2025 AUDI S3! Is it Better than a VW MK8 GOLF R?

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First review in a while, checking out the all new facelift 8Y S3. Big thanks to Audi for inviting me out to Germany, was a very cool experience!
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[@Rolo115]

Well done Hamza! Finally getting brand recognition and humble about it regardless 🎉

[@TRHamza]

Appreciate it thank you! 🙌🏼

[@neilhaddifon3225]

Well done on getting the recognition you deserve.

[@NewHandle_]

About time, he ups their brands constantly. Delighted for him

[@TRHamza]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@dannyjayke8695]

Crazy how much you’ve grown as a person and as a Channel, good to see brother hamza getting the attention and recognition you deserve man

[@TRHamza]

Appreciate it brother thank you!

[@N1NJAKIDD]

Congratulations on getting a chance to review this car from Audi, im well impressed and so happy to see your channel getting the recognition it should. Well done brother👊🏽

[@Nades_]

The old 2017 S3 was so much nicer looking than the current S3

[@doomldn718]

So much better looking it’s sad…

[@robb0410]

strongly agreed

[@stz03]

Strongly disagree; 2025 sedan is the bomb!

[@DD-RSA]

Miss my 2020 S3. It was a looker. My 2024 Audi S3 Black Edition is nice though.

[@flyingbear_fpv9291]

concerning the sedan: yes, concerning the hatchback, no, but I guess it's just about taste. The characterlines of the S3 8Y are way more aggressive then it's predecessors, which is nice imo. Also the interior is something I like way more. But the 8Y.5, the most recent one, has had some facelift details that actually downgraded the looks for me. But well, again, de gustibus et coloribus non disputandum est, very old saying, but still true.

[@Fast_car1000]

Personally I think this new S3 looks real nice especially the rear end

[@malthusg1115]

Yeah especially in white with the contrasting black details. Was sitting in traffic behind one the other day. Nice arse. 🤣

[@DownShiftThrottle]

Nicely put together in true TRH format. Good watch!

[@nabeelakram9125]

The removal of the S3 badge interior and exterior was a bad move. I know they got rid of the interior ones in the last gen, but the old S3/4/5/6/7 logo on the steering wheel, seats and door sills etc looked better than just S - which the normal S Line "A" cars had. The front grille needs it or its just an A3 - and on the rear its not an S3 without the S in the rhombus! The rear looks better than before and I know this is the best they can make it sound with all the rules and an OPF so im guessing it can't get any better for a hot hatch in its class with the dynamic upgrades

[@karmadel786]

Well done Hamza 🫶🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏾🙋🏾‍♂️

[@TRHamza]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@lloydgriffiths1847]

I’ve never really got into your whole tuning side of things. The whole decat, opf delete side of things has never sat well with me but every time I’ve watched one of your reviews, I have loved it. I know you said you felt rusty but this feels exactly like your reviews have always felt. Informative, to the point, honest; you clearly know your stuff and clearly help whoever is watching completely understand what you’re saying, with all the comparisons and visual edits thrown in, it’s great. I’ve never felt the need to skip any parts or speed up a video either.

[@robertcastle3558]

Such a big fan of your content, really in-depth and honestly my favourite channel! Happy to see you getting the recognition you deserve

[@NewHandle_]

Great to see your getting noticed by brands you love, about time well deserved

[@manualgarage]

Congratulations Hamza this was well deserved, hope to see more press opportunities soon. Great video✌️

[@Anwarmeahkat]

Good fresh content brother Hamza, keep them coming!

[@NB_NB_NB]

Good to see your channel growing bro, you deserve it 👊

[@James-zk2yt]

You're premier league now! Well done! Good to see your hard work being acknowledged.

[@kagisomogoshane5094]

The Front Badge is very important....it looks like a normal A3 no way with that amount I refuse

[@Swedish_John_Wick]

Driving experience compared to normal a3 is definitely not the same. If you want to show badges buy a rolls😂

[@kagisomogoshane5094]

@@Swedish_John_Wick 😂😂😂😂 There is no comeback to your comment

[@Swedish_John_Wick]

@kagisomogoshane5094 that's how john wick roll 😎

[@jamesmiller4114]

Congratulations Bruv - Great to see your efforts being recognised

[@ssj9871]

Congrats mate! Great vid

[@michaelowen8988]

Congrats man. All that hard grind is paying off nicely

[@milinddixit6583]

Great upload. I've seen a few videos on the new S3 and didn't realise those gear change jolts were on purpose - you were the first to explain that. In my old MK7 R if my 6 speed DSG jolted like that I'd be panicking lol

[@charliemayer8412]

Buzzing for you mate. Followed you from the start 🙌🏼

[@TRHamza]

Legend mate thank you!

