===== SPORTY, OPEN-AIR, NO-ACCIDENT, NONSMOKER, GERMAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AWAITS! ===== The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet brings genuine open-top motoring to the compact luxury class, pairing a punchy turbocharged engine with quattro all-wheel drive and the kind of interior polish that punches well above its price point. This is a car built for buyers who want the classic roadster experience without giving up everyday usability or all-weather confidence. Quattro all-wheel drive comes standard on every A3 Cabriolet, continuously sending power to whichever wheels have the most grip and giving this drop-top genuine confidence in rain or light snow, not just sunny weekend drives. ===== WHY SHOPPERS BUY THIS MODEL ===== The A3 earned its place in the compact luxury class by squeezing genuine Audi driving dynamics, cabin craftsmanship, and technology into an approachable, entry-level package. Reviewers consistently noted that despite being Audi's most accessible model, the A3 never feels like a stripped-down or compromised product, delivering a smooth, composed ride alongside genuinely engaging handling. Buyers choose the Cabriolet specifically for its power-folding soft top, which lets owners enjoy open-air driving without sacrificing the composed, planted feel Audi is known for. Even with the top down, the A3 Cabriolet remains impressively free of the cowl shake and looseness that can plague lesser convertibles. ===== AUTOMOTIVE PRESS AND INDUSTRY RECOGNITION ===== Reviewers praised this generation of A3 for its refined ride, upscale cabin materials, and genuinely rewarding driving character, calling it a proper luxury car despite sitting at the bottom of Audi's lineup. The Cabriolet in particular was noted for staying composed and largely free of scuttle shake with the top down, a detail that's easy to get wrong on a convertible this size. * NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating (A3 platform) * IIHS Good Rating Across Multiple Crashworthiness Evaluations (A3 platform) * Finalist, U.S. News Best Luxury Small Car for the Money ===== WARRANTY ===== The odometer is hovering around the 74,673-mile mark. At just under 75,000 miles across more than nine years of ownership, this A3 Cabriolet has accumulated a genuinely favorable annualized mileage for its age, and Audi's proven turbocharged four-cylinder and quattro drivetrain are built for many more dependable miles ahead with continued routine maintenance. ===== STANDARD FEATURES ===== Even in Premium trim, this A3 Cabriolet arrives well equipped, with leather seating, a 6-way power driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar support, and dual-zone automatic climate control all included from the factory. Automatic Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and heated side mirrors round out a trim level that punches above its price point. Audi's MMI infotainment system, controlled through a console-mounted dial and a power-retractable display, keeps the cabin feeling genuinely upscale, while the standard 6-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic with steering-wheel paddle shifters delivers quick, engaging shifts that a traditional automatic can't match. ===== INSTALLED OPTIONS ===== ==== Standalone Features ==== * Heated Front Seats -- Adds genuine cold-weather comfort not included on a standard Premium-trim A3 Cabriolet. No window sticker or build documentation was available for this vehicle, so beyond the heated front seats, additional factory-optional equipment could not be independently confirmed from photos alone. The push-button start visible in this A3 may reflect a further optional Convenience upgrade, but that could not be verified without documentation; additional information has been requested, and buyers are encouraged to inspect the vehicle and review any available records in person. ===== AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ===== This A3's 17'' wheels are finished in gloss black rather than the silver or machined finish Audi used on factory Premium-trim wheels for this ge
