NEW! Audi S3 Facelift (333hp)| 0-262 km/h acceleration🏁 & Akrapovic SOUND🔥

Tonight the curtain falls for the full drive review of the 2024 / 2025 Audi S3 Facelift! This car features a lot of new parts which positioned it a lot closer to the RS3 (at least of what we know;)). 333 hp, torque splitter, Akrapovic exhaust and lots of other things we are going to show in the video. Looking forward to your comments! #audi #audis3 #autobahn
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[@RouvenZockt]

Besides the akrapovic the car looks like a s line a3 to me

[@mrmorrisniceguy987]

that is exactly what the S3 is supposed to look like, customers who want even more sportyness go for the RS3, Audi doesn't want the S3 to look as good because then it would cannibalize its bigger brother.

[@milinddixit6583]

They didn't do a good job in my view with the current A3 looks. Better engines and tech but outside has more plastics and fake vents. The previous A3 8V looked a lot better, and the S3 as well.

[@Bat02051]

@@mrmorrisniceguy987 Now S3 and A3 S line at the front they are identical, with same grill and without badge. Prefacelift 8y S3 had badge and different front grill then A3 sline

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

@@milinddixit6583 Wrong. You could walk past an 8V RS3 and not even notice it. The stupid pop up screen inside and dated interior did it no favours, as well as the flawed driving position. It handled like a bar of soap and the brakes weren't that great when you leant on them I owned one for two year. I now have the 8Y RS3 and wow, just wow. Looks wise, in another league, it gets so many heads turning, never had that with the last car. It's way better to drive and at last, you can get comfortable in it. Tech wise it's a big step up and no more stupid pop up screen. I've ceramics on mine and the full carbon exterior pack, it's awesome. Anyone who thinks the previous generation was better is either dumb or trying to kid themselves, usually because they can't afford the new car. Probably haven't driven one as well.

[@RouvenZockt]

@@mrmorrisniceguy987 I understand what you mean and you're right. However, the predecessors were already much more different from each other. It's just my opinion that I think the S3 should stand out a bit more visually from a base model. That's how it was in the past.

[@runnerbaba]

Sounds ok for stock exhaust! Sounds not ok for an expensive optional exhaust.

[@gullible119]

Eu regulations, have u heard before?

[@muzim8931]

​@@gullible119bingo

[@klstrucker930419]

That's why i'd rather leaderem the stock catback, but get opf delete pipe.

[@valerystoichkov7429]

​@@klstrucker930419thats the way to go

[@R8andGT3Fan]

The rear bumper is hideous to me. It looked better before the restyling in general, but it's great that it features mechanical upgrades! 😃

[@BMW_G81_M3]

Popcorn factory tune

[@spookyreaper1702]

Sorry I’m late. Love the vid Mr Automann💙💙

[@WayApp]

Sophisticated driving dynamics

[@deniroscars]

it is amazing to see how Audi year after year increasing all the tech & power

[@motektomek]

Lol each years more ugly and lame

[@motlatsikhomari7254]

Where is the S3 badge in front coz without it, it looks like normal A3

[@TheMaurob1979]

Positive when the others tries to overtake you thinking its a diesel 150 hp😂

[@Bat02051]

They put flag of S and RS at rear of A3 S line! WTF? Now S3 and A3 S line at the front are identical, with same grill and without badge. Prefacelift S3 8Y has different front grill then A3 Sline and front badge

[@ElSumero]

Chromo package is reserved only for S3.

[@unsmoothOperator]

What the hell is going on with car designers?

[@dominikarpas7558]

Wtf more you wanna ? This is by far best looking hatchmack on market

[@themightywhatever4884]

Looks amazing, right?

[@RouvenZockt]

Looks like a s line model to me

[@unsmoothOperator]

​@@dominikarpas7558 That might be your opinion. I'm just tired of seeing this chinese inspired overstyling on new cars, BMW is the perfect example. That rear diffuser (or however that thing is called) just looks so unnecessarily big, it's almost the size of the bumper itself. 8V S3 looked just right IMO.

[@CLSTRN911]

⁠@@dominikarpas7558 it’s just fake vents everywhere like all audi’s. I don’t call that a good design

[@profahrer5160]

Cool Video 🤙

[@milinddixit6583]

I reckon (and I have no fact to base this on) that Audi have to nerf the S3 a bit because of the RS3 - especially 0 to 60 which is what most people look at. Where the Golf R doesn't have that constraint.

[@Automann-TV]

Yeah, agree this probably is the case. The S3 still runs very well 100-200 km/h😁💪

[@spookyreaper1702]

Ice engines are ending. They could buff the rs3 to 450hp and the s3 to 350

[@TasimanaOG]

@@spookyreaper1702 this s3 could easily handle 375-385hp imo and the rs3 should have 460-510hp.

