Is the 2021 Audi S3 Saloon Hot or not?

I recently had the latest Audi S3 Saloon in to review. It's flippin' fast but is it exciting?
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Viltrox 23mm f1.4
Fujifilm 16-80mm f4
DJI RSC2 Gimbal
Rode Wireless Go
DJI OSMO Action
Edited in Final Cut Pro on M1 MBP
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[@jackd161]

Surprised with how much quality this review had considering the subscriber numbers. Looking forward to future videos 👍🏻

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Thanks man! 🙌🏻

[@jonnys3rd]

Good review, really enjoyed it!

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Thanks. Appreciate it!

[@paulgreen758]

just got 1 based on this review, its a great car, but also safe as houses for families

[@kennydibbz6076]

Great review 🔥🔥👍🏾 I'd prefer the saloon over the hatch, I like the seriousness of it I guess 😅

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Agreed! The saloon is the better looking car by far (imho). Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@nicknick4156]

S3 or bmw 235i gran coupe??

[@fusionlord2533]

I love the car and its looks.. I would pick this over the MK8, I think the word your wanting to use is it's "Safe"

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

It is a safe option but that’s not a bad thing. I’ve got a new Honda Civic Type R and the driving experience is leagues ahead of the Audi for pure fun but it looks so boy racer that I couldn’t own one myself.

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

*got the Civic in on test this week

[@patrickmclaren7623]

Fit a back box mod from adz automotive. I have sounds brilliant 😃☺️

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Yeah I suspect a back box and intake is all it needs to make it a lot more involving.

[@johnforbes4795]

Perhaps your local regulatory agency has strangled the exhaust note of your test Audi S3. Here is the States, my 2023 S3 sounds quite a bit better than the sound clip you offered in this video. In fact, I think it sounds better than the 2016 VW Golf R that I had prior to this car. As you mentioned, I think a nice air intake system (I like APR Racing) and perhaps a cat back exhaust system would work wonders for your car. I believe APR is working on a cat back system, but they haven't released one yet. While I will consider one, I won't go for a raising-a-ruckus variety like I've heard on KZbin. I've had my share of "raw" vehicles, and maybe I'm getting old, but the U.S. version of the S3 is a great daily driver with plenty of fun for me.

[@corvair140]

Nearly 40K and 310 hp........"Entry level hot hatch" You lost me at that point................

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Totally get what you’re saying but the context was that it’s Audi’s entry level hot hatch. Given the Focus ST starts at £30k and the Golf R starts at exactly £40k, it’s not that surprising from a price perspective (although between you and me, I would rather own the Focus). Sadly all cars are just getting more expensive. People buy on monthly payments, not list price.

[@adamchase1517]

Good video

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Thanks Adam! Appreciate it.

[@edgarhenrique4262]

Audi s3 sedan 2021 gostei ... tecnologia de ponta . ( red ) .Em nome de Jesus eu vou ter um✌✌✌🙇‍♂️

[@heartbreakkyle273]

anyone: fully loaded 2022 Audi S3 or 2022 Genesis G70!?!?!? (Theyre the same price)

[@derekwhyle1884]

They won’t be when eventually come to sell/ trade in.

[@blunpabb2766]

Well that’s a confusing review 🤷‍♂️

[@jcygts6]

The new Audi S3 is so ugly compared to the former one. Those headlights look so tacky

[@AVERAGEPETROLHEAD]

Can’t disagree there. The last version was much better looking for sure!

[@dons106]

Glad I bought a 2019...and I still have a regular gear shifter, not a "switch"!

[@vspec15]

Definitely prefer the previous gen--no bias here though! LOL

[@jamesbell1245]

Reality is that they do 165 mph ( proven )

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Not as playful.....