Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia
Priced from $62,490 AUD, Audi’s first plug-in hybrid for the Australian market targets buyers with a 50km electric range and high equipment levels.
Audi has launched the A3 Sportback e-tron in Australia, marking its first plug-in hybrid entry for the local market. The five-door hatch is priced from $62,490 AUD before on-road costs, with Audi targeting around 10 sales per month following 40 pre-orders ahead of its showroom arrival.
The A3 Sportback e-tron uses a parallel hybrid system combining a 1.4-litre TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (110kW) with a 75kW electric motor. Combined output is rated at 150kW and 350Nm, sent to the front wheels through a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Audi claims a pure electric driving range of up to 50km, with total range quoted at 920km on a full tank and battery. Official fuel consumption is listed at 1.6L/100km, with CO2 emissions of 37g/km.
Standard equipment for Australian buyers includes sport front seats in leather, Audi Music Interface, a multifunction leather sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, LED headlights and daytime running lights, DAB digital radio, MMI Navigation Plus with touch, Bluetooth audio streaming, and convenience key. Parking assistance is comprehensive, with front and rear sensors, a rearview camera, and park assist included.
Plug-in hybrid details
| Engine | 1.4-litre TFSI petrol, 110kW |
|---|---|
| Electric motor | 75kW |
| Combined output | 150kW, 350Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed S tronic dual-clutch |
| Electric range (claimed) | Up to 50km |
| Total range (claimed) | Up to 920km |
| Fuel consumption (official) | 1.6L/100km |
| CO2 emissions | 37g/km |
| Price (before on-roads) | $62,490 AUD |
Audi expects the A3 Sportback e-tron to appeal to buyers seeking low running costs and the flexibility of both electric and petrol power. The plug-in hybrid’s pricing places it above the standard A3 range, reflecting its technology and equipment, and positions it as an alternative for those considering a premium compact with electrified capability. With its arrival, Audi joins a growing list of brands offering plug-in hybrids to Australian buyers.
For more on recent Audi launches in Australia, seeAudi launches 2015 A7 and S7 Sportback in Australia.
