Dropped by my local dealership today and had a look at the 2011 A3.

Chrome accents on the door handles and a very glossy front grille. Seems like things are getting pretty blingy. Not on the same level as the cartoonified Mazda front end but heading in that direction. Can't say I'm a fan as I preferred the more subdued matte grille and could do without the accents on the handles.

Anybody else seen the 2011's. Do you like the gloss grille and chrome accents?

 

Pretty much all German Auto makers are following behind the American and Japanese Auto makers by adding these chromes to their handles, Benz and Lexus are famous for this. It's a really an inexpensive way to make the outside of the car look more sporty and luxurious. I guess since the A3 is getting a MAJOR redesign (I think in 2012) this is the last year to try and make the car a little different.

I personally don't' like a little bit of chrome but not much. it looks pretty good on darker colors but not on the light ones.

 

I love it. It's a nice touch.