I like the symmetry between the Engine Start/Stop button on the left of the shifter, and the iPod controls to the right of the shifter. I do wonder what apple has to say about those media controls though.
It will be worth it in 3 years when depreciation hits these and they are worth 30k. with low miles but brand new nope not worth at all. I do find RS3's holding values way better though.
My 2016 Audi S3 Prestige was worth 32k when I sold it in October 2021. And I never had problems. Now I have a 2023 S3 on order and that one will be a beast.
It’s funny how they’ve turned their brand around because in the 70s and 80s they were total crap the junkyard was full of beautiful Audis with blown engines in the 80s and in the 70s they were all rust buckets. I have a VW Touareg today that shares the same platform as a Q7 I need to replace my Sideview mirror I could get one for 150 bucks my poor neighbor had the same problem on his Q7 and it was $600 so as a brand it’s just a way to extract more money from the customer if you ask me my VW has a much nicer interior than the Q7 as well
The interior is awesome. Literally my favorite feature of the car. Keep the curves elsewhere, the lines bring some aggression that’s missing in most modern cars.
2022 Golf R has a more powerful version of the S3 engine. The transmission behaviour in golf R is more performance oriented (ie more aggressive in a nurburgring setting, does not auto upshift during manual mode) ... Handling wise the golf R is much better due to the rear torque splitter and aluminium subframe (the S3 lacks these)... and yet the Golf R is 45k when fully loaded.. so 15k less
@@GA-wq8xq the thing is, the R is already fully specced at $45k, it’s only one trim, which includes basically everything apart from the euro taillights and the akrapovic exhaust
@@070074810 And if you watch videos. That's why professional drivers use the S3 Diff over the Golf diff, because that rear outer wheel going different speeds than the other is more unpredictable and easier to spin out.. so if your getting the vehical for winter driving the S3 with the Haldex Quattro is actully a better choice, more predictable
the whole center area where you change gears is awful. Piano black and a truly terrible volume control. Also, can you still not display carplay google maps in the gauge cluster display? I know on my 2018 Q5 you could only display their navigation in there. Great car, but certainly not worth that price
S3 ranges from $45k to 60k with options. No ventilated seats for any price..? REALLY? I can get that in a $25k kia, a $30k ford... hell Even in this cars "lesser" brother the VW jetta. So much for premium. After having ventilated seats in my current car I will never subject my nuts to sweaty ass black leather seats in the summer ever again.
I wonder why Audi loves to keep their car batteries in the back of the car. What if you need a battery replacement? (You can jump start the car from a + terminal under the hood.)
Weight balance, exactly and really, how often do you change the battery? Once every 5+years. The location is no issue for replacement. It’s designed for access to replace.
You can get a 2022 Golf R for 45k with all bells and whistles, with more power, and much better handling than the S3, and more practicality... for 15k extra, the S3 Is only moderately more premium inside IMO... somewhat more insulated from road noise.
Apparently you’ve never driven a Quattro. Put it on a backroad and feel the way it handles the sharp turns, or put down a few feet of snow, and watch it easily outperform suvs and trucks.
I was sold on the body but the interior is taking me a bit to acclimate to. I really don’t like where they placed the vents. It looks like they were an after thought. Not very slick and modern.
And if you watch videos. That's why professional drivers use the S3 Diff over the Golf diff, because that rear outer wheel going different speeds than the other is more unpredictable and easier to spin out.. so if your getting the vehical for winter driving the S3 with the Haldex Quattro is actully a better choice, more predictable
Nice video. The engine sound is 'good' because it's artificially generated by the speakers... If you listen carefully, it sounds like a 5 cilinder, to please those buyers that cannot afford the true daddy (RS3). Still, a very nice car.
Audi. Is it too expensive?? Oh yes!! No question. You get a lot of nice looking features and it’s quick. Resale is a killer, but better than BMW and maybe Mercedes. Still $$$$$$$
I’m not a Tesla fan, but with the Giga Factories, the quality control is fixed for models produced specifically at these factories. The Tesla will not handle even close to the Audi, which I am not a fan of either.
Performance numbers arent everything. Theres alot of factors to consider when paying this much for a car, just depends on which are most important to each individual. I'd take the Audi over a Tesla any day
Bmw is missing out on this segment. If you NEED four doors then by all mean gets this S3. But…..if you don’t for something around 50k I’d be getting the m240i XDrive over this car easily. The m240i craps all over this car. And it’s engine is way superior.
