New Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

[USC]

Article says its as good as a Prius on the environment:eek:

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=53117&s_rid=theage:ClassiePuff&pg=1&vf=0

Power isnt that impressive (77KW) but this car could sell like hot cakes at 4.5L per 100kms.

[dieselhead]

That's crap, just as the Prius! Give me the 165kW diesel version instead. I can easily live with 7 l/100km :)

[rjastra]

Article says its as good as a Prius on the environment:eek:

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=53117&s_rid=theage:ClassiePuff&pg=1&vf=0

Power isnt that impressive but this car could sell like hot cakes at 4.5L per 100kms.

Sure it will at $40K Even Audi reckons it will only sell a small number.

People need to be aware of all the other nasties that come out of a diesel car.

http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au

Look at the pollution ratings and diesel cars are usually at the bottom of each class.

[EL BURITO]

for 40K I would want alloys. sorry hub caps are gay

[USC]

for 40K I would want alloys. sorry hub caps are gay


+1

[bornwild]

That's crap, just as the Prius! Give me the 165kW diesel version instead. I can easily live with 7 l/100km :)

+1

The Hyundai i30 CRD does better I think....that 1.9l engine is ancient technology.

[tim_]

for 40K I would want alloys. sorry hub caps are gay


they're not hubcaps, they have a purpose...


Aerodynamically, the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e improves its resistance to air with a lower ride height and special plastic wheel covers


haha i'd be ripping them off and sticking 18s on it.

[poita]

so the techincal term is "plastic wheel covers"
still hubcaps in my books :p

[EL BURITO]

so the techincal term is "plastic wheel covers"
still hubcaps in my books :p
still ghay

[poita]

oh yer for sure

[bornwild]

Those hubcaps don't look like they are too special...

[USC]

gay, looks...:wtf: ? why dont you guys try understand how this hub cap works before judging?:wall:

[poita]

yer they might work, and help the car
but they still look like shit.
doesnt matter how you sugarcoat it

[xplosv57]

It's like the Civic hybrid, got the aerodynamic body and flat wheels for more fuel saving, but looks terrible!!!

Hubcaps make great frisbees!!!

[bornwild]

gay, looks...:wtf: ? why dont you guys try understand how this hub cap works before judging?:wall:

Well, I was addressing that...they don't look like they're a special design to reduce drag or anything......they look like stock hubcaps which can be found on the base models in EU.

[EL BURITO]

gay, looks...:wtf: ? why dont you guys try understand how this hub cap works before judging?:wall:
ultra light weight wheels could of been a better option