Audi A3 rolls out of the production line in Aurangabad; launch on August 7

The locally manufactured Audi A3 rolls out of the Audi India manufacturing facility. Looks like Audi realizes the upcoming demand of the entry level luxury sedan and is stacking stocks for delivery! Powered by the 1.8L TFSI turbo 177bhp petrol engine and 2.0L TDI 143bhp turbo diesel engine, the vehicle packs enough grunt to give its rivals – Mercedes Benz A Class, BMW 1 series, a run for their money.

Delighted, Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India, stated that, “India is a very promising market for Audi. With the upcoming launch of the the next big Audi – the Audi A3 Sedan, we will be creating a new segment, that of the compact luxury sedan, in India. The Audi A3 sedan will attract an entirely new customer segment into the Audi family. We will start the local production of the A3 Sedan right from the launch phase as we are convinced that this model is the right product for the Indian market at the right time. We are confident that the A3 Sedan will set new benchmarks and will further consolidate our leading position in the luxury automobile market in India,”

Currently the company produces A4, A6 sedan at their manufacturing facility in the country jointly with Skoda India plant along the Q series of SUVs, Q3, Q5, Q7. Now, A3 too joins the party and becomes the sixth vehicle to be locally manufactured in India.

Commenting on the commencement of A3's production at the Skoda's facility in Aurangabad, Dr. Hubert Waltl, Audi Board Member for Production, “The local production of the Audi A3 Sedan in India is in continuation of our growth strategy and consistent focus on the Indian market.” He further added, “The market potential coupled with the world-class infrastructure in the plant, efficient working processes, qualified workforce and a well-developed logistics environment were the factors that motivated us to expand the product portfolio at the Aurangabad plant.”

We told you earlier that the Audi will launch this highly anticipated A3 on August 7 – click here

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