New Audi S3 sedan 310 hp FULL REVIEW test driven Audi A3 family Facelift 2017/2016

00:42 Exterior Audi S3 sedan
05:15 New Audi A3 family colours with A3 Sportback / S3 Convertible
08:03 Audi S3 interior
14:22 Audi Virtual Cockpit new in compact segment
29:17 Driving Audi S3
45:34 Launch Control Audi S3 with acceleration 0-100 km/h 0-60 mph
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[@TekNeez]

I love Audi's. Their cars look sharp as fuck. Anyone who drives them looks slick as shit. Audi, slick, sharp and intelligent

[@ValWasTakenWasTaken]

I love this comment 😂

[@natebot321]

I love the way you pay attention to the little things that contribute a lot to the whole experience of the car, like how the buttons feel and sound. I don't think other reviewers keep this in mind. Keep the great reviews coming Thomas!

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[@halhansen778]

From the USA: I think you have the best reviews. When I buy a car I want to know how it handles on the real road and not the race track. You do that better than anyone. Also you give the options of interior and exterior choices and what the benefits or downside might be of each. Fantastic!

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[@1111italia1111]

I have a lil question thats i never think to try ! this facelift and the "old" one, how much "stages" doors they have ? just 2 when u open the doors? sorry im not super fluent hope u get me. i feel like u already tell us in a video but couldn't find it!

[@autogefuehl]

U mean that the doors click in a certain half holding position while opening them? That's common to VAG cars

[@llision0086]

The Key needs a facelift, too.

[@prayzal9343]

Definitely, even the A’s have a nice key!! 😢

[@shuo6667]

33:56 That was when the dual clutch got wrong prediction bring to you. sry for my english if u could understand. （that moment is the DSG prepared to get higher gear but actually when u put ur feet down suddenly the DSG got wrong prediction so DSG got to move to lower gear from the higher gear, then you get dat kind situation and thats why making dual clutch not reliable bcus its not like AT gearbox, duel clutch only prepare on one gear(Torque converter)

[@Darkhaven100]

You're my favorite car reviewer, you get details other channels miss. You're observant, and have a very level head without bias towards the car. awesome

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This channel seriously deserves more subscriber. Great detailed reviews

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! Hopefully we will reach 100k soon.

[@Motorradfahrer82]

The most detailed video of Facelifted S3. Really great!

[@autogefuehl]

that's what we do :)

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The best about Autogefuhl is the realism like you said. Not pretend that it is the best car if it isn't. Great job, keep it up:)

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Thank you so much! And realism as well as objectivity are our main aspects we always have to face.

[@drew9312]

Best car reviews out there- detailed, informative, calm and friendly with excellent English. Keep up the brilliant work, Thomas. From Newcastle, England.

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[@nikosex205]

Very good review of one of the most beautiful sedans ever! Good job for one more time Thomas

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And from all the Autogefuhl team of course

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[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Thanks for all of your amazing reviews Thomas. I just bought a loaded 2018 Audi S3 last Saturday and I love it. Thanks again.

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+Robert LeBlanc 👌👌

[@Dake2504]

Bought a limousine one back in 2017 because of you!! Thank you so much what a superb daily car even with 2 kids in back and sometime.. a screaming wife ;) danke!

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[@amiller2121]

1. Virtual cockpit is a necessity. It means more dough but I think it's a really nice innovation that adds to the experience. 2. Red rings and accents are garish and I normally like red interiors. 3. I know Thomas likes the seats but they really don't seem like they are that supportive (not much bolstering). 4. Another great review Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

thx for the good feedback andrew!

[@joricardinho]

You are one of the best. A job well done.

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You're the best reviewer on KZbin, keep 'em coming!

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[@oooooo3231]

I am noticing that your reviews are getting better from when I originally saw your video. I had commented on another video before on how your comments are only about aggressive drivers. you did reply back to me. I am happy to see that your reviews are better now with more neutral comments and more about the options of the car. you are the only reviewer I noticed that talks about the small details like the clicks of the buttons and vents, while others talk about only the performance of the engine and the looks. everyone else seems to only repeat everyone else's comments.

