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Audi’s smallest offering, the A3 sedan, looks and drives great, and the 2023 S3 improves on that solid basis with a hotter 306-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a suspension tuned for more fun.
A sports sedan of this size fits into a narrow niche, but enthusiast drivers will find plenty to love about the S3.
Like the regular A3, the S3 wears a youthful-but-premium appearance and has an interior that’s crammed with thoughtful tech.
Our favourite thing about the S3 is the way it drives, as its fun-to-drive factor is high and its acceleration is impressive, despite some turbo lag.
Considering the S3’s relatively affordable starting price, it provides an impressive combination of luxury and performance.
WFM CARS has compiled a review to know about 2023 Audi S3.
What's New for 2023?
Audi has made only minor changes to the S3 for 2023.
The base Premium trim can now be outfitted with adaptive cruise control, and a wireless smartphone charging pad is now part of the optional Convenience package.
All S3 models come with a 306-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
During test drive, we praised the S3's lithe handling and found its powertrain to be perky, eager, and sonorous.
We did note that the heavy steering in the S3 lacks feedback and that there's considerable turbo lag when driving in the less frenzied Comfort driving mode.
At our test track, the S3 bolted to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and covered the quarter mile in 12.9-seconds at 108 mph.
The S3's cabin is nearly identical to the new A3's but adds some racier styling elements such as sport seats with quilted leather inserts and a flat-bottom steering wheel. The S3 uses the same toggle-switch gear selector as the A3 as well.
Audi offers the S3 with a more comprehensive set of standard features, though, including a panoramic sunroof, three-zone automatic climate control, and illuminated door jamb scuff plates.
Passenger space is slightly more generous than in the previous-gen S3, but the new car’s trunk is smaller.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA estimates that the S3 is good for 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, which makes it more efficient than the CLA35 and right on track with the M235i Gran Coupe.
When we get a chance to test the S3's highway fuel economy on our 75-mph test route, we'll update this story with results.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The 2023 Audi S3 price start from $47,895 for Premium trims, $50,595 for Premium Plus trims, and $54,595 for Prestige trims.
The Premium Plus trim will satisfy the widest swath of buyers.
This mid-range model adds driver-assistance features such as lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control, but also includes features such as memory settings for the driver's seat, wireless smartphone charging, and more.
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