Considering it's pretty much the exact same price, 11.5 1/4 mile and 0-60 in 3.2 seconds is a bit more of a value. Hard to beat he Model 3 Performance on dollar/performance value. If you don't like electric then like mentioned above, the Golf R, the Kia Stinger or the WRX STI are all similar vehicles for less money.
You should compare it to the previous model. Inside the old one looks better. Yes the outside is more aggressive but the fake vents are just unacceptable. You would find performance nearly the same as the 2016 S3 which had nearly same 0 to 60 numbers. Not sure why reviewers make it as if the newer model is always better than the predecessor? Not always true.
Ya but the R is around 43-45 fully loaded. a bare bones S3 is 45k but good luck finding one bare bones, there always equipped around 50k minimum. And you don’t get half the stuff he has in this S3.
@@InfoumusMOBB Just built a golf R thru their build and price - it's about 6K less than the S3 my wife just purchased.. Dunno where you get those numbers from. The S3 starts at 50K, can add the adjustable dampers for 1.3 and you're done. The tech in the audi and infotainment is worth the 6K.
I see a little bit of Kona on the front-end and a little bit of last gender sonata on the rear. It's crazy how some Hyundai models can compete with the Germans. I guess getting a couple of their engineers helps too lol.
I don't know how you manage to see these things but if your point is that the Kona also has a large grille, then I'd say Hyundai has done a good job copying the single frame Audi has been using since 2004. :D It is always funny how the supporters of cheap cars try to compare them with the premium segment. Yes, such cars have a great price performance, I'm right there with you. But still it is a world of difference to sit in a Hyundai or in an Audi or Mercedes. In the end, the only question is whether this difference is worth the money.
Looks great inside and out, but the TFSI engine is complete garbage. I've had a few A4's as business leases since 2015 and all of them had many issues. For even a couple grand less I'd personally opt for an AWD G70 3.3t if the Audi wasn't a company perk.
Stupid audi...... and all German cars. What's with no remote start? I mean come on. My 2015 f150 has remote start. Do they sell tvs without remotes in Germany? Smh
Did he say 56K?! The official Audi website says the MSRP for the S3 is 44. The A3 starts at 32 and the RS3 usually starts around 56. Do your homework, TFL.
$55000 for a 4 banger, no thanks. I’ll take a Camaro SS. Exhaust sounds better. The cup holders are horrible, the armrest console storage is bad also. Even the regular A3 at $45000 is a bad price.
True american who cares about his cupholders and armrest. An S3 would absolutely annihilate that fat american boat on some winding roads, not to speak for the 2022 RS3...
@@moonsapling the only American sports car worth is the mustang the others are like boats but the rs3 it will kill a mustang for sure my car is a 2018 5.0 but yea the mustang still not on lever of an rs3, the mustang feels cheap when pushed hard on twisted roads.
@@moonsapling dodge and camaros are really low quality cars if you know what I mean mustang is the only that has better quality of all those three including the 5.0 is a good engine no doubt but still is a heavy car probably engineers get lazy and just make the car bigger easy to assemble lmao.
Do you own one? I own 2. 03 A4 and a 17 A4. Sure you pay a little more for a part when needed but honestly it’s all about maintenance. And worth every single penny when I push down the the gas pedal and give mustangs and Camaros a run for their money. Add snow to the mix, and they eat suvs effortlessly. They don’t break down when you simply just take care of them.
Used to drive Evos and WRXs and the Tesla is basically a better version of that without gears or the need to hardly ever hit your brakes. If you are into luxury and a solid feel to the build quality, the Tesla probably isn't the right car for you though. It's more about the driving experience with the Tesla. The doors have a hollow feeling to them and the panels do still have some issues, at least as of the 2020 model. Gas cars still do rule for road trips and accessibility to rural areas though.
Tesla interior is a farce, most ugly interior I ever seen. there is NOTHING in there.. no personnality, nothing, just a wheel and a screen... like wth is that... just for that, I can't buy it.
I could not agree. The cars interior and affointments look modern, smooth and stylish. Awesome looking performer. Just nit sure about value for money By the time i add Gov costs e.t.c forxa Premium pack it will cost me around $85,000 Auatralian. An aweful lot of money! Premium Pach should be included for the $80 grand already.
Main reason it's high is Audi Aust already packed most of the options in as standard in Aust where it is options for overseas models. There's only one package to speak of to add.
That thing looks like a ton of fun for a daily! Price point is…well…not a ton of fun. Suppose I could just stick with the GTI’s lol
I like the symmetry between the Engine Start/Stop button on the left of the shifter, and the iPod controls to the right of the shifter. I do wonder what apple has to say about those media controls though.
