Audi A3 hatchback review - CarBuyer

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The Audi A3 was the original posh hatchback, swiftly followed by the Mercedes A-Class and the BMW 1 Series. More recently it's been attacked by ever-higher-quality Volkswagen Golfs and Ford Focuses, but the latest A3 moves the game on significantly. It's now the most premium of premium hatchbacks, with the familiar Audi head-turning looks but a new sense of style inside. It's a gadget lovers delight, with lots of hi-tech equipment. There's a range of advanced, efficient petrol and diesel engines, while a greater emphasis on ride quality makes it more comfortable, although there's still some work to do in the sportier models. There's more space inside than in the mark twoA3 and the current model has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Offered initially as a three-door, the five-door Sportback and a convertible will join the lineup in 2013, with the first ever A3 saloon appearing soon after. This is a crucial car for Audi, designed to appeal to ambitious young professionals.
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Пікірлер: 264

  • @TheEryk03
    @TheEryk0311 жыл бұрын

    I love the interior of the A3! Its minimalistic, modern and very nice build! Definitely the best in the class.

  • @SwiftHDX
    @SwiftHDX11 жыл бұрын

    My friend bought one of these recently, and it is a great car. The quality is simply incredible for a hatchback. Audi has really gone all out on their new models.

  • @ernodios
    @ernodios7 жыл бұрын

    it's painful to see those halogen headlights in such a car

  • @amoddedblueteslap100d7

    @amoddedblueteslap100d7

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love halogen lights they make cars look cheap

  • @notonyournelly5363
    @notonyournelly536310 жыл бұрын

    The BMW 1-series is more expensive for anything with the same sort of performance and it's significantly heavier (RWD means a propshaft and big rear diff). Also, BMWs are notoriously hopeless in snow unless you have proper winter tyres. This does look a lot better than the previous model, especially at the back. The main problem with an A3 is that it's become the default junior management company car. Avoid a black or white diesel model if you want yours to stand out from all of those.

  • @NikosSpyros
    @NikosSpyros11 жыл бұрын

    Loving this car! Awesome review Mat !

  • @ThomasWilliams89
    @ThomasWilliams8911 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this guys videos :D

  • @grahamscool
    @grahamscool11 жыл бұрын

    Mat sounds like the guy from Art Attack

  • @amoddedblueteslap100d7

    @amoddedblueteslap100d7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Who's that??

  • @jonblazeinc

    @jonblazeinc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amoddedblueteslap100d7 Neil Buchanan

  • @moofgs
    @moofgs11 жыл бұрын

    look at those air vents they look great and i will buy this car for its interior its so much classier than the others, infact its the best interior audi makes and its class because its so futuristic

  • @moodley100
    @moodley10011 жыл бұрын

    The new a class looks fantastic . please review it soon matt !!

  • @tjfSIM
    @tjfSIM10 жыл бұрын

    I really don't get this criticism that it's too similar to the older model - it's not difficult at all to see the differences and updates made to the design. New headlights, new grille, new rear lights, new A4 style wings... why is none of that mentioned?

  • @jubjub13483
    @jubjub134839 жыл бұрын

    I wish when they tried to say how fun it is they would compare it to a FWD like the golf or Seat Leon, instead of a RWD. A RWD is always going to be more fun so wouldn't it be better to compare it against a car that is more similar?

  • @Human123229750
    @Human12322975011 жыл бұрын

    I love the simple dash design!

  • @NeraVantage
    @NeraVantage11 жыл бұрын

    good review as usual!

  • @emrico
    @emrico11 жыл бұрын

    i suggest you to use a compressor for the audio track, at 1:23 there's quite a leap in volume in his voice. really nice car btw, and amazing interior design

  • @MarkFullam1
    @MarkFullam111 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the new Merc A-Class!!

