Internationally Audi A3 was launched in 1996. It is available in different configurations such as two door, four door, and five door. After age of winner in the market of Europe, in May of 2005 Audi brought to the United States market. Below is its award winning history.

• Official Winter Vehicle of New England - 2006 Audi A3 by New England Motor Press.

• Auto Interiors - New Media Choice, best Interior in Popular Priced Car 2006.

• The Insurance Institute ranks the Audi A3 Top Ten Safest Cars.

• South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of the Year honor.

• Car & Driver's 2006 Ten Best List.

• Esquire's 2006 10 Most Awesome Autos "Audi A3 3.2 DSG ($34,700): "Take a smallish family car and stuff it with a big ol' motor."

• Best Economy Sedan - 2006 Audi A3 by Sam Mosses of Portland Tribune.

• The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists 2006 Car of the Year