09 Facelift Thread Post Pics Here-

[AJN334]

As 09's are finally showing up on dealer lots and have been out overseas for some time we need to start a collection of photos...so post them

[AJN334]

We need to make this sticky...we will see what happens :-)

[SoFresh]

Already have a stickied A3 picture thread: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141422
^^Check it out.

I have seen a few 09 A3s driving around, love the headlights at night.

[AJN334]

Yes this thread is for 2009 models hence "A3 facelift thread" There are not enough 2009 pics around on the web and many people such as myself are sitting on the fence and waiting it see the new 09 model in different colors, titanium package etc...

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The power:

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Peeking in the background:

[UberA3]

Peeking in the background:

I hate the new headlights! Looks like a Japanese car!

[MTLA4]

Terrible looks like a rental car now

[SoFresh]

Yes this thread is for 2009 models hence "A3 facelift thread" There are not enough 2009 pics around on the web and many people such as myself are sitting on the fence and waiting it see the new 09 model in different colors, titanium package etc...

Yea.... I caught the whole "FACELIFT PART", just saying.. you want to see some stock 09 models stop by your local dealership, or use the IMAGE SEARCH feature on google.... looks like you already did that then just copy/pasted them on here...

You could always pick up a brochure from Audi, would have all the options, colors, etc etc....

[20AE428]

Was at the dealer last week and saw all the new A3's. The S-line front is nice but not a real improvement on the current S-line. Couple things I don't like are the profile of the new grill has less curve and is wider, S-line badges are now where the side signals were which doesn't look as good as on the rear door trim and the new A4 style mirrors just look huge on this car. The new lights actually look better than I thought they did in photos but you need to buy the prem. package to get them so if you want s-line and xenon you also have to buy premium which makes this a $43k car in Canada with Quattro which is a bit insane.

[ott666]

Was at the dealer last week and saw all the new A3's. The S-line front is nice but not a real improvement on the current S-line. Couple things I don't like are the profile of the new grill has less curve and is wider, S-line badges are now where the side signals were which doesn't look as good as on the rear door trim and the new A4 style mirrors just look huge on this car. The new lights actually look better than I thought they did in photos but you need to buy the prem. package to get them so if you want s-line and xenon you also have to buy premium which makes this a $43k car in Canada with Quattro which is a bit insane.

BiXenon is part of the convenience package, at least in the U.S.

[littlewhite]

Saw a few, not feeling it. 1st heard the LED DRL thought it will be sweet like the R8 or so but when i saw it on the A3 i dont like it. The front look a bit awkward with the redesign headlights. Back is nice though

[20AE428]

Canada has limited packages. all the convenience items are included with Premium package so if you want a well equipped S-line you have to buy both. The only obvious improvement with the new car is the available quattro and if this is the latest Haldex I can't wait to drive it. Just gets very pricey when you want the full loaded version. That red pic of a base looks terribly cheap.

[duglas]

Holly crap, does it have a lift kit on it..!!??? Looks like 31" tires will fit under that.. Bet it could be lowered 4" and still not remove that gap!!!.

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[20AE428]

AJN334 - You started this thread in search of new A3 pics. Why do you keep posting S3 photos? I am tired of seeing what I cannot have.

[AJN334]

You and me both :-)

[4-tified]

Peeking in the background:

Team Audi. You're local where I'm from.
I pass by Team everyday on my way to work and back.
That's where I get my service done.

I'm due for an oil change. The service guy is pretty cool. He told me to call him ahead of time and he'd arrange an S5 to drive while I'm getting service.
Or, he has a new TT, B8 A4, or a new A3.
Maybe a day with the new A4 2.0T DSG quattro would be cool.

I'm disappointed that Audi didn't put the new 2.0 TFSI into the A3. 250lb ft of torque would be quite sweet in a quattro A3.

[4-tified]

Holly crap, does it have a lift kit on it..!!??? Looks like 31" tires will fit under that.. Bet it could be lowered 4" and still not remove that gap!!!.

Yeah. And those wheels look like they came off a mid 90's Pontiac. What are they thinking!?
I guess they weren't.

[AJN334]

Metoer Gray Sline/titanium package!

[cur]

^^is that really how the non-sport suspension looks like? or is that beast still on some suv shipping blocks?

[20AE428]

^^is that really how the non-sport suspension looks like? or is that beast still on some suv shipping blocks?

That is an s-line so it has sport suspension. I guarantee it has shipping blocks in it as I have seen one without and it is the same ride height as my current sport A3.

[audibmi]

That is an s-line so it has sport suspension. I guarantee it has shipping blocks in it as I have seen one without and it is the same ride height as my current sport A3.

Keep in mind that the trim levels for US and Canada are different. S-line in the US does not include sports suspension. If that is a US spec car, its not on shipping blocks. What you see is what you get i.e., stock suspension on sline trim.

[littlewhite]

The front now just doesnt look right... especially with the lights and the big amber insert...

[cur]

Keep in mind that the trim levels for US and Canada are different. S-line in the US does not include sports suspension. If that is a US spec car, its not on shipping blocks. What you see is what you get i.e., stock suspension on sline trim.

yea, that's what I have heard. Having the s-line and sport package separate is just a really stupid thing to do.

[20AE428]

The front now just doesnt look right... especially with the lights and the big amber insert...

Agreed. They definately didn't pull off the Led theme well as on the new A4 or R8. Should have tried the same look with the LED on the bottom and of course no big orange signal.

[Monizzle]

all kinds of bleh.
and the new s-line front looks like there should be a boot at the back, kinda out of place on the A3.

[littlewhite]

Agreed. They definately didn't pull off the Led theme well as on the new A4 or R8. Should have tried the same look with the LED on the bottom and of course no big orange signal.

word! The LED headlights just some how looks better on the other Audi models instead of the A3. If its at the bottom or like a LED DRL fogs will be cool.

big clear corner mods for the 09+ 8P owners

[littlewhite]

I passed by stealership and check out the 09 8P. The front is totally different & awkward. I'm quite glad i have the pre facelift version. There was an S-Line there with upgrade option & rear valence & wheels. It looks quite nice. No LED DRL & bi xenon though WTF... is a separate upgrade now

[20AE428]

When I priced out a sport A3 with Quattro (the only reason I would change) the price was nuts. You might as well go with the A4 and get a much better outfitted car. I have yet to try the new Haldex quattro on the A3 but I would have to like it a lot for all the things I hate about the facelift.

[V8EURO]

my brother just picked one up...

[20AE428]

The Quattro will fit with that rediculous 4wd ride height. I really don't get why the US spec cars sit do high vs. the competition.

[littlewhite]

dam$ thats so high. Reminds me of the B5 A4 w/o sport suspension haha

[KayC]

damn, the side mirrors are huge!

[audibmi]

damn, the side mirrors are huge!

yes, the mirrors are large but they are *very* effective at reducing blind spots. they actually offer more field of view than the euro blind spot mirrors i had on my B6 A4