Audi A3 - 2nd Gen (2004 to 2013)

The Audi A3 was redesigned again for the 2004 model year, resulting in the Second Generation of A3. The 2nd Gen A3 was still available in 3 and 5-door (Sportback) hatchback variants, with a cabriolet body style being the new introduction. Although built in various body styles, only the 5-door A3 was available in North America. Along with the redesign, the 2nd Gen A3 was available with inline-four, inline-five, or VR6 engines, as well as diesel options. The well-tuned S3 and RS3 variants with more performance added excitement to the model range. Manual, automatic, and dual-clutch automatic gearboxes were available on second-generation cars. Production of the 2nd Gen Audi A3 lasted until 2013, before being replaced by the Third Generation Audi A3.