It will be worth it in 3 years when depreciation hits these and they are worth 30k. with low miles but brand new nope not worth at all. I do find RS3's holding values way better though.
@Sandy LK geez dude the fact that you can't afford one doesn't mean you should bash it 😂
@Sandy LK Tell me you know nothing about MQB cars without telling me you know nothing about MQB cars.
I don’t care about depreciation if it’s a fun car haha.
@Sandy you literally couldn't be more wrong
My 2016 Audi S3 Prestige was worth 32k when I sold it in October 2021. And I never had problems. Now I have a 2023 S3 on order and that one will be a beast.
I ordered this in sportback in July and it’ll take until March 2022 to be delivered. 45k in the UK.
I love Audi as a brand
It’s funny how they’ve turned their brand around because in the 70s and 80s they were total crap the junkyard was full of beautiful Audis with blown engines in the 80s and in the 70s they were all rust buckets. I have a VW Touareg today that shares the same platform as a Q7 I need to replace my Sideview mirror I could get one for 150 bucks my poor neighbor had the same problem on his Q7 and it was $600 so as a brand it’s just a way to extract more money from the customer if you ask me my VW has a much nicer interior than the Q7 as well
The interior is awesome. Literally my favorite feature of the car. Keep the curves elsewhere, the lines bring some aggression that’s missing in most modern cars.
So this is in it's basic form an upgraded sedan version of the GolfR? Same engine, same transmission.🤷🏽
But if u want more luxury nd audi badge
2022 Golf R has a more powerful version of the S3 engine. The transmission behaviour in golf R is more performance oriented (ie more aggressive in a nurburgring setting, does not auto upshift during manual mode) ... Handling wise the golf R is much better due to the rear torque splitter and aluminium subframe (the S3 lacks these)... and yet the Golf R is 45k when fully loaded.. so 15k less
@@070074810 the R starts at at $45 including destination (MSRP is 43.7k) so not that much cheaper and has 9 hp more
@@GA-wq8xq the thing is, the R is already fully specced at $45k, it’s only one trim, which includes basically everything apart from the euro taillights and the akrapovic exhaust
@@070074810 And if you watch videos. That's why professional drivers use the S3 Diff over the Golf diff, because that rear outer wheel going different speeds than the other is more unpredictable and easier to spin out.. so if your getting the vehical for winter driving the S3 with the Haldex Quattro is actully a better choice, more predictable
Wish they brought the hatchback to America
Believe it or not I like my 8v facelift s3 better , exterior and interior wise
At first look at the thumbnail, i thought it's a Hyundai Elantra.. hahaha.. lols
the whole center area where you change gears is awful. Piano black and a truly terrible volume control. Also, can you still not display carplay google maps in the gauge cluster display? I know on my 2018 Q5 you could only display their navigation in there. Great car, but certainly not worth that price
This or a 2022 m240i xdrive?
Prefer golf 8 r over this much cheaper same motor
I’ll wait till it’s about 5 years old then buy one for about $22K
with that logic you could just buy a 5 year old S3 for $22k today.
@@kristians2704 your right and that’s what I do! I don’t need the newest car on the block.
I don't know where you find a cheap S3 like that but mine was 6 years old and I got 29k for it 2 weeks ago from 54k msrp
Don't expect much deflation in the coming years. Too much money printing.
Where’s the manual, Tommy?
Everything is great except those fake front vents..same for the rear.
Its interesting bc my 2016 s3 has 2 functional front vents in the same area.
Left one is functional
Thumbs up for the Cory Wong song on the playlist.
S3 ranges from $45k to 60k with options. No ventilated seats for any price..? REALLY? I can get that in a $25k kia, a $30k ford... hell Even in this cars "lesser" brother the VW jetta. So much for premium. After having ventilated seats in my current car I will never subject my nuts to sweaty ass black leather seats in the summer ever again.
I wonder why Audi loves to keep their car batteries in the back of the car. What if you need a battery replacement? (You can jump start the car from a + terminal under the hood.)
weight balance
Weight balance, exactly and really, how often do you change the battery? Once every 5+years. The location is no issue for replacement. It’s designed for access to replace.
Their not the only brand to have done this. I’ve heard it’s to keep the battery corrosion free.
You can get a 2022 Golf R for 45k with all bells and whistles, with more power, and much better handling than the S3, and more practicality... for 15k extra, the S3 Is only moderately more premium inside IMO... somewhat more insulated from road noise.
