SPORTY, OPEN-AIR, NO-ACCIDENT, NONSMOKER, GERMAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AWAITS!
The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet brings genuine open-top motoring to the compact luxury class, pairing a punchy turbocharged engine with quattro all-wheel drive and the kind of interior polish that punches well above its price point. This is a car built for buyers who want the classic roadster experience without giving up everyday usability or all-weather confidence.
Quattro all-wheel drive comes standard on every A3 Cabriolet, continuously sending power to whichever wheels have the most grip and giving this drop-top genuine confidence in rain or light snow, not just sunny weekend drives.
WHY SHOPPERS BUY THIS MODEL
The A3 earned its place in the compact luxury class by squeezing genuine Audi driving dynamics, cabin craftsmanship, and technology into an approachable, entry-level package. Reviewers consistently noted that despite being Audi's most accessible model, the A3 never feels like a stripped-down or compromised product, delivering a smooth, composed ride alongside genuinely engaging handling.
Buyers choose the Cabriolet specifically for its power-folding soft top, which lets owners enjoy open-air driving without sacrificing the composed, planted feel Audi is known for. Even with the top down, the A3 Cabriolet remains impressively free of the cowl shake and looseness that can plague lesser convertibles.
AUTOMOTIVE PRESS AND INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Reviewers praised this generation of A3 for its refined ride, upscale cabin materials, and genuinely rewarding driving character, calling it a proper luxury car despite sitting at the bottom of Audi's lineup. The Cabriolet in particular was noted for staying composed and largely free of scuttle shake with the top down, a detail that's easy to get wrong on a convertible this size.
NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating (A3 platform)
IIHS Good Rating Across Multiple Crashworthiness Evaluations (A3...
