NEW Audi S3 Review: Better Than a Mercedes A35? | 4K

[@AutoTraderTV]

Would you pick the S3 over the Mercedes A35? ⬇️

[@Abcccdwe]

FIRSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[@QKvox]

I’d take the S3 because the looks, the power, BLACK PACK!!!!!!!, and its a bloody Audi

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

A35 for me please

[@JohnGuidetti751]

A35

[@loku1659]

S3

[@deem3326]

I find myself switching between Carwow and Autotrader... I love both channels 😎

[@alball4628]

that's easy... some of us also follow Doug DeMuro, savagegeese, Throttle House, Motor1, TheStraightPipes, The Fast Lane Truck, Manny Khoshbin & a few more;))

[@mnelisi]

Carwow for drag races, Autotrader fod reviews

[@jackvanepps7301]

@@mnelisi I like rory but mat's reviews are a lot more in-depth

[@alball4628]

@@mnelisi what is the point in that drag race, if it's 3 different drivers with different skills? if you like it as a show perhaps...

[@mnelisi]

@@alball4628 as a showpiece. It's entertaining

[@Daan87423]

Rory: "Im hot" *Proceeds to set the temperature to 27C*

[@AutoTraderTV]

Man's not hot.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

That’s hot 🥵 for some. 😆

[@lesliejackson5225]

That made no sense to me either. You would think he'd want the temperature LOWERED not increased???

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Leslie Jackson Maybe it was his sense of humour?

[@imrantahir1678]

Maybe Audi has a new feature for its car called 'heat stroke mode'

[@AntJoseph_]

Being a huge Audi fan it’s pretty sad to see they actually stepped down on the new A3 when it comes to quality. Actually we’ve noticed that in all VW group products.

[@conorf8091]

2004-2009 was peak build quality , they are complacent again

[@AntJoseph_]

Conor F I’d say until last year they (Audi) were on the top, alongside Lexus

[@chefanoe]

I think dieselgate contributed to this, they're trying to cut costs and it shows.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

What is pulling this conclusion?

[@buggerlugz6753]

Very true.

[@mabaso_jnr]

Mat got it to hit 0-60 in 4.37sec🔥🔥

[@MrAllnvme]

I don’t trust matts times, he always seem to get an unusually fast time. In the 235i gran coupe he got 4.4 seconds and in the m135i he got 4.8 seconds and both have same engines.

[@mabaso_jnr]

Either he’s hammering some cars wayy harder in some videos than others or his specialist timing gear is inaccurate.....but it is kinda sus.

[@gary_barlow]

rewatch. Rory didn't even time it lmao

[@mabaso_jnr]

B C ohh I see it now....he was reading it off the performance stats....so Mat might be accurate 😂

[@gary_barlow]

@@mabaso_jnr yes, he pretends to do a launch and time it. He didnt actually have any 'timing gear'.

[@Bat02051]

Very nice and aggressive with this big holes at front

[@chvcky1]

Rory is the best reviewer ...really like his reviews :)

[@jettavrsix]

Agreed!

[@howlbeast]

I like this review he didn’t utter umm once & very engaging

[@tj9382]

Yeah he’s up there.

[@burekmemish7813]

Ah yes, the pinnacle of technology in the 80’s, the iPod

[@f4dls]

Yes babatunde

[@abdoul1638]

@@f4dls nope it's baldski

[@f4dls]

Abdaiman 83 Nope it’s JJ

[@abdoul1638]

@@wrecked8746 yes

[@buntugaehler6193]

Ayo baldski

[@superfilipppp]

Rory: I’m hot Audi: What temperature should I set for you? Rory: 27 degrees Audi: I’ll increase the temperature to 27. 🤷🏻‍♂️😀

[@bycarlsjunior]

Exactly))

[@millipekmez577]

Man's not hot!

[@JohnnyErnestoCampino]

Hahahahha

[@AWhileHanlin]

He is very hot😍

[@sergheivelescu]

i came looking for this comment ahaha i was the same like wtf

[@jasperkohn6628]

When you were there did you see mat Watson from carwow cause he reviewed the exact same car in the same location

[@methulimkhize]

Anyone here who prefers the older S3 (2017/2018)

[@daxair644]

Keeping my 8V 2018 S3. Faster and better looking in my opinion.