Need to see a comparison to the CT4 -V.
This is your car if a Jetta just isn't expensive enough for you. Quad exhaust tips; one per cylinder
Still a single exhaust split at the back.
Apparently you’ve never driven a Quattro. Put it on a backroad and feel the way it handles the sharp turns, or put down a few feet of snow, and watch it easily outperform suvs and trucks.
56k? You Americans are getting ripped off. The tecnik is 55k canadian
I was sold on the body but the interior is taking me a bit to acclimate to. I really don’t like where they placed the vents. It looks like they were an after thought. Not very slick and modern.
It's way overpriced! I'd take my chances with the A3.
Get a gli and have 20+k leftover
@@stevehuk902 lol. when you want a previous generation 2wd jetta, I suppose there's a car for you. The S3 does not compete with the Jetta at all.
@@9.peanut oh ots not perfect this for sure. But the s3 is way over priced for what it is. I went with the golf...
@@9.peanut if I was in the loaded s3 money market that Lexus IS500 or genesis g70 are pretty appealing options
In Germany this cost 57k EURO, it's 66k USD
This or a CLA AMG 35 is the question
Lovely vehicle. But I'd opt for a Golf R.
Have fun with the horrible infotainment and steering wheel controls
@@leeeinfield and adjusting the environmental controls too. Very annoying.
And if you watch videos. That's why professional drivers use the S3 Diff over the Golf diff, because that rear outer wheel going different speeds than the other is more unpredictable and easier to spin out.. so if your getting the vehical for winter driving the S3 with the Haldex Quattro is actully a better choice, more predictable
NICE like it a bunch, $ not too bad.
That jetta r is pretty pricey
Nice video. The engine sound is 'good' because it's artificially generated by the speakers... If you listen carefully, it sounds like a 5 cilinder, to please those buyers that cannot afford the true daddy (RS3). Still, a very nice car.
Great job Tommy ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Nathan, how much is a VW Golf R, again? Asking for a friend…
$45k for the DSG, $43k for the manual, only offered as a fully loaded trim
Audi. Is it too expensive?? Oh yes!! No question.
You get a lot of nice looking features and it’s quick. Resale is a killer, but better than BMW and maybe Mercedes. Still $$$$$$$
But Audi is one of the car brand with worst resale value
@@MS-qg6jp - Doesn’t say much about BMW and Mercedes then,,,,, huh,,,,,,. None of them exactly retain any value.
It’s about time it made it to the us
This or genesis g70
Wow 60k for an S3. Crazy you can get a Tesla model 3 performance for that price and is way faster
And way uglier, and with terrible quality control.
I’m not a Tesla fan, but with the Giga Factories, the quality control is fixed for models produced specifically at these factories.
The Tesla will not handle even close to the Audi, which I am not a fan of either.
@@shitloveaduck I think that the quality improvement remains to be seen. Sure, that’s what we’ve been hearing, but what’s been produced?
Performance numbers arent everything. Theres alot of factors to consider when paying this much for a car, just depends on which are most important to each individual. I'd take the Audi over a Tesla any day
Model 3 isn’t a luxury car.
Never buy these German brands new. If you want them, lease. The depreciation is killer.
Nice
Bmw is missing out on this segment. If you NEED four doors then by all mean gets this S3. But…..if you don’t for something around 50k I’d be getting the m240i XDrive over this car easily. The m240i craps all over this car. And it’s engine is way superior.
M240i or S5 coupe
Tesla Model 3 would smoke that !
Considering it's pretty much the exact same price, 11.5 1/4 mile and 0-60 in 3.2 seconds is a bit more of a value. Hard to beat he Model 3 Performance on dollar/performance value. If you don't like electric then like mentioned above, the Golf R, the Kia Stinger or the WRX STI are all similar vehicles for less money.
To much money for that
You should compare it to the previous model. Inside the old one looks better. Yes the outside is more aggressive but the fake vents are just unacceptable. You would find performance nearly the same as the 2016 S3 which had nearly same 0 to 60 numbers.
Not sure why reviewers make it as if the newer model is always better than the predecessor? Not always true.
Absolutely not worth nearly 60k
You literally get a nicer interior AND a way better infotainment vs the new Golf R.
Ya but the R is around 43-45 fully loaded. a bare bones S3 is 45k but good luck finding one bare bones, there always equipped around 50k minimum. And you don’t get half the stuff he has in this S3.