[@Usman123391]

Awesome video, smashing it bro, keep uploading these kinda videos

[@SKROHAAN22]

Impressive car, good to Audi letting a real audi driver test there cars out and review them,lots of support from South Africa brother 🤝👌💥🔥💪

[@BenPowellDrummer]

That doesn’t look like an S3 from the front 😢

[@TheCinderellaman10]

Congratulations Hamza, well deserved 👏 the stock wheels on the S3 look like the older Cupra 280 wheels

[@MrMikkiFunk]

Well done mate! I'm sure you know what a big milestone Audi recognising your content and bringing you out for new cars is!

[@michimeier6792]

great video, best i saw about the 2025 s3. i just ordered mine. im so excited !

[@abdulhaffezghafoor]

Good work dude you deserve the recognition coming your way

[@diydetail8916]

What have they done to the front, Keep up the PROJECT cars you have upped your skills 100%

[@paulz918]

Congrats on the recognition bro well deserved ❤

[@harbzsquadings2277]

Been here since 10k, the fact you''ve got audi reognising you is amazing

[@TRHamza]

Legend, thank you!

[@neilwatson5864]

Congrats on going top drawer. Well done, well earned. You Smashed it.

[@milohale]

Long overdue bro, nice to see the recognition you deserve! Remember watching your old S3 videos like it was yesterday

[@MagiKKarpets]

Deadly! Well done Hamza, well deserved.👍

[@markwoodhouse5269]

Your review on the pre face lift 8Y helped me to make my decision to get one. So congrats on Audi reaching out to you well deserved.

[@philipclegg5792]

Best review so far on new s3 👍🏻

[@chaz64borthie]

Keep smashing it bro, epic car, epic video

[@MrJokertricker]

Been watching you for a very very long time B welldone Hamza smashing it czn

[@martinbarrett6249]

Excellent review given the time constraints. I thought you pushed and tested the Audi very well and the car delivered.

[@DI-hd6st]

Well deserved and Inn sha Allaah just a start to your journey awesome reviews.

[@mubasharshaikh1207]

Great work and great review

[@user-ys4xh6qv9h]

Great job with the review!

[@sandeep17choudhary]

Keep up the good work brother 👍

[@damiangeorge4749]

Well done Hamza, a very likeable character and a really good factful and no nonsense review.

[@MargaretMaimela-lw6kh]

Mr Hamza back with a banger 😊😊😊

[@lucascooper4729]

Brilliant video and brilliant car I'm definitely going to buy one of these you've convinced me!

[@lukot92]

Well done Hamza, onwards and upwards!

[@AustralianLDARer]

Looks good. Looking forward to the refreshed RS3

[@adibadyy]

Congrats mate

[@Def2ual]

Your reviews are mint.. Audi were right to get on to look at this car. Great mention of the small details..

[@jerrytong2209]

well done mate i found your channel when i owned a mk5 golf r32 got a fk2 civic type r now but still follow your channel

[@AI-Records24]

Great video mate no nonsense from you when it comes to reviewing the car some people talk shite for ages and just read from the brochure because they don’t actually understand the mechanics of the car, so it’s nice to watch yours knowing you do and without the sort of condescension that comes with some reviews. It actually sounds good too, much improved from the previous gen if you ask me. Hope you enjoyed the time out there, and hopefully they give you more cars to test!

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate, glad to hear you like the review stuff. Hopefully more to come!

[@fueltoblaze1554]

Well done for getting noticed 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@marloni22]

Interesting how the S isn’t connected with the red rhombus on the boot, but on the brakes it is, I prefer the old badge!

[@TRHamza]

Yep good spot, I noticed it too, same with the seats which is even more blatant. Not sure what’s going on at the minute with the branding decisions.

[@bogdanalexandruburca3579]

Congratulations!

[@3Raj13]

Best car review fr💯💯loved it tho

[@ochiengsylvance1174]

Congratulations Hamza .To more wins

[@aaronmitchell4996]

It’s not very S looking at all , but it does sound good for a new car with all these filters and soft limiters on

[@Zed-zh8iv]

Excellent...Getting Audi recognition! Nice one. The car looks ordinary with those winter wheels and lack of a front badge but probs looks better in the flesh

[@victor555117]

Big congratulations! Well deserved, who else knows S3's and RS3's as good as Hamza?

[@BlaxJakx]

All the success is and was always coming, you can’t be as committed like you have been the past couple years especially. High mileage gti build to then Audi bringing you out and letting you have one for a run. Love the growth and your one I learn from Each week. Knowledge is power.

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate! Appreciate it, definitely feels good for the effort to be recognised.

[@EccentricWorld]

Congratulations Kid. You're moving up.

