Gussied-up Golf wins Car of the Year

The Audi A3 Sportback sets a new benchmark for the sensible family hatchback.

The Audi A3 Sportback was awarded Car of the Year for 2013 by What Car. And it's a "worthy" winner, says the magazine. It might look like a subtle evolution of what's gone before, but in fact it "brings new brilliance to a whole host of areas". It offers a mix of "refinement and an accomplished driving experience with easily the finest cabin quality ever seen in a small family hatchback".

The fact that it can win out over some pretty "stunning" rivals not least the Seat Leon and Volkswagen Golf makes its achievement all the more impressive. This Audi sets a new benchmark for the sensible family hatchback, and is also "pretty keenly priced".

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