@@InfoumusMOBB Just built a golf R thru their build and price - it's about 6K less than the S3 my wife just purchased.. Dunno where you get those numbers from. The S3 starts at 50K, can add the adjustable dampers for 1.3 and you're done. The tech in the audi and infotainment is worth the 6K.
what, no. get a M3....
Same drivetrain as the Golf R with about $10k more in your pocket
Same platform. Ones just a luxury version, and the other is less tech, more sport. You also can’t get manual in the Audi but you can in the golf.
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I see a little bit of Kona on the front-end and a little bit of last gender sonata on the rear.
It's crazy how some Hyundai models can compete with the Germans. I guess getting a couple of their engineers helps too lol.
I don't know how you manage to see these things but if your point is that the Kona also has a large grille, then I'd say Hyundai has done a good job copying the single frame Audi has been using since 2004. :D
It is always funny how the supporters of cheap cars try to compare them with the premium segment. Yes, such cars have a great price performance, I'm right there with you. But still it is a world of difference to sit in a Hyundai or in an Audi or Mercedes.
In the end, the only question is whether this difference is worth the money.
I'd still take the golf r... 15k cheaper with the same motor
Golf R is a better car for less money. BUY THE R! Otherwise, save up for the RS3 or get a REAL Audi (A4 and above).
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A lot of people on fixed income cannot afford it!!
its not for you.
Looks great inside and out, but the TFSI engine is complete garbage. I've had a few A4's as business leases since 2015 and all of them had many issues. For even a couple grand less I'd personally opt for an AWD G70 3.3t if the Audi wasn't a company perk.
Stupid audi...... and all German cars. What's with no remote start? I mean come on. My 2015 f150 has remote start. Do they sell tvs without remotes in Germany? Smh
lol
Did he say 56K?! The official Audi website says the MSRP for the S3 is 44. The A3 starts at 32 and the RS3 usually starts around 56. Do your homework, TFL.
Ur an idiot it is 56k for the top trim s3
$55000 for a 4 banger, no thanks. I’ll take a Camaro SS. Exhaust sounds better. The cup holders are horrible, the armrest console storage is bad also. Even the regular A3 at $45000 is a bad price.
True american who cares about his cupholders and armrest. An S3 would absolutely annihilate that fat american boat on some winding roads, not to speak for the 2022 RS3...
@@moonsapling the only American sports car worth is the mustang the others are like boats but the rs3 it will kill a mustang for sure my car is a 2018 5.0 but yea the mustang still not on lever of an rs3, the mustang feels cheap when pushed hard on twisted roads.
@@maykelsach795 the thing i dislike about american automakers is that they think having a lot of horsepower instantly means performance car...
@@moonsapling dodge and camaros are really low quality cars if you know what I mean mustang is the only that has better quality of all those three including the 5.0 is a good engine no doubt but still is a heavy car probably engineers get lazy and just make the car bigger easy to assemble lmao.
Its a audi there always to expensive and break often
Do you own one? I own 2. 03 A4 and a 17 A4. Sure you pay a little more for a part when needed but honestly it’s all about maintenance. And worth every single penny when I push down the the gas pedal and give mustangs and Camaros a run for their money. Add snow to the mix, and they eat suvs effortlessly. They don’t break down when you simply just take care of them.
Omg it’s actually the worst looking sports sedan I’ve ever seen. Holy cow. What had happened. Audi cars use to look sharp. This is total trash
Yes styling has got worse. Buy a new Civic Type R
this would have been such a cool car ... in a world without Tesla. Honestly I cannot get excited about a gas powered car any more .. so 20th century
Used to drive Evos and WRXs and the Tesla is basically a better version of that without gears or the need to hardly ever hit your brakes. If you are into luxury and a solid feel to the build quality, the Tesla probably isn't the right car for you though. It's more about the driving experience with the Tesla. The doors have a hollow feeling to them and the panels do still have some issues, at least as of the 2020 model. Gas cars still do rule for road trips and accessibility to rural areas though.
ICE >⚡️
Tesla interior is a farce, most ugly interior I ever seen. there is NOTHING in there.. no personnality, nothing, just a wheel and a screen... like wth is that... just for that, I can't buy it.
I could not agree. The cars interior and affointments look modern, smooth and stylish. Awesome looking performer. Just nit sure about value for money By the time i add Gov costs e.t.c forxa Premium pack it will cost me around $85,000 Auatralian. An aweful lot of money! Premium Pach should be included for the $80 grand already.
Main reason it's high is Audi Aust already packed most of the options in as standard in Aust where it is options for overseas models. There's only one package to speak of to add.