The 2014 Audi A3 e-tron has been unveiled today, ahead of its public premiere, which is going to take place on the 5th of March at the 2013 Geneva auto show. The new Audi A3 e-tron (2014) features a hybrid powertrain that includes a modified 1.4 TFSI petrol engine that puts out 110 kW (150 hp). The 2014 A3 e-tron's electric motor is integrated into a newly developed 6-speed e-S tronic transmission and it outputs 75 kW. The torque output of the new A3 e-tron (2014) is divided among the two powerplants. From zero to 2,000 rpm is the work of the electric motor. The TFSI engine delivers its maximum torque between 1,750 rpm and 4,000 rpm. The Audi A3 e-tron has a maximum torque output of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft).
Thanks to this powertrain, the new e-tron A3 is able to accelerate from nought to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.6 seconds and to reach a top speed of 137.94 mph (222 km/h).
The highlight of the A3 e-tron is not its performance, but its efficiency. According to Audi's official specifications, the 2014 A3 e-tron has a fuel economy of 156.81 US mpg / 188 UK mpg / 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 km. Its CO2 emissions are rated at 35 grams per km (56.33 g/mile).
In electric mode, the Audi A3 e-tron has a range of up to 31.07 miles (50 km) and it can reach a maximum speed of 80.78 mph (130 km/h).
The new A3 e-tron (2014) offers three operating modes: just the combustion engine, just the electric drive or in hybrid mode. We'll have more details regarding the A3 e-tron as soon as they're available.
