Audi gives A3 the boot

Audi has revealed another new addition to its range in the shape of a saloon version of its recently launched A3.

Appearing at the New York motor show, the car shares the same underlying platform as the five-door A3 Sportback model, and has its sights set on challenging Mercedes-Benz’s newly launched CLA compact saloon model.

Alongside a familiar mix of petrol and diesel engines, Audi will also introduce an S3-badged performance variant complete with high-power 2.0-litre petrol engine.