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Cabrio is lively, luxury alternative to muscle car
by Carol L. car dvd gps
Those looking for a luxury-branded
convertible with a low price tag should turn toward Audi's A3(with an Android Car Stereo) Cabriolet.
With a $36,525 starting retail price,
including destination charge, the Audi A3 Cabrio brings standard
leather-covered seats and dual-zone climate control — not found in other
low-priced 2015 model year convertibles, such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford
Mustang, Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Beetle. Its base, 170-horsepower,
turbocharged four-cylinder provides strong acceleration, with a full 200
foot-pounds of torque at a low 1,600 rpm and carrying through to 4,400 rpm.
Best of all, the A3 Cabrio ranks third
best in fuel mileage among all American convertibles, behind the much smaller
Smart Fortwo Passion Cabrio and Mini Cooper convertible. The federal government
says it gets 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, and judging by the
fuel-sipping nature of the test vehicle, those numbers are achievable,
averaging just over the 28 mpg combined city/highway rating.
Drivers who aren't interested in the
muscle-car look of the Camaro and Ford Mustang will find much to like in the
Cabrio, which, true to Audi custom, looks business-like but with a sense of
craftsmanship. The interior gauges and controls are well-placed, the plastic
pieces look upscale and the firm seats and right-sized steering wheel help make
a driver feel comfortable. It has a power-operated ragtop roof instead of the
heavy-feeling metal roofs. It takes 18 seconds for the top to open or close,
even if traveling at city speeds of 31 mph or less.
The test car felt lively, as the engine
and six-speed transmission worked to deliver power with just a bit of a lag
from the turbo engine. Its front-wheel drive takes off with gusto from stoplights
and makes swift passes on country roads. Horsepower peaks at 170, so it's not
close to the 323 horses found in the Chevy Camaro's V-6.
The test A3 Cabrio Premium Plus moved like
a solid piece of metal, even over railroad tracks where lesser convertibles
might shake.
The car sits lower to the pavement than
SUVs and trucks, so there's not a great view when the Audi is stuck in traffic.
But the lower center of gravity and responsive steering made for fun driving
when taking curves and turns.
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