Side marker in European models?

Hello,

I had a questions, I noticed while browsing in endless Audi A3 8p related forums, that the A3 8P USA models have side markers in the bumper like on this picture:


But all Euro models i have seen don't have this?? Is this a older model or what is the deal on this side markers??

If u visit either of the audi websites you can also see it in the model galleries.
USA (pics clearly show side markers):
http://www.audiusa.com/model_gallery/0,3525,bodyStyleId-13_area-1_subarea-1_mediaId-70004019071,00.html?bodystyle=a3sedan
German (no side markers)
http://www.audi.de/audi/de/de2/neuwagen/a3/a3_sportback/aussenansicht/360_aussenansicht.html

Any clues? I'm quite disappointed since I really fancy those cool looking side markers, BUT i live in Austria and im ordering my car tomorrow...
Will def. ask the dealer about it too but just felt like i needed to know before and maybe some one on here has the answer i seek.