[@that-guy213]

​@@TasimanaOG nah they don't have enough engine bay room to play with they hardly fit a 5cyl in the front

[@gordoredpb9]

It’s not much quicker to 100 than my 2015 S3 sedan, however the mid-range (100-200) is significantly quicker and most likely due to the improved Haldex system. It would pull away from my S3 with ease there.

[@josmith3565]

I'll hang on to my Cupra Leon 300, Great Car.

[@michael3026]

wie immer geiles Video😁 sehr gute Zeit 100-200 für stock. Ich denke er hat locker real 350Ps und 450Nm. Könnte ich anhand der Gps Intervalle und des Fahrzeug und Fahrergewichts berechnen.

[@peterbennpan7288]

Sounds X100 times better than my F40 M135i

[@CorleoneFam07]

Audi back at it again with the over-styling 😮‍💨 The 8V was the best looking imo, I'd even argue that the 8V pre-facelift looks better than this face-lift.

[@garywilson5339]

The rear diffuser just looks so nasty and cheap, a very poor facelift indeed, and a complete mistake of losing premium B&O sound system in favour of Sonos, the Alcantara door trim with added slashes and back light has just sent this car into cheap and tacky, although with a hefty price tag

[@Kolega.kolegi.]

My S3 8V 2015 limo USA (292 bhp) + sport downpipe on dyno - 303bhp/450nm was doing 4,72 s to 100. Version 8Y has super engine and full of potentcial for tuning, but the new are soft blocked :)

[@ElSumero]

don't worry, people will find a way to upgrade hp with modified software

[@Kolega.kolegi.]

I m not worry/ sad, because i dont have it 😂 i have older version and i now modding it 😎 RS version Will be sad 😂

[@MikMentz]

very heavy

[@misterx6529]

4 cylinder chrome lightning 😆 and you can only hear the exhaust system outside when idling

[@Andrea-zm3bn]

I had the same exhaust on my Cupra Ateca Lmited Edition year 2020 with Opf and i guess that it sounded better.. more noise, more pops and bangs.

[@UnderwaterFishFilms]

really quick! no need to buy and rs these days, the s or even the non s/rs are pretty quick

[@damienhostey7804]

No quicker to 60 than the previous model a stupid torque splitter that you can't use on a public road where is the progression ?

[@anzof5361]

Daha tanıtılalı kaç gün oldu ki

[@that-guy213]

Ngl gotta give props to audi for the exhaust being more open to fruity exhausts with the crapovtich quad pipes on the back

[@kwakka636]

You should do a car review with max from Autotopnl

[@mrrolex1364]

Do you think rs models will also loose their front badge?

[@Automann-TV]

Honestly I don’t know😅

[@14BOB2001]

Bro…and now please visit automann video from s3 8v, for me very similar sound … maybe little better here but paying almost 4K is crazy

[@Automann-TV]

Well our S3 8V sedan was a 2016 MY, so that’s 8 years ago with totally different regulations. But I agree, that sounded sweet😍🥹

[@Veezkox]

Is Akrapovic an option from Audi? Can’t find it in config..

[@Automann-TV]

I guess this new facelifted S3 isn’t in the configurator yet!? If it comes up this should be an factory option from Audi.

[@klstrucker930419]

@@Automann-TV It is indeed.

[@ph1L1pp]

@@Automann-TV It is configurably in germany. "Performance-Abgasanlage, Endschalldämpfer Titan ", Code "0P9", 4.180,00 EUR

[@NestyAngel]

Honestly I'd like go know as well

[@meikelkneit4345]

Schönes Auto mit super Fahrleistungen und Golf R Specs (hier im Video quasi die edlere Variante vom VW Jetta R, wenn es den denn überhaupt so gäbe), aber der Klavierlack in der Mittelkonsole vom S3 ist einfach too much. Hoffentlich kann man das auch anders bestellen.

[@roccocarolo4758]

Its an Golf audi R?

[@BastarD]

It looks very dull, probably because RS3 will be top of the line. I'd choose golf R over this, because it looks more sporty. Or maybe cupra leon st, if you go for a fast affordable wagon.

[@NguyenNhanQKhanh]

0:30 How activate Drift Mode on Audi S3 Facelift?

[@robertderboss9471]

Hey guten Morgen, du scheinst viel wissen über VW zu haben , weißt du zufällig ob der Golf r Facelift mehr PS bekommen wird als der s3 , liebe Grüße und hab nen schönen Tag

[@Automann-TV]

Moin😁. Noch nichts offizielles aber ich gehe davon aus, dass der Golf R Facelift ebenfalls bei den 333 PS landet.

