30 years of the Audi A3: three decades of ‘Vorsprung’ in the premium compact segment
Audi is celebrating 30 years of the A3. Since its world premiere at the 1996 Salon Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, the Audi A3 has become one of the brand’s most iconic and successful model series. As the vehicle that established the premium compact class, it has kept generations on the move for decades now. To date, more than six million units of this compact model have rolled off the assembly line.
Whether it’s a Sportback, Sedan, or allstreet; a traditional gasoline or diesel engine; a plug-in hybrid; or the sporty S3 and RS 3 models, the A3 lineup offers immense variety to meet a wide range of needs and has been widely popular for generations.
Key facts
30th anniversary: in 1996, the Audi A3 defined premium in the compact segment and established a new class Four generations full of innovations: the A3 introduced numerous technological milestones to the compact segment Success story: more than six million A3 models have rolled off the assembly line since production began From Ingolstadt
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20162016 Annual ReportAnnual Report turning.momentturning.moment P H O TO S : S jo e rd T e n K a te Fuel consumption and emission figures at the end of the Annual Report0 0 2 The automotive industry is experiencing the biggest transformation in its history. A challenge we are facing full of confidence – while remaining open, agile and positive. From the revolutionary quattro drive to piloted driving: Change is in our DNA. We view it as an opportunity for continuous improvement. And we have now set new goals for ourselves: turning.moment With this mindset, we live the concept of “Vorsprung” for our customers each day. And look forward to the future. 0 0 3 P H O TO : U li W e b e r 0 0 4 “Vorsprung” is our promise. Sustainable, customized premium automobiles, intelligent mobility offerings and services delight our customers worldwide. That is our vision for Audi in 2025. We
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Xavier Ros - Human Resources
Member of the Board of Management at AUDI AG Human Resources
Xavier Ros was born in Barcelona in 1971. He studied mechanical engineering at the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering. The native of Spain started his professional career in Audi’s Production and Logistics division in Ingolstadt in 1994. Three years later, he took over project management activities on the Audi A8 product line. In 1999, Xavier Ros transferred to SEAT’s Technical Development division to advance the third-generation SEAT Ibiza in the Development Management department. In 2002, Xavier Ros was appointed Secretary General of SEAT. Five years later, he took over the role of Human Resources Strategy and Development Manager. Starting in 2011, Ros was appointed SEAT’s Personnel Director. From 2013 to 2015, Xavier Ros worked at VW Autoeuropa in Portugal, where he managed the Human Resources department as a member of its Executive Committee. He returned to Martorell as SEAT’s Executive Vice President for Human Resources