Jeez, they all look so similar. Only way I can tell them apart on the road is by trying to match up the length with what would be probable.

 

I agree, the above have sold well. However, they are mostly all niche models or niche brands that don't show high volume sales. I can't blame Audi for going where the meat of the market is and wanting higher numbers.

Regarding the A7/S7, I don't think that vehicle is a traditional hatchback in the sense we are talking about with the A3 hatchback. The low slung and coupelike A7 basically has a small, trunkated rear that opens as one piece with the rear window. When I say or think "hatchback," or when we list the last A3, the image of a more upright body comes to mind. Funny though, the lines and boundaries are slowly becoming blurred as time goes on.

 

drove the A3 2.0T last night at a great event in Houston.

Car was nice except for the base HVAC...granted this is the base version but still...no automatic a/c, no digital readouts, pretty blah.
Plus -- no standard backup cam (even the Honda Civic has this std equip), no standard smartkey (2004 Prius had this as std equip!)




here's the (slightly) better HVAC controls....

 

While the Dual is obviously cooler, I prefer this than

 

thanks for the reviews guys...