I just got back from an early morning thrash in my s3 from Melbourne-Reefton-Lake Mountain-Marysville and home. It's a 2018 Model with 18inch wheels 265mm Pilot Sport 5's and a stage 2 tune. They are the ultimate wet weather twisties car. Soooooo much fun. I'd love to take the new model for a run soon.

you got me convinced. S3 my next car.

Amazing car

Love the S3 great car and looking like best VAG hot hatch although the Cupra Leon VZx very tempting with its blue leather 😍

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Really like the dynamics of the Leon though it's not a premium product per se, more sporty mainstream

I’ve just taken delivery of a 2024 TFSIe. Must say, I’m massively impressed with the comfort and style. Coming from a B8 Passat, the A3 is leagues ahead on quality.

7:17 my 2021 german S3 has a spare tier, it was an extra option.

Prime time….Sunday night(nice wine &pizza), Audi review with the legend TOM BACKER!

Very nice.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great all round car blend of comfort and power! Much better daily than a golf R which insanely over inflated price wise at the moment. Seen them advertised for 90k

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

True - you'd need to consider the S3 if you were in the market for a Golf R - just a shame the Audi didn't pick up the tricky diff from the Golf/RS3

@andrewcaltabiano5780

Жыл бұрын

True but it's still a good system for everyday driving! Can't wait for my hatch too arrive in December

Great car, fond of the S3. BTW what happened to Ponch and John? And possible u guys can do a review on the S60? TY

Do they have a head up display ?

My wife's next car. 😉. She got a prev gen A3 with the 1.8T, and she loves it,but when it comes time to update, I'll try steer her towards the S3.

Full circle hahaha. Your smile after making that pun 😂😂

@slavstojnic7279

Жыл бұрын

Yeah if that wasn’t obviously cheeky side of Tom lol YOU LEGEND TOM 😅

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Heh!

What is the difference between this model and the one you reviewed back in March. Also can you get a popup towbar as an option?

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

In March I mainly concentrated on, and drove, the sedan - whereas this is the sportback. Not sure about the towbar, but I don't think so.

I’d say S4 is perfect, or stage 1 a4 45tfsi, power and bit more space

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

S4 also a nice ride.

What will happen when the fancy screens eventually die? Will you be able to drive the car? This is a legitimate question as I see things like speed and fuel are on these lovely screens but electrics do fail.

@MrjavoiThe

11 ай бұрын

Yeah that would be in like 20 years, and probably you can just replace them lol.

I paid $87,500 fully optioned S3 Sedan August 2022.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Not that bad for fully optioned, I guess, given they're about $79K DA for no options

Both this and Golf R get a bit pricey with Cupra Formentor now in the mix.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

True, though the Formentor doesn't feel quite as solid as either of them, though is great to drive too

@MrjavoiThe

11 ай бұрын

The S3 better built and feels more premium, also looks better than the formentor to me.

I get myself a Audi S3 8V sportback, but I will upgrade the air filter and other components of the engine for more performance :)

Not sure you can call anything with lower quality rear door trims than the fronts, like a budget econo car, premium

Is a towbar an option Tom? Struggling to find a performance car which can take a bike rack!

@jhref

Жыл бұрын

S3 with roof racks is a great look

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend going the roof rails option (but that means no sunroof now)

How does it compare to the Formentor VZX for engagement and chassis balance?

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Totally unflappable - maybe 10 percent more stable than the Formentor but the Cupra has a more playful, loose chassis when you're pushing on. Horses for courses.

@42degrees86

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars thanks. That's the impression I got and the reason I'm going for the Formentor. Plus the styling of course.

Audis are the best!!!!

definitely not $70k. Audi were quoting me between $85-90k for a Sportsback with a roof a few months ago

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

It’s $79K driveaway in NSW with no options.

no ,,, the engines just dont seem to stick being used ,, like most performance audis , come to think of it , like most audis full stop.

That colour is excellent

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

It would be a hot hatch if it were a 3 door. 5 door hatches are just small estates.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Not sure that’s the standard anymore.

@luciussander8217

Жыл бұрын

What a load of crap you're talking. If it has a hatchback, it's a hatchback. You'd call a Golf R an estate 🤣

Get the new RS3, as I did. You'll be a lot happier and mine's got a flat bottom steering wheel, not that thing from a bus. Must however call you out on the B&O, as it is really poor. It's nowhere near as good as what was in the previous car. Did you actually listen to it? I don't don't think you did. Also, the drive select is glitchy in the new car, not just mine, many owners are having issues. Audi are apparently working on a software fix. We shall see. At least the horrible pop-up screen has gone, but the black plastic trim is a fingerprint magnet in the new car.

Yellow really suits the car. Usually don't like the black pack, but on that color its great.

Thanks for the awesome review you legend Tom Baker! You gave me a good chuckle to the FULL CIRCLE Pun! Lol

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Tom I’m 6’4 would it be too small ?

@iamColaboy

Жыл бұрын

Same size here, I've got the previous generation and I fit perfectly. No complaints.

GLA45 - 381hp. And it’s a Mercedes. Job done - incredible daily.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

The GLA45 is $50,000 more expensive than this car.

@TheRealSteveEllis

Жыл бұрын

Different car type so irrelevant comment

@michalkowalik89

8 ай бұрын

rs3 is better in this segment

lol, this guy doesnt know you can adjust the height of the steering wheel? like on most cars these days?? so weird

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Huh?

No flat bottom steering wheel. My new RS3 has one.

No 0-100 times?

I can’t stop seeing the cars paint colour on the inside of the door, Isn’t this supposed to be a premium car; even my Toyota is better finished than that.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

True - that is a bug bear for some

No panoramic sunroof with roof rails so nope

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

True - shame they removed that attractive rails/roof combination - it was possible on the previous generation

@juldg6852

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars yep and worse than that, there is neither combination sunroof with trailer hitch, so there is no way to pull AND/OR carry stuff on (bike, snowbard, paddle…) huge fail

This or model 3 long range, anyone?

@recursion.

11 ай бұрын

0:34 10:43

air vents near steering wheel is hairdryer ? hahaha sorry this is ugly

@Thrillhouse911

Жыл бұрын

Like your teeth mate

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Some will like that design, others will not. It's subjective

Yes, but not in this ugly yellow.

Hyundai i30-N 2017 = 2.0 Turbo 285 HP = boot space 395 L = starts at 36000 EUROS = SUPERIOR CAR Audi S3 Sportback 2023 = 2.0 Turbo 306 HP = boot space 325 L = stats at 58000 EUROS = inferior car

@benmboard

Жыл бұрын

Quattro