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As a transmission Audi S3 {offers|affords|gives|presents|provides} a six-{speed|pace|velocity} robotic gearbox S-tronic, which has {the ability|the flexibility|the power} to manually {control|management}, as {well|effectively|nicely|properly} {as the|because the} {sports|sports activities} mode "S". Basic {versions|variations} of the Audi S3 are {equipped|geared up|outfitted} with {a conventional|a standard|a traditional} mechanical transmission, from which acceleration to "{hundreds|a whole bunch|a whole lot|lots of|tons of}" takes 0.5 seconds. The drive of the Audi S3 is exceptionally full, with a multi-plate clutch of {the latest|the most recent|the newest} {generation|era|technology}, which {allows|permits} you {to change|to alter|to vary} {the percentage|the proportion|the share} of engine {power|energy} transmitted to the rear wheels. With {standard|commonplace|customary|normal} settings, the Audi S3 suspension {is much|is far|is way} stiffer than on the A3. Optionally, the Audi S3 {offers|affords|gives|presents|provides} an {active|energetic|lively} suspension with variable {characteristics|traits} of shock absorbers, which {can be|could be|may be|might be|will be} adjusted to {different|completely different|totally different} driving {conditions|circumstances|situations}. {The ground|The bottom} clearance of Audi S3 is {reduced|decreased|diminished|lowered}, and the wheelbase, {on the contrary|quite the opposite}, is {increased|elevated} by 18 mm. Audi S3 {also|additionally} {equipped|geared up|outfitted} with a system DriveSelect, {changing|altering} the settings of the engine, transmission and steering. And {in the|within the} mode of {maximum|most} {efficiency|effectivity} Dynamic, {in the|within the} exhaust system are opened two flaps, making the sound of exhaust {at the moment|for the time being|in the intervening time|in the mean time|in the meanwhile} of dispersal rumbling and bass, like {a real|an actual} {sports|sports activities} {car|automobile|automotive}. Audi S3 {interior|inside} {is not|is just not|isn't|just isn't|shouldn't be|will not be} {much|a lot} {different|completely different|totally different} from {the usual|the same old|the standard} A3. Multimedia {in the|within the} Audi S3 of {the latest|the most recent|the newest} {generation|era|technology} with a {touch|contact} panel on {which you can|which you'll|which you'll be able to} draw {the first|the primary} letter of the names of objects and {the computer|the pc} will {immediately|instantly} give out all {the suitable|the acceptable|the appropriate} {options|choices}. This {greatly|drastically|enormously|significantly|tremendously|vastly} facilitates and {speeds up|accelerates|hastens|hurries up|quickens} the search. There {is also|can also be|can be} {the possibility of|the opportunity of|the potential for|the potential of} connecting to the Internet.

The A3 {is available|is accessible|is obtainable|is offered|is on the market|is out there} with push-button {start|begin}, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, iPod integration, and Audi Connect, which {uses|makes use of} a cellular {data|information|knowledge} connection {to offer|to supply} a Wi-Fi {hot|scorching|sizzling} spot and Google Maps navigation. Also {available|accessible|obtainable|out there} is the MMI Navigation Plus system, {which includes|which incorporates} voice {control|management} and a touchpad {that lets you|that allows you to|that permits you to} write out your {destination|vacation spot} {with your|along with your|together with your} fingertip. The A3's MMI system is {one of the best|among the best|among the finest|probably the greatest|the most effective|top-of-the-line} infotainment {systems|methods|programs|techniques} in {the class|the category}, with {modern|fashionable|trendy}, {straightforward|easy|simple} controls and {quick|fast} response {times|instances|occasions}. However, some {might|may|would possibly} {find|discover} the {display|show} is positioned {a little|a bit|a bit of|a little bit|just a little|slightly|somewhat} too low on the dashboard, making it a bit {difficult|tough|troublesome} to see {all the|all of the} buttons. {The standard|The usual} 2016 Audi A3 has 12.{3|Three} cubic {feet|ft|toes} of trunk {space|area|house}, which is a bit small for {the class|the category}. All-wheel-drive {models|fashions} have 10 cubic {feet|ft|toes} of {space|area|house}, {while|whereas} convertible {models|fashions} have 9.9 cubic {feet|ft|toes} of {space|area|house} with {the top|the highest} up and 7.1 cubic {feet|ft|toes} with {the top|the highest} down. The {space|area|house} is tight, {but|however} {it can|it could|it could actually|it could possibly|it may|it may possibly|it may well|it might|it might probably|it will possibly|it will probably} {fit|match} {four|4} small suitcases. The 2016 A3 has a {length|size} of 14.6 {feet|ft|toes}. Its curb weight ranges from 3,175 pounds for {the base|the bottom} A3 {up to|as much as} 3,462 pounds for 2.0-liter, turbocharged {four|4}-cylinder convertibles.