[@robertderboss9471]

@@Automann-TV hmm schade , er hat ja normalerweise immer so ein wenig mehr PS als der s3 gehabt , vll kommt ja noch ne Performance Variante oder ein Sondermodell. Danke dir Lg

[@trader2473]

The standard Golf R will have 333hp but the peeformance version definitely will have more i suggest 350. Lets see. Because Golf R actualy existed in two wariants in latest time after 333 version. One was standard with 320hp and peeformance with 333hp just like 20th edition and 333edition. Now they say standard Golf R facelift will get 333hp and nobody say anything about performance version. 100% it will have more power because they want to separate it from standard one and offcourse from S3. Bear in mind its 50th anvrs. So something like 350 is i thing for performance Golf R. ​@@Automann-TV

[@steffenbeer6216]

​@@robertderboss9471Eigentlich war die Leistung außer beim Golf 8 Vor-facelift immer gleich.

[@markmulder996]

Add a simple stage 1 tune and both your Golf R or S3 will go towards 400hp real quick. Stage 2 with some bits and bobs and you're pushing 450.

[@Rohninz]

What is the gearbox. They claim that now it should be faster and also reaction on throttle should be improved.

[@Automann-TV]

Yep, you have faster shifting and response when you are on the go. In launch control mode you never feel that but in dynamic plus mode it’s definitely there👌

[@klstrucker930419]

OK, so performance-wise it's closer to the RS3, but I guess it's also true for the price? Is it possible to install a tow bar? It was possible in the pre-facelift S3, but now it's got RS3-style rear diffuser. Edit: ok, checked the tech data, no tow bar available for facelifted S3.

[@Bat02051]

Wtf what is the point of this comment??

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

@@Bat02051 More like what's the point of YOURS? Many people ask about fitment of tow bar to RS3. I have an 8Y RS3 and did look into it, handy I could use it for towing the fishing boat, instead of using the truck. Get it? Now off you go.

[@klstrucker930419]

@@mauricetoussaint7283 I'd never come up with an idea of towing sth with an rs3, but even for a bike rack. Of course one can get a roof rack, but since I already have a tow hitch mounted rack + it's more comfortable.

[@setee9983]

Your website its not working really well and i cannot reach up to buy the beautiful gloves you wear everyday!

[@ERTZZTRE]

Perfect: An elegant version of the Golf R without the pubertal looks!

[@klausdieter37]

Jetzt klingt er wirklich genau gleich wie der Golf r🫡

[@Mw3player79]

Automan tv old s3 310hp 4.5sec New s3 333hp 4.7 sec Where is the 20 hp ?

[@comntz1]

When will the RS3 be presented?

[@Automann-TV]

Nothing official yet🤔

[@misterx6529]

probably in late summer / autumn

[@comntz1]

@@misterx6529 I do hope so

[@anzof5361]

Yinede bi 2.0 A45s değil arada 100ps güç farkı var

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey if you see launch control started like cupra formentor vz the 2.0 and cupra formentor vz is better launch control never spin now the Audi fix make close that cupra they say fix a lot s3 agility yea is better now and worth the money.

[@CertifiedGee27]

Do we have Akrapovic on the RS3 as an option from Audi?🔥❤

[@Automann-TV]

Would be nice:) But no infos yet😅🤷‍♂️

[@FlanK3rCZ]

seems 262 kph tacho was not still the max :), right?

[@Automann-TV]

I think 266 km/h is the max…..should be limited there. The Golf with the same engine runs 290 km/h on speedo, so there’s more in it, you’re right👍

[@FlanK3rCZ]

@@Automann-TV oh, nice :) So my next car could be Golf R mk8 (in next 4-5 years from bazaar. Now I have fun with Megane IV GT (light tweaked on 232 HP and 330 Nm), but it can go ride quicker than 240 kph on autobahn 😞

[@Nocluedo]

How come these cars are getting slower man? 😂

[@nashcars321]

I hate how RS and S range don't have that aggression look.

[@egorlike1324]

Can you completely turn off traction?

[@Automann-TV]

Yes👍

[@NJRacer623]

As a long-time Audi fan, I'm a little disappointed in some of the decisions the brand has been making lately. Totally getting rid of all coupes? Maybe they plan on making e-tron coupes in the future. I have to say this S3 looks nice though.

[@tudon5774]

i'm a petrolhead but man it's sad all this to be beaten by a familly long range model 3 on the 0 60

[@launylgelanie7732]

same sound as golf gti clubsport edition 45

[@andras.89]

Can we disable those pops and bangs? I wanna hear downrevs not these artificial farts all the time (goes with all these cars)

[@Automann-TV]

Yes, if you drive in comfort mode;)

[@matthi2529]

Vorfacelift sieht besser aus

[@J.Passerati]

Hab kürzlich den aktuellen RS3 gefahren....viel Power....billige Materialien im Innenraum und quasi keinen Sound mehr..... Der S3 hat leider den gleichen Innenraum.....

