<P> After four years the third - generation Audi A3 was facelifted for the model year 2017 , which also coincided with the 20th anniversary of the A3 name . The facelifted model was first unveiled through a set of official images in April 2016 . The new A3 sedan was given significant cosmetic updates , which were in - line with the automaker 's new design philosophy . As a result , the 2017 Audi A3 sedan featured the Matrix LED headlamps that were earlier seen in the A8 flagship sedan and the R8 supercar . The front grille was also given a refreshed treatment that made the new A3 look like its elder siblings . Changes on the sides and rear were minimal , with only the taillights getting new LED treatment . There were multiple updates on the interiors as well , with a fully digital 12.3 - inch instrument cluster screen placed behind the steering wheel . Currently on sale in Europe and expected to be released in USA and Asia / Pacific 4 QTR 2016 </P>
<P> After four years the third - generation Audi A3 was facelifted for the model year 2017 , which also coincided with the 20th anniversary of the A3 name . The facelifted model was first unveiled through a set of official images in April 2016 . The new A3 sedan was given significant cosmetic updates , which were in - line with the automaker 's new design philosophy . As a result , the 2017 Audi A3 sedan featured the Matrix LED headlamps that were earlier seen in the A8 flagship sedan and the R8 supercar . The front grille was also given a refreshed treatment that made the new A3 look like its elder siblings . Changes on the sides and rear were minimal , with only the taillights getting new LED treatment . There were multiple updates on the interiors as well , with a fully digital 12.3 - inch instrument cluster screen placed behind the steering wheel . Currently on sale in Europe and expected to be released in USA and Asia / Pacific 4 QTR 2016 </P>
when did the audi a3 have a facelift
when did the audi a3 have a facelift
2016
2016