Audi recently launched the new A4 in India with the 1.4 litre TFSI petrol engine. That however goes against general order of things in the luxury car market. Because the entry level model is the one which usually gets the smallest capacity engine. In Audi’s case it is a bit different at the moment. Thanks to the Audi A3.
The Audi A3 is the entry level sedan for the car maker in the Indian market. Being smaller than the A4, it still has the larger 1.8 litre TSFI motor. The A4 on the other hand gets the smaller 1.4 unit. This will change once Audi launches the facelifted A3 in India next year in February. Apart from the ‘blitz’ headlamps and restyled single frame grille, the A3 will also get the 1.4 litre TFSI engine developing 150 horsepower.
While performance of the 1.4 litre engine wont be as good as the 1.8 unit, the small engine will allow Audi to price the updated A3 sedan at a more affordable price. While the current 1.8 litre comes at Rs. 27 lakh, the new model is expected to be priced below Rs. 25 lakh. The A4 does have a starting price point below that of the C-Class and 3 Series. Audi is looking to do the same with the refreshed A3 sedan.