[@methulimkhize]

@@daxair644 yea I agree your model looks way better, and I'm sure less fake vents

[@leotac5737]

Max 100% correct

[@manoszervas9613]

Max it’s not faster , just wait to see the results of carwow’s drag races between hot hatches

[@julesmusic6353]

2010 just got myself one its a beast

[@revmedia8108]

No one: KZbin: Let’s only recommend videos about the new S3 today! Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

It's more aggressive looking than the A35, for sure! The air intakes are open on one side only to prevent rock chips from traveling from one end to the other and thereby damaging the inter-coolers. Love your reviews man!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Ross agree Aero package does it

[@Michael-yz4mc]

I think with the correct spec it is definitely better looking

[@daxair644]

I’ll keep my 2018 S3. Paid 29k brand new... 10k cheaper... and faster 😂 Plus I’m good without the touch screen. One less thing to clean.

[@kevd430]

I'm the same. I prefer the fact that you can fold away the screen on the 8V. I think it looks cleaner.

[@matcam3566]

i guess the word Golf R was banned from this review.

[@Jim-jw8gb]

With the new front end it should be banned full stop 😂

[@syed5126]

@@Jim-jw8gb agreed

[@uvezkarni9672]

I watch your vids for the cinematography 🔥

[@sanderfrigolagroen5871]

That's kind of sad.

[@kwenamedia]

@@sanderfrigolagroen5871 not really. Grow up

[@howlbeast]

11:43 beautiful 🤩

[@BillMoodyTutorLeeds]

Three huge credits: post production got the autumnal hues & the yellow car perfectly Rory Reid is a natural presenter with none of that ‘In The World’ hyperbole More consistent measures than other channels which swerve between 1968 and 2020 like J Rees Mogg driving a sound system banger

[@ragemydream]

I gotta say before Rory I never watched AutoTrader videos unless I really had to, although a big fan of their website. With the upgraded cinematography and editing, you got yourself an avid subscriber.

[@dmeikle3475]

iPod from the 80’s. 🤔

[@aryanraj123in]

True. I was taken aback at once too with that one statement. That one line stands out in the entire review! 😀

[@Jknight536]

Got to be old enough to catch that mistake :P

[@flacjacket]

The engine cover is a pedestrian strike thing, the sheet metal on the hood is thin enough to collapse under a pedestrian impact, the plush engine cover adds a cushion to prevent a hard stop when the hood hits the valve cover. It also dampens the sound of the injectors clicking.

[@RICHARD10195]

My OCD couldn’t let me enjoy the rest of the video after the vent debacle going on up front

[@jackvanepps7301]

Yeah my God that's disgusting. It would have cost less, LESS to put the real vents because it's less plastic!!! Audi needs to step up their game. SMH

[@axelode45]

@@jackvanepps7301 Blocking the vents reduces drag and increases fuel ecenomy but I agree with you, it's a real shame.

[@MrModikoe]

I rather have them both covered than that silly arrangement..

[@soundseeker63]

Why? I recon at least half the cars on sale today have fake vents somewhere, and the more sporty cars out there are the worst for this! Even fake exhaust tips are quite widespread now, as is fake engine noise. It's all gotten a bit stupid IMO :-/

[@9bar7and9bar8]

@@jackvanepps7301 Yes, but the reason there is only one vent is because the air is "tunnelled" across the engine to cool it thus reducing drag. Clever.

[@shonen84]

This is the same car that Matt and the Carwow guys drove, wasn’t it? XD

[@1Mrhustler]

Yes and Mat done 0 to 60 in 4.37 seconds in this very car.

[@sharoko1784]

Yeah

[@Rico1973]

Yep, just goes to show how variable a 0-62 time can be - how much fuel in the car, how hot was the engine, type of road etc etc. 4.37sec was very impressive on the CarWow test!

[@jonlpage]

Aye, press cars often get driven by the same groups of people - look at all the UK reviews of the Polestar 2 and check the number plate :P

[@axdam002]

Why do they review the car at the same time

[@x2w509]

If it didn’t say S3 on the back I’m pretty sure no one would even know it was one 🤔

[@robinhosleftfoot]

Some like the q car look

[@julesmusic6353]

Shit mate

[@cmpillred277]

I think the four exhausts might just give it away.

[@victorvandyke9898]

I have an Ara Blue 2018 S3 with an APR Stage II with a downpipe, about 400 hp and 400 ft lbs torque, a fast car. Like it a lot, now driving my best car ever, a 2021 Tesla Model Y.

[@LaurenC1.4]

Like your reviews of hot hatches or faster small SUVs. Just because its a practical size doesn't mean the vehicle should be boring.

