Audi A3 gets interior redesign and new driver-assist tech

Audi has unveiled a comprehensive update for its A3 compact car, focusing on a redesigned interior with a new curved digital dashboard and significantly enhanced driver-assistance technology. The refreshed model range, which includes hatchback, sedan, and crossover body styles, is scheduled to go on sale in Europe starting in mid-September 2026.

The most prominent change is inside the cabin, where Audi has installed a new curved display panel housing an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch central touchscreen. This design replaces the previous two-screen setup and creates a continuous horizontal line across the dashboard. As part of the overhaul, the physical climate control panel has been removed; adjustments must now be made via the touchscreen or voice commands. The center console features a revised wireless charging pad rated at 25 watts, angled toward the driver. Buyers can choose from four interior material packages, including carbon fiber and Dinamica microfiber.

Audi has also expanded and reorganized its suite of driver-assistance systems, now offered in three tiers: Tech, Tech plus, and Tech pro. A key new feature is Adaptive Cruise Assist Plus, which...