Yannis

From what i have heard the A3 will be completely redesigned in 2009 which is only 2 years from now. I doubt if A3 will get another facelift (the 3 door A3 already got a facelift 2 years ago when the new Audi grille was used.

EnI

I'm very eager too see how far will Audi go with new Mk designs (A3, A4, A6, A8).

Will be a mild evolution only (like eg. Infiniti G35?), or a strong evolution (like eg. BMW 3er)?

The only thing that is certain: since copues are usually most emotional & exciting cars, A5, TT and R8 are current "peaks" of Audi emotional designs. Hatches, sedans and avants will be more conservative , I guess.

So ...

That AutoBild CGI can indeed be a new Mk A3, and not a facelift.

Yannis

That's a facelift of the current model not a new one that's for sure. Also the next VW Golf is now being redesigned from Walter de Silva and noone really knows how it will end up looking (the previously approved from Bernd Pischetsrieder design will be significantly altered).

In a few words Autobild is full of BS this time.

EnI

Yes, I doubt AB is right this time.

But ... The question remains: how evolutionary & emotional will designs of new Audi core models be (A3, A4, A6, A8)?

Regarding Golf: I recall Winterkorn said recently VW needed stronger design identity & family resemblance. Whatever that means.

Osnabrueck

Thanks for the info Yannis. Right now I'm seriously considering the A3 as lightly used models are now starting to show up in the US.

If there's no serious change in the A3 program expected for the next couple of years I'm that much closer to having my mind made up.

Audi69

The new A3 and A3 Cabrio will feature an evolution of the Audi grill design according to a Top Gear magazine I read

BMW_Dude

Really, I think the lights are way too large on that PS, just look stupid!

Don't think much of the F/L or new A3 either!

I used to really like audi's, but after seeing the A5 and Q7, looks like they're going to stay bland and unexciting for a while!

Tycoon

Yes, really! I know it's a PS, but i was imaging the real deal looking like that and if so, yes, 10 times better than Audi...

Sorry, just diggin that ps...