PROS Badge and brand appeal Strong residual values The Audi A3 has been a desirable premium hatchback from the moment it was launched back in 1996. It stole a march on posh German rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz in being a sensible, conventional but oh-so-upmarket hatchback that Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf owners could see themselves trading up to. Sales were strong from the off and haven't looked back. There have been several versions over the years, and we're looking at the 2012-2020 third-generation car here. Boasting plentiful Audi sophistication in appearance and interior, it was offered in both three-door and Sportback five-door guise, with a range of diesel and petrol engines, plus S3 and RS3 high-performance range-toppers. Audi also sold it as a saloon and cabriolet, although the core hatchbacks sold best. These are the cars that you'll find in the greatest numbers on the used car market. This generation of A3 was facelifted in 2016, gaining new headlights and tail lamps, smoother bumpers and, most significantly of all, a revised and enlarged Audi singleframe grille. There were tech boosts inside, too, plus new engine choice Check our website for more stock. Friendly and approachable sales team, check out our reviews.