Is the 2022 Audi S3 a REAL Audi? - One Take
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- Опубліковано 16 січ 2022
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In this video, Matt drives 1200 miles in the new Audi S3 to answer the following: Does it feel like a real Audi? Is it worth the money? And should you buy one over a high-spec Golf GTI or Golf R?
Audi provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review. We are sorry it's so dirty on filming day - it rained every day for a week, and we washed it three times, but it got dirty again almost immediately.
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is a Fully Loaded Audi S3 Worth it Over a Volkswagen Golf R? Is it a Real Audi? - One Take
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If Audi got their head out their ass and offered us the S3 sportback, that would hands down be my car
Cool seeing Matt drive on some of our roads up here in Nor Cal for a change. Love all the roads around Alice's.
I have an S3 on order, after learning no RS3s coming to Canada. Contemplated the new Golf R but can't get past the terrible infotainment system, especially no volume control, delays at startup, most commonly used features being buried in multiple sub menus. I bet VW will redesign that system before a full model refresh is due, given all of the negative press and feedback coming in from reviewers
I started my driving life in a Golf GTI on these norcal roads, it's such a wonderful combination that I never even fully realized just how good these cars are suited for these roads until I got a Miata, thinking it would be an upgrade bcuz RWD, but actually discovered the torque, grip, suspension travel, and FWD balance of a Golf-based car is better on these roads than a sports car.
I love my '22 s3 prestige in turbo blue. Has the right amount of gurgle and great planted feeling in the corners. Not the mention it has the nicest infotainment I've ever used.
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Good review. Would love this but unfortunately have a Golf R on order for my wife as it's 1) Available in a manual 2) A hatch back. Those factors were non-negotiable for her and offset the haptic controls.
Really would be interested if they offered the RS3 hatch over here.
I LOVE the 3-cars. Drove an A3 for several days in 2020 and I loved it.
Nice seeing you on our roads 🤙🏽
Love my 2020! I’m who these are for. A lower level executive who drives all over 3 states. Understated. Classy enough. Comfortable. Good mileage. Still fun on these PNW roads.
I really like this generation of S3. The size, power, AWD and the creature comforts really would make a great daily driver.
Hwy 84 up in NorCal is one of my favorite roads to drive as well
Hell yeah. The Golf 8 has a far less desirable interior.
I was an Audi guy, but I always ended up choosing the m235 and m240 over the s3 and plan to do so again this year. The m240 having 6cyl, lsd, and a coupe body style always swayed me. Audi interiors look much better though
Cool review! Love seeing you up here in Northern Cali, some great roads up here, my favorite is Skyline off of the 92, take it up to Boulder Creek and highway 9, so much fun😎
Can't wait to see your thoughts on the MK8 Golf R since I own a 7.5. All the journalists are shitting on the 8 interior but I see on the forums it's not as bad as they say so I really encourage you to spend ample time on trying it out.
I’d have the S3 over the Golf R. Nicer interior in the Audi, better brakes, love the saloon version. The rear diff on the Golf R makes the handling unpredictable & just seems like a gimmick to try & impress car journalists
I've driven that road many times west bound and I cannot recall ever driving it east bound. I've even ridden my bicycle on that road west bound. Even in my 2015 Tiguan it's a fun road to drive on.
Love it, it’s always nice seeing videos on cars that are sub $60ish grand because it feels like these can still give decent performance and be reasonably attainable