Audi A3 Facts for Kids

The Audi A3 is a cool car made by a German company called Audi. It has been around since 1996. The A3 is built on the same basic design as the Volkswagen Golf, which means they share some parts and engineering. There have been four main versions, or "generations," of the Audi A3 over the years.

First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation

Generations of the Audi A3
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Generations of the Audi A3

The Audi A3 has changed quite a bit over the years. Each new generation brought fresh looks and new features.

First Generation (1996-2003)

The very first Audi A3 cars were made between 1996 and 2003. At first, it was mostly available as a 3-door car. In 1999, a 5-door version was added, giving people more space. The car also got a small update to its look in late 2000, which is called a "facelift."

Second Generation (2003-2012)

The second version of the Audi A3 was produced from 2003 to 2012. This generation also received updates to its design. It had a facelift in 2005 and another one in 2008. During this time, Audi also introduced a convertible version, which means you could put the roof down!

Third Generation (2012-2020)

The third generation of the Audi A3 came out in 2012. A year later, a "saloon" version was added. A saloon car is like a regular car with a separate boot, often called a sedan in some places. In 2016, this generation also got a facelift. This update was special because it celebrated the A3's 20th birthday!

Fourth Generation (2020-Present)

The newest version, the fourth generation, was launched in 2020. For this generation, Audi decided to sell it mainly as a 5-door hatchback and a saloon car. These are the models you can find today.