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Before an all new generation hits showrooms in 2009, the Audi A3 is yet again receiving a facelift. By the look of things, the facelifted A3 and all-new A3 Cabriolet might be revealed simultaneously and although there is no word on an exact date the A3 Cabrio is rumoured to make a Geneva debut early next year.

With the facelift the A3 will be brought in line with the new Audi A4 and A5, meaning a sharper front end, the newly designed single-frame grille and small fins on the low edge of the bumper.