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Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi Road Test: 2012 Audi A3 TDI Diesel S-Tronic

PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) - In a very crowded field of compact crossovers/station wagons/hatchbacks,  Audi's A3 stands out in front of the crowd and not just because the test vehicle advertises it is a diesel with big letters that say TDI on the doors.

It's all of the style, personality and engineering of the bigger Audis in a package that fits in a small garage.

Fun to drive and torquey the Audi A3 TDI is another chapter in Audi's book of spectacular station wagons that give you a lot of room while never letting you lose interest behind the wheel!

Oh, and did I mention it's pretty darn green with that TDI  diesel engine that gives you low emissions and 42 mpg highway. Yeah, pretty darn green!

Click below for my review

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For more information: www.http://models.audiusa.com/a3?csref=75483530250853401

Vinnie Richichi has been driving vehicles of all kinds and covering the automotive scene for over 20 years. His Drivetime-radio vehicle reviews have aired on radio stations across the US as well as his website www.drivetime-radio.com. You can hear Vinnie weekdays on The Vinnie and Cook Show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.

2012 Audi A3 TDI
Photo Credit Audi of America
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