Yep, we may have enjoyed four generations of Audi’s venerable A3 hatchback, but the first RS3 only arrived in 2011 based on the facelifted second gen. Oh, and we’re still only on the second ...

As part of the second generation (Typ 8P) introduced in 2003, the 2010 Audi A3 model continued to attract consumers seeking a versatile vehicle with upscale features and a dynamic driving experience.

When Audi introduced the first generation of the A3 back in 1996, it offered it exclusively as a three-door hatchback. The five-door version, which was known as the Sportback, came three years ...