  • @akf2000
    @akf200011 жыл бұрын

    I'm SO getting one. Sport model, 2.TDI

  • @jakeman165
    @jakeman16511 жыл бұрын

    beautiful interior! looks top notch

  • @gordonremsey8055
    @gordonremsey80557 жыл бұрын

    Like the older one but this definitely ain't bad

  • @byAudiQuattro
    @byAudiQuattro11 жыл бұрын

    Some cars in the UK do not come as air conditioning as standard, because of the cool weather there.

  • @wishtari
    @wishtari9 жыл бұрын

    I'd prefer tfsi

  • @aqwe556
    @aqwe5564 жыл бұрын

    It's funny to see Mats review in 2019 lol

  • @SpartanDara
    @SpartanDara11 жыл бұрын

    I think the BMW is fantastic. Not for the looks, but for the driving experience, because of the real wheel drive and the better steering and sport driving setup. Although the new A3 looks absolutely amazing.

  • @bardz0sz
    @bardz0sz11 жыл бұрын

    Mat was in a good mood, thats what i thought watching this

  • @jimmycello
    @jimmycello11 жыл бұрын

    can anyone please explain why motor companies put hand hangers right over the driver's window?

  • @Superdsheppard
    @Superdsheppard10 жыл бұрын

    I personally prefer the SEAT Leon FR

  • @Sabrermk42
    @Sabrermk4211 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the exterior of the 1 Series but even as a purely BMW man, I prefer in interior of the A3, if you could have both it would be the perfect premium hatch!

  • @miguelsaez340
    @miguelsaez34011 жыл бұрын

    the new A3 sportback is here! review it soon! btw, nice captain america t-shirt under :)

  • @Narrowcros
    @Narrowcros11 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait for the Audi S3 saloon

  • @Sonny_Crockett.
    @Sonny_Crockett.11 жыл бұрын

    Yes, first quarter 2013, it´s called A3 Sportback

  • @G0ML333
    @G0ML33311 жыл бұрын

    I think this is a succesful design actually, the point of the a3 is to be understated yet posh. most buyers are probably adults or daft students lol.. best a3 yet at least.

  • @nO_d3N1AL
    @nO_d3N1AL11 жыл бұрын

    i think it doesn't look vastly different because unlike some manufacturers Audi's styling isn't so controversial. It's good-looking and distinct, so no need to change

  • @raito666x
    @raito666x11 жыл бұрын

    that's a misano red or the brilliant red?

  • @makoshark80
    @makoshark8011 жыл бұрын

    Hi carbuyer, would you able to review for nissan gtr ?

  • @poolshark7896
    @poolshark789611 жыл бұрын

    me too, he's the best

  • @MasticinaAkicta
    @MasticinaAkicta11 жыл бұрын

    I have to agree it looks good.. not to fat or to big. Has good lines yes like it

  • @mrzkhan1
    @mrzkhan111 жыл бұрын

    Not as bad if u have the M sport model but yeah BMW has let it down a bit when compared to the other models they make

  • @itsmewayne428
    @itsmewayne4287 жыл бұрын

    I drive the new VW golf much the same car and engine..

  • @benchapman3285
    @benchapman32853 жыл бұрын

    Damn Matt Watson from carwow really had that glow up

  • @omadaiz9673
    @omadaiz967311 жыл бұрын

    Love the car. I would prefer it in a different colour though.

  • @GBGWARLORD100
    @GBGWARLORD10011 жыл бұрын

    is anything that you show come standard with the 1.6 se tdi as well?

  • @Sherukka
    @Sherukka11 жыл бұрын

    Bullseye! I reall do think more is less and for example the Citroen DS-series is something I really like. Matter of taste, that's for sure!

  • @GBGWARLORD100
    @GBGWARLORD10011 жыл бұрын

    do you get them alloys on a se model as well or...?

  • @SwiftHDX
    @SwiftHDX11 жыл бұрын

    Nope. Looks aggressive and beautiful at the same time. It's brilliant.