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[@kd-bc1lz]

My head exploded. When he said Let’s Start

[@Carpassion19]

Hi Thomas, again a great review! I always love it when you say, 'now the cockpit overview' :) The update on the other trim levels is well explained and I would go for the black front grill, just because its a sportsedan. Almost 100K subscribers, you deserve it! Keep up the good work as usual Thomas! :)

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Your welcome! I will tell them!

[@walterd7331]

Audi just keeps making the best looking cars in their class

[@tarastab3190]

hahahah

[@FreddeP91]

Will just add another comment. You're not the first to notice come weird behavior about the shifting and reving of some Audi models Tomas. My dad has a Audi A6 2.0TDI ultra with the S-tronic from 2014 and he also has experienced some weird behaviors when flooring it. In his case the engine just downshifts and revs, but there is no acceleration until the car shifts to the next gear after the downshift. To conclude, there is something wrong here.

[@TheRodi1234]

Thanks to your great test I will buy the S3 Sportback. Thank you, Thomas! Good job!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@dsong2006]

love how this is a new Audi and it already has a check engine light

[@hermest99]

Would I go for the Virtual Cockpit? I wouldn't even consider buying a car that has such a cool thing as an option without it. Anybody buying an Audi without Matrix Leds, the virtual cockpit and no cool rims really misses out on some of the better things in life.

[@Abbbk35]

Couldn't say it any better.

[@dllemm]

Some of these options combined cost upwards of $11,000. I think given the choice, most people would buy a high end car with no options over a low end car with all options. Audi will definitely sell more cars without it, although it might become standard one day.

[@Justin-yk3ox]

Tough call. You add all the features and you can have a slightly lesser equipped model up. Still worth it though! Virtual cockpit is coming to the VW's though... which is kind of a kick in the nuts for Audi drivers.

[@Evlengr]

I waited until 2017 so I could order the virtual cockpit with my S3.....about a week away from its delivery.

[@glennv3176]

Meh, I bought a mercedes with AMG pack and all the fluff you mention, I regret it, waste of money, should have bought a bigger model without the fluff.

[@shiwasu85]

By far the best review for the new S3 facelift, thanks Thomas and Team! :)

[@mikesande82]

I have been a fan of the black ops for some time, but the new facelift I LOVE the chrome. Black ops looks like a 'tuner' car, chrome trim looks high quality, executive car. Picking mine up Saturday!

[@littlejoe8799]

They still make the old model key for the A3/S3? In the other models they already replaced this 7 years ago.

[@Jonathan73856]

Hallo, dein Reviews sind immer Hammer, ich wohne in Heilbronn und ich habe gesehen, dass du in Eppingen gefilmt hast. Seit einem jahr bin ich aboniert bei euch! Good Job! Carry on!

[@autogefuehl]

Grüß dich! Das kann gut sein, dass wir dort waren. Wir haben so viele Termine, da kann es abundan auch mal vorkommen, dass man vergisst wo man so alles schon war. Danke für deine Unterstützung und Grüße zurück nach Heilbronn!

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Great review! Absolutely professional and completely unbiased. Subscribed.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much! Great to have you here now

[@PDShow]

Vielen Dank, Thomas. Hab auf dieses Review gewartet! :) Jetzt bin ich mir 100%tig sicher, dass es der neue A3/S3 für mich sein wird. Übrigens, ich werde mir definitiv die Technology Selection dazukaufen; aber ich liebe auch technische Spielereien, da liegt das schon nahe.

[@ArtYourMinds]

Bin dezent neidsich:) wieviel kostet der eig? ich meine ich kann ihn mir eh nicht leisten aber nur so

[@PDShow]

seit heute sind die zahlen da: ca 45.000€ kostet der Spaß

[@mirane.630]

+PD Show Ich war gestern bei Audi und habe mir meinen s3 Coupe zusammenstellen lassen. Ich habe eigentlich alles reingenommen, nur das virtuelle Cockpit nicht. Kostet inzgesamt 56000€.

