What Car have announced the Audi A3 Sportback as their 'Car of the Year' for 2013 beating off strong competition, not only in its own class (think VW Golf, Seat Leon etc.) but against all categories.
What Car said "it mixes excellent refinement and an accomplished driving experience with easily the finest cabin quality ever seen in a small family hatchback"
The headline feature specifications for the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 122E are:
0-60: 9.3 secs
Top speed: 126mph
Fuel Economy: 53.3mpg
CO2 emissions: 123g/km
Tax liability: 15%
Insurance group: 16
Aside from the 'Car of the Year' award there were awards for the individual classifications. We have hioghlighted the following classes as being particularly of interest:
Best SUV - BMW X3
Best MPV - Seat Alhambra
Best Estate - Ford Mondeo
Best Executive - BMW 3 Series
Best Luxury - Range Rover
Active Vehicles are currently leasing the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tdi SE Sportback 5dr.
Audi A3 Sportback wins What Car's 'Car of the Year' for 2013
Nissan Qashqai 2014 - 7th November 2013
Audi A3 Sportback wins What Car's 'Car of the Year' for 2013