The Audi A3 has been on the market since 1996, when Audi realized it needed a competitor to the ever-popular Volkswagen Golf. The first Audi A3 model made clever use of the Mk4 Golf’s dependable underpinnings, and it quickly established itself as a pioneer in the premium hatchback class thanks to its polished good looks, sleek styling, and superb build quality. The A3, now in its fourth generation, has maintained its place as the benchmark, providing big-car comfort and a coveted appeal that few others can match.