[@iheartvw88]

Clear coat on my 15' GTI is failing. That's excuse for me to buy the S3! Great in depth video. 51 minutes for me to drool over it. Buying this ASAP!

[@autogefuehl]

have fun with it and stick with us :)

[@ahkeen]

Awesome in depth review

[@autogefuehl]

Appreciated!

[@TuukkaVarjoranta]

Great review again! This S3 seems like a very nice sporty car although it has some faults as seen on the video. Best regards Tuukka

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated !

[@sonichedgehog9809]

The front and the side of the car look good. They did a good job.

[@PhoenikzDE]

Well done as usual Thomas! :-)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 !

[@zamx96]

7 SPEED S tronic ! Finally !

[@zatharos6427]

I didn't there was a problem with the older 6 speed, but I might be wrong. They were both DCT s tronic if I can remmeber

[@victorvandyke9898]

Great review. I just ordered my Ara Blue S3. Going with APR Stage II, to beat RS3 for $15,000 less money!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! And amazing choice :)

[@Abbbk35]

Seriously considering this. Great review Thomas!

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thanks abdulla, keep us posted!

[@jeremyteo5893]

One of the best reviews out here, thank you! :)

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[@jamesrothwell8693]

For me the biggest change that I'm looking forward to is the 7 speed DSG instead of the current 6 speed DSG in the S3. I hope it brings the rpm down at highways speed a little bit, I always feel it's revving just a little too much.

[@jamesholl07]

So, I'm in the US and we're not getting the "under the hood" updates. My biggest concern is the 6 vs 7 speed transmission. Do you European owners think it's worth the wait for the 7 speed and extra HP?

[@grdixon83]

I personally prefer hatchback's but, I really like the Audi S3 sedan, it's a great looking car, almost coupe like. But as a hatch, personally I would have the Mercedes A Class & BMW 1 Series over the A3!, great work again Autogefühl.

[@autogefuehl]

thx keep supporting us !

[@adyp]

Cheers for another great video Thomas! Hoping to pick up my S3 in the next couple of weeks, and very much looking forward to its ownership.

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Cool!

[@FreddeP91]

You can listen to your music, and as the german you are Tomas ofcourse its techno/trance. Nice choice of music! :D

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@colinsmith1176]

It would be interesting to see a video comparing this Audi S3 with the BMW M240i ;)

[@pingwiex]

Hi Thomas. Thanks a lot for this excellent extended review. I'm planning to buy this new s3 and you made me so happy reviewing it. Since a couple or weeks I'm going dayly to the different Audi websites in order to make my ideal configuration but the car isn't configurable yet. Any idea when this will be possible? I will go for the daytona grey with alcantara as I follow your excellent advise not to go for leather. Thanks a lot for your review👍🏻👍🏻 .You realy made my day 😀😀😀😀

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated! Depends on your market when it is available, I think Europe has already started orders, configurator should be updated soon

[@jh5kl]

in before 720p arrived :D Audi ftw

[@joeydee716]

Excellent, thorough review as usual!!

[@autogefuehl]

+Joe dobrich thanks joe!

[@AartVisser1980]

Great car, I own one (not the s3) , with an s-line package. Really good car but unfortunately my sporty steeringwheel has been stolen 5 times already. All people I know that own an Audi A3 have the same problem. A shame that Audi is not really working on a permanent solution, It happens so often I wont consider one again.

[@IIMAVII]

Great review, very in depth. Looking to buy an S3 Saloon facelift with exactly the same spec and Grey colour but without the Red seats and trim.

[@sbormann]

Small error describing the dynamic turning signal: Xenon(A3): Rear Regular Front Regular LED (Standard for S3): Rear Dynamic Front Regular MATRIX LED: Rear Dynamic Front Dynamic

[@cz3nlv]

vitrual cockpit, i have been wiating for it for the A3 range :), very classy and useful, also you can hide the centre retractable screen, to have a less obstructive view of the road.

[@ChrisTobin1]

Fantastic review. Very informative and great footage of the car in action.

[@BlazingsNL]

The white car behind him at 34:00 must have been like: wtf is this guy in front of me doing with his throttle?

