Audi A3 (Germany, 2003-2012)

The second generation of the Audi A3, the Typ 8P, was launched at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. This generation was designed by Walter da Silva and was originally launched only as a three-door hatchback. It featured a new automobile platform (the PQ35 platform).

In June 2004 Audi unveiled the Sportback version of the Audi A3. It  was 80 mm (3 in) longer than the base three-door body and received the new "single frame" front grille originally introduced in the A8 W12.

In 2008 the Cabriolet version, codenamed 8P7 was introduced.