.
To aptly describe the driving experience in the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T Quattro S Tronic is difficult; with that said I can tell you that I really appreciated the fact the 2016 Audi A3’s Electromechanical Steering System; it has both precision and perfectly balanced weight which made the driving experience quite remarkable. The Audi A3 engine purred like a ferocious Lion claiming new territories and letting everyone know there is a new King in town. The acceleration on the Audi A3 is as smooth and easy as you want it to be and on the opposite end of the pole it’s as aggressive and powerful as you desire it to be all with a superb braking system, and outstanding driver/passenger airbags.
The 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T Quattro S Tronic is not a car that is designed to be “talked about” this car was made to be driven and the only way you’re going to know the thrill of the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet is to drive it for yourself! When you do please share with me your driving experience! Be Smart and Safe while Driving! Happy Holidays