[@JohnDoe-vx3z]

@38:20 you can see the gearbox shifts from 5th to 3rd, and this takes a second or so because a DSG can only preselect an even gear if an uneven gear is engaged (probably the 4th in your case). You can probably influence this by varying throttle input. With all types of automatic transmissions, you can provoke unwanted shifts. The only type of transmission which always does what you want is a manual.

[@autogefuehl]

+John Doe indeed, see audis answer in the special video i linked in the comments

[@stubbly4681]

Where can I find the link to Audis response, I have looked for it but cannot find it.

[@Underhills]

No Thomas, I would not go for the virtual cockpit. It will loose power by time as each pixel "wears off", after some years the light it emits will be more than halved and that makes a considerable difference in daylight. VAG doesn't operate with pixel guarantee so your basically on your own there. Also, at night it's very bright, making it quite annoying and harsh on the eyes and there's no adjuster. I would choose the traditional analogue display.

[@Frostypower]

Great video, really comprehensive

[@autogefuehl]

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[@hegadus6011]

Another superb review from Thomas, I love the A3 saloon, this S3 would look better with the black pack.

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cheers !

[@wayne1141]

great video Thomas.

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[@milieubluez]

30:37 Are those people on that hill/pyramid? If so what the hell are they doing?

[@dannyb0y1]

This happens on the down shift 4th to 2nd or 5th to 3rd, got an A4 quattro s-tronic also does the same thing. Jerky but doesnt waste time, if you put in manual its fine cause its manual. The computer set up is always 2 gears up to save fuel.

[@effa114]

It would be great to get Thomas's full length review of the new RS3 sedan!

[@naveen-ib5ly]

rocking guys , really good indepth review keep up this .....😀

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 ! also check out the S4 review that just aired

[@Jigar3333]

Thank you for the great detailed review Autogefühl. This will cost over $50k fully loaded in the US and the Golf R will cost $40k fully loaded. I feel like the S3 is way overpriced. Which would you recommend?

[@autogefuehl]

+Instapez yeah golf is cheaper!!

[@MaxCohagen]

i guess this is the perfect car, even a daily. With a simple remap you can reach easily 370hp and around (or maybe under , 3.8) 4sec 0-100 with affordable consumption. and it looks really nice... its more than enough for legal roads, but its just my opinion.

[@Mojo16011973]

Great stuff Thomas. You're the best.

[@autogefuehl]

thx keep supporting us !

[@KeokiDude]

Great review, excellent video production- thanks! g-

[@autogefuehl]

Appreciated!

[@franksmith11]

Great vid good work Thomas

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thanks frank, join us for more !

[@Motivational.Quotes10k]

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[@Jay-lp1ih]

Good review. Well done sir! It was a tab but on the long side of a review but I think you explained everything pretty good. Most other reviews go over lap times ( 0-60mph) etc. I'm excited to see the r version of this. Hopefully you can have a review on that as well. 👍👍😄

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! we ll keep u updated

[@MitSubi555]

ist dir überhaupt aufgefallen dass das neue getriebe 7 gänge hat? dazu sagst du garnichts wenn ich mich nicht verhört habe. das ist eine essenzielle änderung. hätte mich gefreut wenn du was zum drehzahlniveau auf der autobahn gesagt hättest.

[@jamesoneill1840]

overall Audi have made the S3 slightly better looking,love the new chrome grill it looks more money than the current S3"s grill,Daytona Grey is awesome looking on the sedan but Audi why have you deleted Sepang blue??naughty naughty Audi lol. Ara blue crystal paint is a £2075 paint option very expensive, and again Thomas you're car reviews,keep getting better

[@tsint]

You can actually get daytona grey on any A3 (cab, sedan, sportback) , but it is quite expensive if you order it without the s line package. Daytona grey is my favorite Audi paint, in combination with the chrome package.

