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2022 Audi A3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Audi A3 is an all-new fourth-generation sedan, making this a major redesign year. It returns to the U.S. after skipping the 2021 model year.
About the 2022 Audi A3
4th generation (8Y), first U.S. model year
Audi positions the A3 as a compact luxury sedan that delivers the design, cabin feel, and technology of a larger Audi in a city-friendly size. Its core appeal is a strong small turbo engine, a modern digital dashboard, available quattro traction, and an upscale cabin without moving into a larger, pricier model. For most shoppers, the A3 is the easy-entry Audi sedan: small outside, premium inside, and daily-driver practical.
The 2022 A3 lineup runs from the well-equipped Premium, with heated leather seats and a panoramic sunroof, to the more driver-assistance-focused Premium Plus. The top Prestige adds a head-up display, navigation, upgraded lighting, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system. Every trim has the same 201-hp turbo engine and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed, by category
Structural
The A3 moved to its all-new fourth-generation 8Y sedan platform. The U.S. lineup returned only as a sedan after skipping the 2021 model year.
Styling
Audi redesigned the exterior with sharper lines and gave the cabin a new, more digital layout.
Powertrain
Every trim launched with a 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Tech
A 10.1-inch touchscreen and digital instrument display became standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety
The redesigned A3 received updated standard driver-assistance features, including lane-departure warning and automatic high beams.
2022 Audi A3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.9 cu-ft | 10.9 cu-ft | 10.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Audi A3 a new generation?
Yes. The 2022 Audi A3 starts the fourth-generation 8Y model in the U.S., with a redesigned body, a new cabin, an updated powertrain, and newer driver-assistance technology.
Was there a 2021 Audi A3 in the U.S.?
No. Audi skipped the 2021 A3 model year in the U.S. and brought the sedan back for 2022 as an all-new model.
What engine does the 2022 Audi A3 use?
Every 2022 Audi A3 trim has a 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
What technology changed in the 2022 Audi A3?
The redesigned 2022 A3 gained a much more digital cabin, with a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument display, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Which trims were offered on the 2022 Audi A3?
The 2022 Audi A3 sedan came in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. Premium Plus emphasizes convenience and driver-assistance features, while Prestige adds the lineup’s most advanced displays, lighting, and audio equipment.
2022 Audi A3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Audi A3.
4.1
2022 Audi A3
(69 reviews)
“If you are moving from a luxury car, do not assume that the Audi will have the same features. I learned the hard way that it doesn't. Garage door opener, signals to tell if someone is behind me, a radio that works all the time, tinted windows—the Audi had NONE of these features which I was used to and assumed would be there.”
“I would say that the car is beautiful inside and out. Definitely worth purchasing. You hardly see this new body style in Houston.”