2027 Audi A3 Gets Bigger Screens, Fewer ButtonsAudiAudi revealed an updated interior for the A3, S3, and RS3, featuring new screens that now protrude from the dashboard.The 12.8-inch center touchscreen joins an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster, while the air vents have moved lower and there appear to be fewer physical buttons.Audi is also upgrading the driver-assistance tech, with the car now able to use data from other vehicles to adjust the adaptive cruise control to the average speed for that road.The latest iteration of Audi's "Virtual Cockpit" setup has been proliferating across the automaker's lineup, with the screen-heavy approach spreading from the A5 and A6 sedans to the recently revealed 2027 Q7 SUV. Now, the A3 is joining the party with an upgraded interior for 2027, bringing a revised dashboard layout that hosts larger displays.AudiThe cabin now revolves around a 12.8-inch center touchscreen, a notable increase from the 2026 model's old 10.1-inch unit. There is also a new 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster, up from 10.3 inches in the current A3. Audi's compact luxury sedan appears to be skipping the optional passenger screen that's available on other recently launched models.AdvertisementAdvertisementAudi has also redesigned the dashboard to complement these new displays. The screens no longer sit within a cowl, instead standing free atop the dashboard, with a strip of accent lighting along the base of the bezel. The air vents have been repositioned from the top of the dash to below the screen, where the physical climate controls previously lived, and Audi appears to have significantly reduced the number of buttons. The automaker has also adjusted the wireless charger, now angling it towards the driver, and the reworked steering wheel has adopted a physical scroll wheel.AudiAudi is further expanding the amount of driver-assistance features for the A3, although it's unclear if all of these systems will be available for the U.S. market. The main feature is Adaptive Cruise Assist Plus, which mates adaptive cruise control with active lane guidance, and the system can execute lane changes on the highway when the driver requests by using the turn-signal stalk. It will even automatically brake for red lights, and if the vehicle does not come to a complete stop, it will also accelerate again once the light turns green.The A3 now uses "swarm data" too, essentially utilizing data collected by other cars that have traveled on the same road to adjust the vehicle's speed to the average speed for that road. This also allows the A3 to stay on the right section of the road even if there aren't visible markings. The parking-assist system now gains a remote function, allowing the driver to exit the vehicle before the vehicle parks itself. The car can even be trained on a specific parking sequence, which it will then memorize and store.The changes apply to the A3, sportier S3, and hardcore RS3. So far, Audi has only released information for the European market, but we expect to see these updates for the 2027 model year in the United States. We've reached out to Audi for confirmation on U.S.-specific updates and will update this story when we hear back. Powertrains are expected to carry over unchanged, though, and prices will probably slightly increase, with the A3 likely starting at $42,000.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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