I think the most likely reason is the same as why I got mine in December -waiting for the 2017. Either that or they cleared 2016 inventory with a fire sale, which sounds like some owners got. Or probably both. Either way I think this car has a bright future in NA.
http://insideevs.com/20-of-a3-sales-las ... 6-overall/
Ian
http://insideevs.com/20-of-a3-sales-las ... 6-overall/
Ian