  • @LukeDavidRobinson
    @LukeDavidRobinson11 жыл бұрын

    SE normally stands for special equipment.

  • @paulsikora5623
    @paulsikora56239 ай бұрын

    great review matt m8,i have a 2010 se sportback tdi 8p a3 ,i want a 2015 se a3 next.😁

  • @erich7048
    @erich704811 жыл бұрын

    Love Audis

  • @MrSmaurice08
    @MrSmaurice0811 жыл бұрын

    A vauxhall corsa and mazda mx5, he mentioned it in another review:)

  • @AkiffHssn
    @AkiffHssn11 жыл бұрын

    Please review the Audi A3 Sportback

  • @AliYUBI
    @AliYUBI11 жыл бұрын

    im waiting for the sportback

  • @AguriBR
    @AguriBR11 жыл бұрын

    I believe it is a Mazda MX-5... at least is what it says on his Facebook page, but I ask myself this question too...

  • @AkiffHssn
    @AkiffHssn11 жыл бұрын

    matt...Why didn't you turn on the new LED??

  • @Kchunq
    @Kchunq11 жыл бұрын

    Nice watch - what model is it?

  • @mexistratman1
    @mexistratman111 жыл бұрын

    I actually think they've improved the rear.

  • @eg6pro
    @eg6pro11 жыл бұрын

    Wat happened to the day time running leds?

  • @uk574
    @uk57411 жыл бұрын

    And you sat in the Golf VII and new a3?

  • @Toledotourbillion
    @Toledotourbillion11 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mat, could you review the ford focus ST? Everyone else has done it but they're boring.

  • @Romiix13
    @Romiix1311 жыл бұрын

    Audi

  • @mandeepv7541
    @mandeepv754111 жыл бұрын

    the scirocco has much less space rear seat wise/ but matt didnt critisize that too much.. hmm

  • @closerwinner
    @closerwinner11 жыл бұрын

    it also has a 5-door model.

  • @prod.danstar658
    @prod.danstar6588 жыл бұрын

    Um the horn at the start with subtitles on says "but I"

  • @nextpm4495
    @nextpm44954 жыл бұрын

    This interior aged better than the bmw 1 series

  • @abdelrrazak
    @abdelrrazak11 жыл бұрын

    is that pop up screen standard?

  • @2011kimura
    @2011kimura11 жыл бұрын

    does this come with 4 doors version ?

  • @NikosSpyros
    @NikosSpyros11 жыл бұрын

    TO FEEL MY WRATH!

  • @bullseye911
    @bullseye91111 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is. At least in my country.

  • @robcobrea9798
    @robcobrea979811 жыл бұрын

    You should look on to the new Mercedes Citan....a renault kangoo with the mercedes badge :D

  • @kjs2435
    @kjs243511 жыл бұрын

    Nice car!

  • @turpioSE
    @turpioSE11 жыл бұрын

    I like it.

  • @ewanwallace1
    @ewanwallace111 жыл бұрын

    I really hate the line along the side of the car that gives the car the opposite of 'shoulders', especially at the rear above the rear wheels.

  • @MrJudagopo94
    @MrJudagopo9411 жыл бұрын

    Good car. I'd rather have the 1 series BM though.

  • @Sebibo31
    @Sebibo3111 жыл бұрын

    The more i look at the back, the more i like it.

  • @jasoCHUNa
    @jasoCHUNa11 жыл бұрын

    Review the A class!!!

  • @John9.4Beloved
    @John9.4Beloved11 жыл бұрын

    Haha, praise the Lord, Audi fixed the steering! :))

  • @kelvin110307
    @kelvin11030711 жыл бұрын

    i just wonder, what is matts personal car?

  • @manuelntu
    @manuelntu11 жыл бұрын

    Why do they mention that AC is standard? Every car sold now has AC as standard.

