The Audi A3 is the result of its German manufacturer's strategy to launch a new segment in the American market—the premium compact class. The all new five-door is a technical tour de force, combining Audi's FSI gasoline direct-injection engine system and turbocharging with its innovative Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission, one of the most prominent options on its impressive list of available features. Audi's goal was to infuse the A3 with the sportiness of its impressive TT coupe and roadster, while at the same time giving buyers a versatile vehicle that can accommodate more cargo and passengers. In that Audi has definitely succeeded, although only the market can tell us how many buyers will be interested in the A3's unique combination of attributes.