Audi A3 gets new 1.2-litre engine

Audi has added a 1.2-litre TFSI petrol engine to the A3 range, which offers 105PS with emissions of 114g/km with official combined cycle fuel economy 74.3mpg. Both six-speed manual and seven-speed dual-clutch gearboxes are available. Prices start at £17,905.

The new engine is available in SE, Sport or S Line trim levels, all of which get alloy wheels, air conditioning, Audi Music Interface connected to a retractable screen, Bluetooth. Sport models get larger alloy wheels, adaptive dynamics and aluminium interior details, while top S line models get xenon lights with running lights, plus a few more details.

Prices start at £17,905 for the SE manual, rising to £22,760 for the S Line with twin-clutch automatic. Order books are open for three-door models, with deliveries expected in May. The five-door version will be available from the Summer.