[@autogefuehl]

ah good info, read differently in the press info ;)

[@doughopkins640]

Awesome video! I appreciate how in depth this was. We're just seeing the 2017 S3 trickle in here in the states, and this will absolutely be my next Audi! (my 3rd!) - Also, to answer your question. I will be opting in on the virtual cockpit. ! Gotta have that tech!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks Doug! Remember to avoid animal skin seats if possible :)

[@doughopkins640]

Unfortunately, not possible here! However, good news! I pick up my new S3 tomorrow! Daytona gray, tech and dynamic packages and B&O sound! Cheers!

[@PauVigil]

540km on a full tank? something remains wrong... great review though!

[@aaronjaggan]

I really like the Audi metallic blue colors!

[@mybeeb1]

like before watching the video, i love S3

[@autogefuehl]

always great to have your support !

[@victorvandyke9898]

I agree with you that the Virtual Cockpit is expensive at $4200. I have an SQ5 Prestige that is my family car. I don't need this for my personal car.

[@ncr79]

Are you sure the DSG upshifting sound is intentional? I read from someone claiming to have spoken about this with an engine developer, that the car needs to reduce the torque during shifting when accelerating strongly. And the "fart" sound is really just a side effect of this. I can confirm this behavior with my car, as shifting when accelerating slowly does not cause the sound. The more aggressively you accelerate, the louder the sound.

[@incgohd]

Great review as always. Subscribed.

[@autogefuehl]

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[@Ipresscar]

Great day Thomas, and nice review.

[@autogefuehl]

+Ipresscar it's good to hear that you liked our review. I wish you a nice day too

[@ast5515]

30:40 Not sure about Germany, but in Hungary, you can do whatever you want on your phone as long as it isn't in your hands. If you have a car mount, you can even play games on it legally. Doesn't mean you should, but you can.

[@crazyGodLikE]

i love your reviews! very thorough.

[@autogefuehl]

+yash kapur thx and tell ur friends!

[@garybuckley6687]

Great review, thanks. I brought the sedan with the Virtual Cockpit.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks keep joining us!

[@Riazor1370]

With that menacing sound and stance you are gonna get attention even in german autobahn there... :)

[@systemfails]

renault should get lessons from audi about placing louspeakers and producing solid quality interiour parts as well.

[@Treizez34]

The only thing I don't get is why the US spec did not get the 7-speed transmission for 2017. Other than that, as a recent new owner of an S3 in Ara Blue, this review is great. Always love your content.

[@PaulSvk84]

Really good review!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks a lot!

[@clint7312]

man i love this car. hope it comes to america soon

[@shiwasu85]

Just ordered it in arablue with the alcantara seats two weeks ago. Can't wait for its delivery this summer. :D

[@autogefuehl]

What a nice choice m8.

[@caraddicted6794]

Nach dem sehr gelungenen Facelift ist der A3 endlich wieder up-to-date. Der S3 macht ganz schön was her in der coolen Farbe !! Beim S3 werden die Unterschiede zum Vor-Faceliftmodell am besten deutlich !! Klasse Review !!

[@caraddicted6794]

Ich hoffe, dass Audi das Problem beim Schalten (DSG) wie im Video noch behebt !! Wäre sonst schlecht :(

[@autogefuehl]

merci !

[@boufent]

Great video thanks for the in-depth review

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, tune in for more of our reviews!

[@aaronjaggan]

Amazing video quality!!!!!!!!!!

[@autogefuehl]

always just for you !

[@Hannnnnzi]

Could you share the db value of each car that you have tested? And the key information of size of the ring if could be included would also be very helpful. Thanks.

[@sethathi]

Awesome review! Beautiful country too - so green!

[@autogefuehl]

+Sethathi Morokole thats germany :)

[@kaanishko98]

hahaha great facelift for the car but man, that key is the same key as my 2012 1.4 audi a3.

[@vomErsten]

@hvcshow Late, but also essentially the same key as with my 2002 VW Jetta.

[@BistroGlicerin3]

14.12 engine problem on dashboard on top left of the virtual cockpit... hell yeah... 🤟💀

[@autogefuehl]

the engine check light is ALWAYS on in every single vehicle of the Volkswagen corporation brands when the ignition is turned on. This is to show that the light itself does work. As soon as you start the engine for real, the flash disappears. You only have a problem when the check engine light goes on when the engine is running :)