[@MrDarrenNice]

Great review and the S3 seems like a lot of fun. Great B Road basher... Especially in the UK with the constant rain 😅

[@danilonentertainment]

Great video 🚀

[@paulwardzynski3265]

Great review thank you, I want one!

[@user-iw4vx3dq9q]

Well done mr hamza you make a very good car journalist

[@kilove1]

👏👏🙌💯🔥 well done TR

[@Brittle_tube3]

I’m all the waaay in South Africa and I love your content bro

[@Mr.dnicholson]

Love this engine. Not a fan of this shape, kind of reminds me of the A1. Keep up the content, great videos Hamza.

[@CheerfulRiverboat-eg8jg]

Brother to get that call for an invite to Audi is the start of something great 4u, you did well in this review. Can't wait 2 c u review another audi or Vw. Tell them we demand a twin turbo rs3 for the next mark of Rs3 let's hit 500 bhp or a very special edition lol.

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

love the red stitched interior

[@derbyjohn972]

Great review and fantastic gift mate 👍🏻👍🏻. Sweet looking car great car to pick. If you get any more trips I'm pretty good at carrying luggage and cleaning and putting spanners away mate 😂😂

[@JoshXCVIII]

Can always trust a TR Hamza review👌🔥

[@ahmadhamdy9049]

Good step forward to be invited by Audi to review a car in Germany. I really enjoyed the video.

[@alexanderlinton6946]

Great video bro. Haven’t seen much of your videos previously but your character really shows through. My local dealer is offering me just over £5k deposit contribution on this, think I might take a punt on one

[@ashwho-6319]

Great video Hamza, interested in what the MK8.5 R has to offer when that is revealed

[@WayApp]

Looks like a dream machine!

[@anonymous070dhanonymous3]

Hopefully they will invite you to review the RS3 asswell !!

[@jayrave4]

Didn’t realise they done so much with the facelift! Looks a huge improvement over the pre-FL.

[@dc8899]

Well done lad

[@Birmingham_racing]

Love to see how the Sonos compares

[@charlesmcwilliam8727]

Not a fan of those Hyundai ionic looking wheels and once that gear selector makes it's way to the S5 will be the day I eventually part ways with Audi, other than that good to see a good honest review.

[@mickspsmith]

The fucked up with badges. Dropped it from front of S3, then gave the A3 the red accent... I don't know what's worse

[@fredjones5327]

Great video, is there anyway I can purchase your entire haldex harness from your 14cc 3.6??? The car you took the motor out??

[@sleepwalker31]

Liked the review and glad you got some acknowledgement for all your work. As for the car, its just to understated and that grill is out of proportion. Mk8 r is much better all round. What happened to yoirs btw?

[@snowcountry322]

Can't wait for the S7Avant!

[@bennie11ben22]

Bro cant wait for the scirocco vid man wallahi

[@lukemcgivern292]

Back looks good, front looks like a transit custom

[@YNS-27]

Is the apps for YT and Spotify on the mmi going to come to the current a3 8y aswell ?

[@brubru6819]

Top video ❤

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

question for you Hamza, if i getting a code that says the intake camshaft is out of tolerance, if only intake is out of tolerance can it be the timing chain wont both intake and exhaust need to be out of tolerance for the timing to be out of sync, this is what not making sense to me, any thoughts thanks, timing chain been done only 30k miles ago, this is a BMW petrol engine im talking about thanks

[@tzsteve33]

Great Review, unfortunately that Akrapovik exhaust is over €7k option here in Ireland, love what they did with the dynamics of the car.. hate what they have done with the styling/ S badge etc

[@travellingman4609]

That gear selector is the same on Skoda Enyaq

[@aaa_batteries]

Big man Hamza with the VW press car! 🔥🙌 New S3 looks decent, are you able to code out the soft limiter (not too knowledgeable about these cars)? Are we gonna see any more car reviews? 👀

[@TRHamza]

Nice one! And you’d probably have to tune it out rather than simply code (aka bye warranty🤣) And maybe, I’d love to go on the launch for the facelift RS3 + MK8.5 R

[@MrMdub87]

Awesome to see you get some recognition Hamza 👏Love the hardware and software changes Audi Sport have done to the FL 8Y, though let's be honest they dropped the ball completely with the Pre-FL 8Y S3. The front end styling, boring colour palate, drop in quality inside (compared to the 8V) and that ridiculous gear selector arrangement aside, this is a return to form and Audi Sport is to be commended for that for sure.

[@Bat02051]

😂

[@bucklandofpboroltd3866]

The GOAT 💪🙌

[@mediumTierGod]

Looks pretty exotic

[@leehartley1667]

Nice one 👍