New Audi A3 S-Line review | Better than Mercedes and BMW?

[@gerardorourke52]

Picked up the saloon version of this last week Far better looking in my humble opinion.

[@jovialgent9963]

Just rented the 1.5 tfsi one in Spain for 4 days & i was really impressed. 56 mpg, very comfy & a bit of fun in dynamic mode with the paddle shifter. Could seriously move between 60 & 160 on the motorway! Did struggle getting into the cocooned cockpit though. That bolster pad on the driver's seat would be worn out in no time unless you're a skinny teenager! The cost however is just eye watering for the one you'd want ie. the top of the range!

[@terryosborn]

Sad to see that Audi are still charging premium prices but not giving us quality products. Gave up with Audi in 2022 after more years than I care to remember 100 Avant, A1, S1, many A3’s and a brace of S3’s. Skoda Superb beats Audi for quality now!

[@andrecardoso6941]

You guys are more worried about the interior plastics than the actually engine lol I care more about the driving tbh. Skoda doesn't drive like an Audi.

[@terryosborn]

@@andrecardoso6941 when I want to have an enjoyable drive I uncover my 2014 Fiesta ST3 Mountune (210bhp) which is a far better drive than either of the S3’s I have owned.

[@erdincyaz4359]

good job to introduce. what about cabin or road noise. previous version noise was high, but we all wonder about if there is any upgrade for isolation to minimize cabin noise.

[@keithronson2624]

As below. Previous generation was/is a far better looking and indeed designed hatchback. However! Simply buy a higher spec VW Golf and forget the Audi " snob" badge. Or even better save even more and grab a Ford Focus S Line and experience how a hatchback can handle and put a smile on your face and save a fortune!.

[@williamfence566]

Audi:- Options list to pay for you say . Would sir like a steering wheel?

[@michaelgoh5830]

Though red is not necessarily my choice of colour but it does “pop” on this A3. Overall, this latest iteration of A3 Sportback is probably the nicest looking.

[@KS39-j4h]

Is that the new “progressive red”? Would love to see a review of the more affordable standard Sport Model..

[@NobbyOnCars]

Correct

[@ImmortalMachine]

Really wish they'd offer the 3 door version again. Better looking in my opinion.

[@NobbyOnCars]

agree

[@terryd9850]

My OCD those number plates NOT CENTRED

[@PixelVibe42]

Epic review, where do you get the time to do all these cars?! Working hard! Previously had an S3 - except my neighbour told me I was mad and needed to get a Golf GTI. So I did. Changed that for a TTRS which was unbelievable and had insane build quality. But - seems like Audi build quality has gone done a lot, and the options list is getting longer! Could I justify an S3 over a GTI? Probably not.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Had a sprint blue S3 myself back in 2007 and 3 GTIs before that, one MKIV and two MKVs. S3 was 60k back then, God knows how much now!

[@PixelVibe42]

@@NobbyOnCars Well your review of the GTI CS sealed the deal for me - got one after watching. Zero regrets - genuinely a fun car to drive everyday ... ! And a worthy replacement for the TTRS in the end.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@PixelVibe42 in another one in Sept, actually meant to be at a GTI event in Germany this weekend but I’d too much work on 😫

[@eannamc]

I bought a 35TFSI for 43K 3 years ago - inflation is MAD

[@NobbyOnCars]

Sure is

[@gregderuiter583]

No mention of the glitchy MMI system? Wipes your settings at least once or twice a day!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Nothing wrong with it in the car I tested. Get your dealer to do a software update.

[@noelosullivan9999]

Same problem in my 2021 A3, have to reboot about once a week !

[@Johnny_Utah242]

I have a 2024 previous model, and the front in this new one is odd. Maybe the logo position...

[@nicksmpsn6546]

You have viewers in Scotland, so please give mpg as other reviewers do. Thanks in advance.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Sometimes I do, sometimes I forget!

[@Carahal12]

Audi - the kings of ‘all bottle no shampoo’.

[@dominicr4740]

If you’re in the UK, right now you can get £4250 of deposit contribution from Audi. This beats the Golf and many VAG other cars for value at the moment. The exposed paint of window frames isn’t an issue for most people. Why are you resting your knee against the centre console. That is weird! Maybe check your driving position. It’s actually bang on 8 seconds. Most people don’t actually need sub 8 seconds going by their driving skills.

[@NobbyOnCars]

It’s called context, these things used to be wrapped. And your knee rests against it when you’re driving an automatic. Now one of us drives a few hundred cars a year and one of us doesn’t, let me see who gets to notice / compare things in cars within seconds of sitting into them. You?

[@chrisbaker4849]

I bought the 1 series after watching your review in 2020. Waiting for the update 120, so looking forward to your review of that. Annoyed they have removed the I drive and the exhaust pipe though! Jeez!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Hopefully getting a look at it in October

[@dominicr4740]

You might also want to check the boot size on the 1 series. It’s actually only 310 litres of usable. The underfloor is included but not regularly usable. The 120 was the 118, same engine but mild hybrid with the extra battery under the boot floor. I liked mine a lot.

[@gib321]

Lovely car. Pity about the price. It looks like a Focus side on.

[@dominicr4740]

If you’re in the UK check out the deposit contribution right now. 😊

[@patrickmcardle6285]

The plastic grill looks really cheap

[@slapshot0074]

No sat nav? Vote with your wallets folks,just stop buying. What an absolute joke.

[@Fox04k]

Super picky, but the off centre reg plate would annoy me as an owner

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@Fox04k noticed that myself 🤣

[@Wiltssteve]

Great video , but I prefer the Civic Advance.

[@JackKing12.]

Can I just buy the new seats and the gear lever console to replace the ones in my 2020 A3 😂....£45k is alot of money...

[@jameswilkinson150]

Many of those plastics look VERY cheap and nasty. It seems Audi quality is not what it used to be. For the price I’d expect better and certainly wouldn’t pay that sort of cash for that level of "quality"! AND, no sat nav!!!!!!! Audi, you are having a laugh!!!! 😂🤣 They MUST be joking, right?!…

[@jonathanbender4691]

Too much money and looks a bit odd from the front.

[@MartinLloyd-w1u]

Overpriced and hyped I’m afraid

[@wayneheyes4934]

Audi shouldn’t be classed as premium anymore

[@NobbyOnCars]

Why is that

[@stevengrkovic9771]

❤

[@mujiburrahman1160]

With golf you get better value for money…what a rip off

[@richardhowlett7398]

Only snobs buy Audi these days. Sensible people buy Skoda.

[@jorgenazare4410]

😂