[@deffoboy6934]

carlow got 0-60 in 4.3 seconds

[@michaemia]

you mean carwow?

[@samzhang2081]

Yeah in the same car

[@RealVert]

And also different boot space

[@TheAJ10]

Carwow is more accurate and better.

[@waleed172]

CARWOWOWOWOWOW

[@mrmr1734]

That shade of yellow is a looker indeed. Well done Rory per usual

[@Ethereal1]

Carwow did the 0-100 it did it in 4.37 seconds

[@northernsteelheader3678]

This guy wasn’t using the launch control. Carwow did

[@99jasonhooper]

Rory appeared to as he said he mashed the brake and accelerator. However Carwow use more sophisticated timing system rather than an app and phone.

[@streetking8171]

It was 0-96 kmh (0-60 mph)...

[@guitarman091989]

For everyone commenting on the 4.8sec Vs 4.4sec from carwow test, note different speeds and devices were used: - Carwow did 0-60 @4.4 with Racebox - This test was 0-62 @ 4.8 with unknown (possibly draggy?) - Automann TV 0-62 @ 4.8 with vbox There's some videos around which compare the various devices (vbox, draggy etc) and the Racebox seems to consistently measure the lowest of them all. So carwow had the advantage of 2mph less target speed and a lower reading device. Some reviewers also may enable 1ft rollout which makes it hard to make proper comparisons. Considering most reviews use the vbox, I'd say the Automann result of 4.8sec is the better number to use when comparing to other cars.

[@fifieuskadi]

Aaaaand another great video thanks to you Rorsy! You're by far the best car journalist ever! You make Matt Watson and the others look like jokes! Keep up with the good work buddy!

[@kindface]

Matt Watson is a joke even if Rory had no part to play, LOL

[@Amit_l92]

Great review Rory. Top car! Looking forward to the new RS3.

[@nhletelojoshua4084]

You the best car review out there. My personal best, you explain things effortlessly

[@matthewj16]

I have the 2019 s3. It’s a bad ass car. I love it.

[@matthewj16]

@@abelalba3111 Audi’s are great but I don’t buy, I lease. They are a fortune to fix when things start to go bad down the line. Never had one issue leasing. Only routine maintenance.

[@djuraster]

so, slower, less practical and cheaper interior....ticks boxes for sure

[@leeeinfield]

It’s not slower, this can easily do under 4.5 secs. Carwow did it in 4.44 I believe with and actual timing piece

[@AlbertArrabal]

@@leeeinfield 4.37 the second time, which is faster than the Merc

[@woodywood3388]

Loved my 2016 S3. Brilliant car. Broke my heart when we traded it in for an e-Tron.

[@nealp885]

why?

[@woodywood3388]

@@nealp885 Why did it break my heart or why did I trade it in?

[@nealp885]

@@woodywood3388 Why did it break your heart?

[@woodywood3388]

@@nealp885 terrific car. Much more fun to drive than the e-tron. Just not enough room for the luggage my wife and daughter like to take on holiday.

[@irungunduta809]

I always wait for your videos I have watched all. You made not like watching other car review videos because I always find myself comparing them to how you do the videos... hahaha

[@Nitrogaming128]

How ironic that i'm picking mine up today at 17:00 xD I bought the launch edition model from Germany cant wait!

[@YcdaYg]

No flat bottom steering wheel ?

[@cralwral]

Optional

[@karim1362]

Free option*

[@YcdaYg]

Carlwahlstrom thank God

[@HingerlAlois]

Karim Not free according to the configurator on the Audi website, but of course 110€ aren’t really much if you spend more than 50.000€ on a car.

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

Aren't they only on the RS models?

[@TshoksOlam]

It looks gorgeous, but I’m glad you asked if it’s better than the A35, not 45s+😋😛

[@cowboygb]

Great work Rory! Does the new S3 sedan/saloon have the exact same boot space (325 litres) or more?

[@agustinliden6189]

The new Audi S3 hachback Looking absolutely beautiful 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤

[@nevarran]

I really like it. I still prefer my A35, but that could be because I have to defend my choice :)

[@jermainen7846]

@autotrader The hooks in the boot are for putting your shopping bags on so they don't move around during 'spirited' driving 🧏🏾‍♂️

[@AutoTraderTV]

And tiny coats?

[@jermainen7846]

@@AutoTraderTV Alright... And tiny coats. Geeze. Lol.

