Audi upgrades the A3 models with a curved display and new driver assistance systems. The manufacturer announced the update on 23 June 2026 in Ingolstadt and Cham. The change covers every body variant in the range. These include the Sportback, the saloon and the raised allstreet. The plug-in hybrids as well as the S3 and RS 3 sport models also receive the new interior.
Curved display replaces previous cockpit layout
The curved display takes centre stage. It combines the 11.9‑inch Audi virtual cockpit with the 12.8‑inch MMI panoramic display. Audi also widens the decorative inlay on the instrument panel. It now runs from the instrument cluster to the passenger door and creates a continuous horizontal line. Audi lists four materials, among them carbon and Dinamica microfibre. Two textile fabrics complete the choice: the familiar “Impressum schwarz” and the new “Krepp hell”.
The centre console changes as well. The storage tray for the mobile phone now angles towards the driver’s seat. It also charges wirelessly at 25 watts. Every steering wheel carries a mechanical roller within the multifunction buttons. Customers therefore choose between three steering wheel designs. Two twin-spoke variants are available, plus a flattened three-spoke wheel for S line and S models.
Adaptive cruise assist plus brakes at red lights
Audi bundles the driver assistance systems into three new packages. They are called Tech, Tech plus and Tech pro. The adaptive cruise assist plus forms the centrepiece. It combines adaptive cruise control with active lane guidance up to 210 km/h. On motorways the system changes lane by itself after a tap of the indicator. The assistant now also brakes automatically at red lights. If the A3 does not come to a full stop, it pulls away again on green.
For the first time, longitudinal and lane guidance also use swarm data. The car therefore takes account of the speed usually driven on a road. Combined with online data, the assistant holds the lane even without a detected lane boundary. According to the manufacturer, this online data is included for three years from delivery. Customers then extend the term for a fee.
Park assist pro and Functions on Demand expand the offering
Audi expands the parking functions considerably. Four wide-angle cameras deliver an all-round view, and the MMI shows the surroundings in three dimensions. With park assist pro, the driver also controls the manoeuvre from outside via the myAudi app. Through the Functions on Demand programme, customers unlock further software features at a later stage. According to the manufacturer, these include a package for optimised audio playback and a virtual surround sound.
Market launch and prices
The revised A3 models reach dealers from mid-September 2026. For Germany, Audi quotes entry prices from 31,850 euros for the A3 Sportback. The A3 Sportback e‑hybrid starts there at 45,350 euros. The S3 costs from 57,200 euros, the RS 3 from 68,500 euros. The importer will communicate Swiss prices separately.
What changes on the Audi A3 with this upgrade?
Audi revises the interior above all. A curved display now forms the centre. It unites the 11.9‑inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 12.8‑inch MMI panoramic display. The manufacturer also expands the assistance and parking functions.
When are the new Audi A3 models available?
The revised A3 models stand at dealers from mid-September 2026. This applies to the Sportback, the saloon, the allstreet as well as the S3 and RS 3.
What can the adaptive cruise assist plus do in the Audi A3?
It controls speed and lane guidance up to 210 km/h. On motorways it changes lane after a tap of the indicator. It now brakes at red lights and pulls away again on green.
What does the revised Audi A3 cost?
For Germany, Audi quotes entry prices from 31,850 euros for the A3 Sportback. The S3 starts at 57,200 euros and the RS 3 at 68,500 euros. The importer communicates Swiss prices separately.
