Audi has revealed an A3 e-tron concept at Shanghai Auto Show which is a plug-in hybrid with 238hp punching out of its power train writes Brian Byrne.
A 1.4 TSI petrol engine is the primary power source, with an electric motor which as well as helping the car achieve a 6.8 seconds sprint to 100km/h will also allow the car to travel on electric power alone for up to 50kms.
Extensive use of aluminium, and a number of power-saving technologies combine to provide what Audi describes as 'very high' efficiency.
The concept is built as a saloon, reflecting the importance of that format in the Chinese Market, reckoned to grow to as much as 30 million units a year.