  • @comedyman112

    @comedyman112

    6 жыл бұрын

    Manuel Sabu not small cars like Toyota aygo... Lol

  • @seanzal
    @seanzal11 жыл бұрын

    I knew it was one of those two french engines but could'nt remember which. So not a complete mistake on my part. Anyhow Renault make good engines as has been tried and tested over the worlds finest race tracks as i'm sure we all know. It was just a comment relating to the vehicle, I never said it was bad, but I knew there was a 'French Connection'.

  • @AnyTechReviews
    @AnyTechReviews11 жыл бұрын

    It's ok... but in my opinion things like the seats and plastic dash really let it down compared to the new A-class.

  • @AutobahnAddiction
    @AutobahnAddiction11 жыл бұрын

    +1

  • @Sherukka
    @Sherukka11 жыл бұрын

    The "old" technology from Fiat hasn't the same problems included that VW has. TSI clogging the valves, EGR and turbo, chain cam breaking and so the "great" DSG. *If* the technology worked in real life, they would rule, but as it is now old-school technology wins hands down.

  • @deni3593
    @deni359311 жыл бұрын

    i jus cant wat for mercedes a class review.... nice audi though

  • @L0bzeg
    @L0bzeg11 жыл бұрын

    finally 1080p

  • @nikvrahimis4247
    @nikvrahimis42478 жыл бұрын

    sport back if you need practicality

  • @DKrulesBigTimeV2
    @DKrulesBigTimeV211 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @storyclips
    @storyclips11 жыл бұрын

    No down sides?

  • @CooperSWS
    @CooperSWS11 жыл бұрын

    nearly 70 mpg? we don't get that in the US

  • @jjandrooney
    @jjandrooney11 жыл бұрын

    A constructive criticism , sometime when Mat talks he kinda goes out of breathe and his voice goes almost silent in the videos. other than that.. keep it UP YO

  • @charlesbrown1996
    @charlesbrown199611 жыл бұрын

    Review A3 Sportback

  • @Meyanoos
    @Meyanoos11 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhh... Brits, always top notch on the humour!!!!!! (: Thumbs up if you agree....

  • @TheEryk03
    @TheEryk0311 жыл бұрын

    I prefer amazing quality and stylish interior of Audi than kitschy DS interior.

  • @NZ097
    @NZ09711 жыл бұрын

    make a review of A class! =]

  • @FluffyMuppets
    @FluffyMuppets11 жыл бұрын

    Carbuyer must be paid by the VW group... They're always doing their cars, they never say they're bad...

  • @newmabreu96
    @newmabreu9611 жыл бұрын

    renault 4th generaation please

  • @Sherukka
    @Sherukka11 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if another badge on the front would make one think the other way? Not trying to offend btw. How can this amazing quality be experienced? The smell of the plastic? ;) I think it's more about what we feel about a brand and Audi (and why not VW) has done really well in marketing the products, hats off for that! But there really isn't any superior quality to be found....

  • @minchevjordan
    @minchevjordan11 жыл бұрын

    Make sure you check the all new Volvo V40 and V40 cross-country and the you will forget about all the Mercedes Audi, VW etc. Enjoy

  • @gtamp11
    @gtamp1111 жыл бұрын

    Not as dull as 1 series.

  • @mustsilm
    @mustsilm11 жыл бұрын

    Subaru Forester review please.

  • @TangoR34
    @TangoR3411 жыл бұрын

    Where's the force this time?

  • @TheEryk03
    @TheEryk0311 жыл бұрын

    You've heard of something like minimalism? This is a very "premium" and interior quality in the new A3 is the best in class. If you like strange, kitschy interior design so go with the French brands...

  • @miguelsaez340
    @miguelsaez34011 жыл бұрын

    please review the sportback one when its out :P i know it will be the same just a bit longer

  • @angelomousta
    @angelomousta8 жыл бұрын

    someone help, this or the sportback?

  • @ktg6548

    @ktg6548

    7 жыл бұрын

    Angelo Mousta this

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