[@davidperry3531]

Called ‘curry hooks’

[@djwarren5081]

Just watched this after ordering an S3 earlier today.

[@bodivanbodivan3668]

Watching this review was like playing GRID. Very elegant and satisfying..

[@Shaddowkhan]

The cinematography is chef's kiss.

[@Don-pk2uy]

Can't believe the iPod came out in the 80's, where did the time go?

[@ivangalea8628]

It looks like a great car and you praise the handwriting recognition. But in UK right hand drive cars you’ll be writing with your left hand which isn’t easy for most of us!

[@jedidiahwayne9786]

Left handed People, UNITE!

[@dylansterio3227]

You’ll get used to it. Stop complaining.

[@jimmy2die]

And the glove box would definitely be smaller cause of the fuse box

[@Gemini_0815]

People are probably not buying the S3 to do drag races OR to look cool. They buy it because they make a grown up choice for a very well engineered and mature product which looks great and is quicker than the majority out there. Not everyone is 8 years old!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I like this car a lot. I enjoyed the old S3 and expect to enjoy 😊 this model as well. Now to see when they’ll release the RS3. That’s what we are waiting for and that level of performance. Wait are we getting this Avant version in the USA?

[@ΗρακληςΜπακαλοπουλος]

Its not slower...you should do a proper 0-62 with a timer...dont just Google the numbers

[@nickname1812]

Nice review. Would be my choice over the M135i and A35 largely due to looks. But it does enough of the 'other stuff' too.

[@akent46]

How does it handle? Turn in? Balance? Brake pedal feel? Steering feedback? Involvement??

[@LifewithLeonard]

The gym sessions are paying off Sir. Awesome review - Stay blessed!

[@HappyEmileHeskey]

Enjoy Rory’s reviews- good presenter

[@TshoksOlam]

The registration of this car is the same as the one CarWow did today.... LOL

[@agx502]

Stitching not piping. Also we did not have iPods in the '80s, we had Walkmans.

[@andyandre7814]

It's my birthday today ( 15th September) and am enjoying the video

[@PeteJab]

The front headlights makes the car look like it has war paint on its face when the lights are on. Pretty cool.

[@Vazin]

Looks bloody gorgeous in that yellow color with black contrasts!

[@GamingCornerYT]

Looks like it’s designed from a Q2.. I’ll stick to my 8v S3, the gloss black interior looks like it would scratch by the time you drive it out the showroom! and no flat bottom steering wheel (optional extra?) And they changed the seat and steering wheel and decals to say ‘S’ and not ‘S3’ (same with the Fl S3).. even the Brake callipers say S and not S3!! not sure if I like this new shape looks a little generic and box looking! Also can’t use gearshift as sequential box up and down! disappointing

[@ronaldofabio261]

The S3 for its incredibly aggressive aesthetics.

[@tropvl]

Thanks to your thorogh and clear review of the new S3 I ordered on last december and it got delivered 2 weeks ago. What a joy to drive this car’ just as you said. Thanks for the great reviews.

[@Emon_Lusk_]

definitely the best automotive reviewer ever.

[@kingdon2005]

I have OCD and i wanna break those vents!

[@LivingLifeSlower]

No you dont. You have a desire to feel wanted on the internet.

[@LucasTOrz]

Does that means rs3 is coming?

[@lewistate8586]

Should really be s3 vs a35 leaving the rs3 for the a45 upon its release later this year

[@xIcarus227]

Who said any different?

[@lewistate8586]

Said a45 earlier

[@lewistate8586]

J Johnson the new rs3 isn’t out

[@lewistate8586]

J Johnson the a45 is out in Germany we can only get the a45s which will be comparable to the new rs3 when it’s released :)

[@alexstathopoulos165]

Excellent review, well done Rory

[@Golfr2020]

I will be picking mine up soon as it becomes available in Australia.... shortly. Great looking luxurious Car

[@D_HongKongVideos]

Those fake left vents is making the left side of my body stiffen up. Can’t unsee it and unfeel it 😂😂

[@DSM2009]

Nice car Rory and drives very nicely. A bit pricey and the drawbacks in the interior would be a deal breaker when you’re spending £38k 😮

[@ae7459]

Great review with a fresh sense of auto journalism. Only suggestion: several 0-60 mph runs. Mat Watson took 4.4 sec.

