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Audi has unveiled an S3 Sportback as part of an update to the A3 range.

The front of the standard S3 has been freshened up with the now run-of-the-mill LED running lights.

There is a different tailgate which uses fibre optic rods to make it look all fancy.

The standard A3 also gets a new front and inside there are new fabrics for the seats, and the ICE controls have been given a new look.

The diesel versions of the A3 have been reworked to include an updated fuel injection system and all engines are now available with the S tronic transmission.

The 1.6, 1.4 TFSI and 1.8 TFSI engines can be paired with a newly developed seven-speed version.

The A3 can also now be specced with Audi’s clever adaptive-action shock absorber control (Audi magnetic ride) and the driver can choose between 'Normal' and 'Sport' programs by flipping a switch.

A magneto-rheological (uh?) fluid circulating in the shock absorbers changes its flow properties within milliseconds when a voltage is applied; changing the damping characteristics.

No word yet on pricing.