Luxury car maker Audi India on Thursday launched its compact convertible, the sporty A3 Cabriolet, priced at Rs 44.75 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
The compact open top four-seater has elegant design, powerful efficient engine, lightweight construction and best in class features, the company said.
“The launch of the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the first compact luxury convertible in India, is yet another example of our customer-centric approach," Joe King, Head, Audi India, said here at the launch.
First showcased at the Auto Expo here in February, the car received an overwhelming response from customers and fans alike, which prompted the company to introduce this car into Audi's product line-up in India, he said.
"The Audi A3 Cabriolet perfectly embodies ‘Vorsprung durch technik’ and truly reflects ‘luxury without compromise’,” King said.
The new car is powered by 1.8 TFSI petrol engine (1798cc) with seven-speed S tronic transmission and has 180hp.
The car has a top speed of 240kmph and can go from 0-100kmph in 7.8 seconds, the company said.
It will be available in 17 colours, it added.
Meanwhile, market experts say the car is priced a bit high, which may not give good sales number to the company.