[@KK001]

0-60 time is actually more like 4.3/4.4s

[@nidalonso8692]

How is this better looking than the A class? Still great review Rori ❤️

[@MrModikoe]

well it's personal opinion..I say it does as well

[@Jim-jw8gb]

Was looking at the M135i because coast2coast were offering a 14% discount. That just fell to 11% so that means the M135i price is within £300 of the S3 with discount making the S3 more desirable to me!

[@kgmams9852]

Promises to looks more aggressive in real live... Can't wait to see one...

[@karabochamp8204]

I already like the intro and car

[@howlbeast]

3:41 Rory showing off with his smooth skills

[@abbielindley123]

Big up the Crosshatch tee!

[@euruproktos1278]

My Zoe has gas struts for the bonnet. Does that make it premium quality? 🤪

[@mehVhem]

Rory + Cinematography is 👌

[@owenmcdonald5922]

You would like a manual box. That was mot the impression you gave a few months ago in your video about the demise of manual boxes

[@andytiller4528]

It will be interesting to see how it compares to the new golf R,when it finally appears

[@JayMatabane]

Will you by any chance review the updated/refreshed 2021 Audi A4/A5? Thank you in advance

[@rajchoudhury5130]

Yes Rory looking good looking hench! This channel has surpassed the others all day. getting fed up of whack drag races. 3 2 1............

[@simonsteadman3276]

Excellent review👍

[@ktmidol]

For this guy everything is premium.

[@ZipShib1987]

I've got a S3 8V from 2015 (saloon / Limousine) 'My' models does look so much better than this. I really can't believe the designers of Audi think the 2020 model looks better than the previous. But not only the S3, also the newest model of the A6 isn't better by looks compaired to the C7 model.

[@michaelwu8200]

the drag stretch seems to be an uphill road

[@sennaayrton318]

OCD ones were good bro. It just does not make sense with one opening to radiator and another dont . Make me feel that air flow compromised... ocd? Hehehe. Nice review bro. From Malaysia 🇲🇾 cheers

[@Raf_23_]

Audi is going down big time !! Far behind a35 and M135

[@manoszervas9613]

No, I would say equal or even better in many factors (interior design, ambient lighting, sexy exterior ) I think it will be faster than the other 2. Time will tell

[@USMAN123RAF]

manos zervas will deffo not be faster than the M135i its got similar bhp and 50 Nm more torque the this awfull s3

[@CayenaSound]

First time here. Impressive work you do here, guys. Just so well done, so clear and so satisfying to watch so I'm staying here!

[@dicedavis84]

I'd get the newest s3 saloon I could find. This shape is just not doing it for me. Previous s3 looked way better even if the tech is lesser on the old models

[@tominator369]

I really wonder why they make the s series look better than the RS series

[@starvidzz]

I will take the a35 thank you very much sir

[@ronaldbear1]

I’m getting a m135i.....have I made the right decision

[@xIcarus227]

Why not man? Just enjoy your new ride.

[@USMAN123RAF]

Absoueltly Mate will destroy this atrocious s3 and the awfull A35. I own the new M135i and ive absouletly blown a A35 and this is even slower.

[@ronaldbear1]

Rafad Mohammed honestly I love the looks of the m135i it just gets slated everywhere

[@xIcarus227]

@@ronaldbear1 If you love the looks that's all that matters. Who cares what others thing about it? Besides it looks much better in person than in photos really.

[@USMAN123RAF]

ronaldbear1 have you got any social media i will show you my M135i it looks absouletly stunning and piss on a a35 and s3

[@adityavikram1349]

the same audi s3 did 0-100 in 4.3 seconds when done by mat watson of car wow the perfomance has improved over the previous ones Rory im sorry but the 0-100 of yours might have been varied due to your phone or the conditions which you did it in

[@MrModikoe]

🤣go back to some of the videos when he launches Audi, he always gets bad times.

[@embakubmotoring]

Supposed to do 39.2mpg, on the dash it's showing the opposite, 32.9mpg😂

[@dutchdna]

Replace the dash under warranty. ;)

[@embakubmotoring]

@@dutchdna 😂

[@LivingLifeSlower]

You are thick. Delete your internet.

[@masoomshafi7406]

Who came here from Carwow?

[@dbdz9736]

I did and I realized that Mat and Rory drove the same car and I wonder if they are also flying together....lol

[@melchiorphoenix1357]

I think that's the same dirt road too

[@clubsobri]

Beautiful car. Rory, there were no i-pods in the 80's man. They didn't exist until the late 90's and early 2000's. But we understand, the control is not the best.