Y'know, given that the B8 has sprung to the top of its class in terms of dimensions (I hear it's a really big car) I think that Audi would be justified in offering the next A3 as a compact sedan. Quite pointless vs. a five door Sportback, of course, but interesting and more dynamic to look at nonetheless...?

Maybe the next S3 could be offered in Sportback and sedan guises along with the regular 3 door hatch? That'd make for some interesting competition. Whilst I quite like the current S3 for being the hyper hatch that it is, I have to admit that I am thoroughly bored with its one-body-only, 3 door configuration. An S3 Sportback would be a far far better value propostion.