[@Automann-TV]

Deswegen gibt es ja nun das Facelift, mit besseren Materialen und hochwertigeren Dekoren wie bspw. dem Alcantara inlay

[@misterx6529]

@@Automann-TV dann lieber Echt-Carbon matt, a la RS3 ;). Das wäre hochwertig!

[@rebel1052k]

Cant wait to place my factory order on 15th may

[@markmulder996]

maybe try getting a 2023 model if there's any left. Got my S3 2023 with a whopping 18% discount, and i certainly prefer the 18% discount over the rear diff.

[@rebel1052k]

@@markmulder996 I did exactly that my man, got a 2023 glacier white black edition! Looks so much better

[@markmulder996]

@@rebel1052k Awesome, so we have the same car then :) Also white here with all the details blacked out. Absolutely loving it to bits so far.

[@rebel1052k]

@@markmulder996 That's amazing, so pleased you are happy with it! I am getting mine in the next few weeks, just waiting for it to be exported to me (channel islands)

[@stefanocozzarin264]

Devo dire che il retro della vettura è molto originale,non ricorda assolutamente la Giulia Alfa Romeo anche i tedeschi hanno poco di innovativo.

[@x7wolverines7x]

Bring the estate to the USA and I’ll go buy it right now

[@anosvoldigoad8184]

Sound ist mal wieder schlechter als beim Golf, wie machen die das immer bei Audi :D

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Not sure I like the sound of that. Looks wise, they could have done better. Over a second slower than 8Y RS3 to 100, so S3 buyers, you're still not going to keep up with me 😉

[@Kolega.kolegi.]

in this engine - gen 4 if you change intercooler -1k + downpipe 800 + turbo garret powermax - 2k - you get 500+ hp :)

[@davideauzi4195]

wtf bro of course that it wasnt going to be faster than a rs3....

[@Freeriderz666]

Sounds good for a 4-cyl. Finally no gay DSG fart-can sound 😂

[@iewretyuabba1778]

ABBA

[@willemtemmerman2455]

Deblock the ecu and Will see

[@TKSparten117]

Junge was eine Verschwendung einer Akrapovic Anlage 😂 Aber genau wie BMW werden die neuen Modelle einfach nur noch hässlich... Brutal

[@misterx6529]

Solange die Klappen gesetzlich bis ~ 3000 RPM geschlossen sein müssen, kann man sonst was darunter bauen, kein Unterschied!

[@Ramzes945]

It takes ages until it starts accelerating after pressing a gas pedal

[@meir2254]

The i30N sounds better without fancy exhaust 🤔

[@t3chn0m0]

The I30N is just annoyingly loud, which you people compare to "sportiness". VW cars will never scream and shout from factory. I think the S3 has a nice, mature sound. The I30N is a good car for young people. The S3 costs almost twice as much.

[@Automann-TV]

Do not forget that this is a MY2025 car and they will stop building the i30N this year, no successor. So again, those are different regulations they are coping with….and as @t3chn0m0 said, two different customer target groups😉

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

It's not an Audi, so who cares.

[@FordgtDG2017]

Einfach so schnell, sogar schneller als ein s550 Mustang gt Facelift… das ist Kacke 😂

[@techbatman7421]

Agree car designs are getting worse just look at the new lamborghini revuelto and it’s interior

[@lwandonolutshungu5481]

At least it has a V12 ❤

[@yakupkarakoc5896]

Popcorn has no soul. Disgrace

[@o3okezmania]

isn teurerer golf r, nix weiter...

[@Ersy90]

Sounds horrible , even more horrible if you think Akrapovic should make a difference.

[@tsaki_titan]

The only thing they should've fixed was the interior especially the screen. That shit looks outdated and small compared to its competitors. And why does it get quiet when accelerating then suddenly it opens its flaps?? Wtf is up with that???

[@j.j4363]

🙄🙄🙄

[@DerGeret22]

Golf 8 GTI Clubsport and R, akrapovic has better sound, especially the pop and bangs

[@TVCHLORD]

fake vents like a honda 🤮🤮

[@kujtimtopojani2020]

all saying it looks like an audi a3 look at the steering wtf is that my 2018 RS3 has the same steering wheel

[@motektomek]

Golf 8 r ist better. Looks was better and little but faster. This Audi s3 Like other older s3 Looks Like normal a3 with sline

[@Lilou34650]

What are these embarrassing gloves?

[@entwnn6799]

it's called driving gloves, kid.