Peugeot has pulled out the crayons and drawn some new {lines|strains|traces} {all over|throughout} its 308 hatchback, and {introduced|launched} {fresh|contemporary|recent} powertrain and tech {options|choices}. {The company|The corporate} says the facelifted {car|automobile|automotive} {will be|can be|might be|shall be|will likely be|will probably be} {available|accessible|obtainable|out there} from September 2017 {in the|within the} UK. Well, we say facelift - it抯 {more|extra} a case of a {light|gentle|mild} {touch|contact}-up from a design {point of view|perspective|standpoint|viewpoint}. There抯 {a new|a brand new} bumper, tweaked headlights and?that抯 about it. Allure-spec {cars|automobiles|vehicles} and above now {benefit|profit} from a panoramic glass roof as {standard|commonplace|customary|normal}, too. News on the GTi {front|entrance} {includes|consists of|contains} the killing off of the lesser-powered '250' {model|mannequin} ({meaning|that means|which means} the 266bhp '270' is now your {only|solely} {choice|alternative|selection}) and {a new|a brand new} Coupe Franche paint scheme with 'Magnetic Blue', {rather|fairly|moderately|quite|reasonably|relatively|slightly|somewhat} than {the usual|the same old|the standard} {red|crimson|pink|purple}. No, {not really|not likely|probably not} - {but|however} there are {bigger|greater|larger} {changes|adjustments|modifications} {under|below|beneath|underneath} the {skin|pores and skin}. A {brand|model}-new 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 diesel engine will {become|change into|develop into|grow to be|turn into|turn out to be} {part of|a part of} the 308 {range|vary}, which Peugeot {rather|fairly|moderately|quite|reasonably|relatively|slightly|somewhat} tenuously claims has a patented combustion chamber design that {saw|noticed} use {in the|within the} 24-hour Le Mans race. There抯 {also|additionally} {a new|a brand new} six-{speed|pace|velocity} {manual|guide|handbook} gearbox {in the|within the} {range|vary} {as well as|in addition to} an all-new eight-{speed|pace|velocity} {automatic|automated|computerized} transmission {available|accessible|obtainable|out there} for {the top|the highest}-spec diesel seen on the 308 GT.

Does the facelifted 2017 Peugeot 308 {still|nonetheless} have the tiny steering wheel? Yep - the iCockpit {interior|inside} {remains|stays} unchanged, {but the|however the} infotainment system has been given {a thorough|a radical|an intensive} going over. Peugeot抯 Mirror Screen has Mirrorlink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities as {standard|commonplace|customary|normal}, {while|whereas} {the latest|the most recent|the newest} TomTom-{based|based mostly|primarily based} sat-nav system has 3D mapping and {real|actual}-time {traffic|site visitors|visitors} monitoring. Peugeot {also|additionally} {promises|guarantees} that the revised 308's {safety|security} {assistance|help} {kit|equipment|package}, {including|together with} its lane departure warning and adaptive cruise {control|management} {systems|methods|programs|techniques}, have {also|additionally} benefitted from slight {improvements|enhancements}. Peugeot plans to unveil the 308 GTI {at the|on the} 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed Moving Motor Show in {a few|a couple of|a number of|just a few} weeks' time - giving the remarkably improved mid-sized hatch {a proper|a correct} riposte to {the class|the category} benchmark VW Golf GTI. And we hear {the new|the brand new} {hot|scorching|sizzling} hatch {could|may|might} pilfer the 266bhp 1.6-litre petrol turbo engine from the {rather|fairly|moderately|quite|reasonably|relatively|slightly|somewhat} {excellent|glorious|wonderful}, Peugeot Sport-{prepared|ready} RCZ R {sports|sports activities} coupe. Read our {long|lengthy}-{term|time period} {test|check|take a look at} of that {car|automobile|automotive} {here|right here}. The Goodwood Moving Motor Show is scheduled to {take place|happen} on Thursday 25 June - the day {before|earlier than} the three-day FOS {starts|begins}.