Audi A3 Cabriolet – History, Leather Colors & Care in the original color
The Audi A3 Cabriolet is considered a stylish all-rounder among Audi's open-top vehicles. Built between 2008 and 2019, it impresses with its clean lines, high-quality workmanship, and an elegant fabric top. The Leather interior makes the difference – it gives the A3 Cabriolet its exclusivity. To ensure the leather stays beautiful in the long term, Care and color-accurate leather refreshment indispensable.
The history of the Audi A3 Cabriolet
The Audi A3 Cabriolet was 2008 based on the A3 series 8P Introduced in 2014. With 2+2 seats, a fabric top, and elegant design, it followed in the footsteps of the Audi A4 Cabriolet. The second generation (8V series) arrived in 2014, offering more modern technology, a lighter chassis, and an even higher-quality interior. Production ended in 2019, making the A3 Cabriolet one of the most sought-after modern classics today.
Leather in the Audi A3 Cabriolet
The A3 Cabriolet was factory-equipped with Nappa leather& and Milano leather Elegant contrasts were typical for Audi: light beige or maroon combined with a black convertible top. Sporty trims with perforated seat surfaces or accent colors like red were also available.
Original colors & Audi designations
The following overview shows the most important leather colours in the A3 Cabriolet (series 8P & 8V) with typical Audi designations and color codes:
- Black (Soul Black – Codes N1Q/N5A) - sporty & classic
- Gray (Stone Grey, Rock Gray – Codes N2D/N6S) – neutral & timeless
- Beige (Atlas Beige, Linen Beige – Codes N7U/N5D) – bright & elegant
- Brown (Marron Brown, Chestnut Brown, Okapi Brown – Codes N1F/N6T) – noble brown tone
- Red (Express Red/Reddish Brown, special equipment) – sporty accent color
With these original colors, every A3 Cabriolet can be preserved true to its original. Audi leather colors can be found in our shop.
Typical problems with A3 Cabriolet leather
As a convertible, the interior is more exposed to the sun, resulting in typical signs of aging:
- UV-induced fading (especially in beige & brown)&
- Wear and tear on the seat bolsters
- Color abrasion on steering wheel
- Scratches and shiny spots on door panels
Care & preservation
To protect the leather in the Audi A3 Cabriolet in the long term, we recommend three steps:
- cleaning & Degreasing with special leather cleaner – removes deep-seated dirt and grease
- Color refresh with true-to-original Audi leather color.
- sealing && Care with leather seal & Leather Protector – protects against UV rays and wear.
In case of damage such as cracks or scratches, Liquid leather the best solution to permanently repair the material.
Conclusion
The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a modern classic, whose leather interior in Black, gray, beige, brown or red remains elegant for many years through targeted care.With the right Care and repair products you can keep your convertible true to its original – high quality, true to color and Made in Germany.
