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Tokyo Motor Show Report

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Text by OHTO Yasuhiro
Photographs by ARAKAWA Masayuki & OPENERS

S3 Sedan Makes its Japan Debut

Finally, the sporty "S3 Sedan," a high-performance variant of the new "A3" sedan, was unveiled in Japan.S3 SedanAt this Tokyo Motor Show, Audi is showcasing models that demonstrate their commitment to "environment," "racing," "quattro," and "advanced technology." Therefore, the highlight, the "A3 Sedan," was also presented in its high-performance "S3 Sedan" guise.A3 SedanThis model is equipped with a 2.0-liter TFSI engine producing 300ps, housed within a compact body. The 6-speed S tronic model achieves 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

The lineup of other displayed vehicles includes high-performance RS and S series models developed with Audi's advanced technology, the latest plug-in hybrid "A3 Sportback e-tron," and the diesel hybrid racing car "R18 e-tron quattro," which achieved the first-ever victory for a hybrid machine at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, offering a distinctive exhibition.A3 Sportback e-tron" title="audi_s3sedan_01" data-src="/galleries/images/000/173/128/medium/e7c8b4e7-d94b-42aa-8c0f-872d41eb7e4b.jpg">