Rory, this was great content. Loved that Audi brought a pre-production model and asked you to judge it and that you stayed brutally honest about the car’s different attributes.

@neilmilner7074

3 ай бұрын

Rory is the Man

That ”new” exhaust has been around since 2018 on the Mk7.5 Golf R with Performance-pack..

@alexjacobs8874

3 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. This is basically an (even more) expensive golf R 20 years

@josefinkjellsson7051

3 ай бұрын

@@alexjacobs8874 totally agree on that one. Same engine too I would say since no Golf R Mk8 did less then 340 on the dyno and this one wouldn’t either. Think VAG group is digging a bigger hole for themselves and they overestimate the value of the Audi rings. Why would anyone buy a S3 over a Golf R when it’s basically same car for a “cheaper” price AND the Golf R has drift mode..?🤷🏻 If they want to sell more S3 that have to give the customers something that the Golf can’t provide..

@jkliao6486

3 ай бұрын

@@josefinkjellsson7051 Completely. S3 is probably the worst value for money car out their right now from audi. As it stands, you either get a golf R, which is brilliant, but fails to be a car in everyday usability, or you get an S3 for more money, which is a worse car. Like who thought that was a good strategy?

@vhakisa

3 ай бұрын

It sounded way much better in the 7.5 than it does in these new cars

@deleted.6743

3 ай бұрын

Yep. It was crap then too

Should’ve given it a 5 for engine noise. They should have a soft limiter in comfort mode but sport/race allow it to breath

@subliminakeys1674

3 ай бұрын

No 4 cyl sounds good. Can't stand people with exhausts on their civics and STIs. Love my S3 but I will never put an exhaust on it lol. Although with engine noise set to present it's pretty good sounding in the car.

@Peanutdenver

3 ай бұрын

Audi reserves that for the RS3 for obvious reasons.

@olivertrees

3 ай бұрын

@@subliminakeys1674 The veloster N sounds pretty great

@olivertrees

3 ай бұрын

just looked up another rev test, i take it back nvm

@deleted.6743

3 ай бұрын

5 being worst sound possible?

Even with the new exhaust, it still sounds like an angry squirrel.

@drmonstervibes

3 ай бұрын

this is a family car mostly so they need to limit the exhaust volume

@TheMindUnlocked

3 ай бұрын

The grillz lookin like it too 😂🐿️

@countryside_guy

3 ай бұрын

​@@drmonstervibesIt's meant to be a hot hatch based on the family car of the same, it should be something special but it isn't.

@xIcarus227

3 ай бұрын

@@drmonstervibes a family-first car doesn't need 333HP. Why are you making excuses for them? This engine has sounded bad ever since it was launched, even by 4-cylinder standards.

@jonathanlupalezwi5951

3 ай бұрын

​@@xIcarus227Clearly that's because of the regulations. The presenter even says it in the video yet people are always blaming the car makers

Thanks for not simping to Audi in this. Great you actually gave feedback

@2tp223

3 ай бұрын

Yes! The feedback was actually genuine and not fake

@Demidar

3 ай бұрын

yea ! he made sure never to be invted by audi ever again :D

Got a 2021 S3 and love it as a daily driver. It's a pocket rocket.

@mauricetoussaint7283

2 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 RS3 carbon edition. Sorry to tell you, but your S3 isn't in the pocket rocket category.

@MTRides

2 ай бұрын

@@mauricetoussaint7283 'Sorry to tell you', but that is a lame ass flex. RS is faster, but the S3 for sure is a pocket rocket.

they bring you there so less people see it but let you put it on youtube for the whole world to see it? that makes sense lol

@Edgedrifle

3 ай бұрын

This was probably filmed weeks if not months ago, embargo just lifted presumably

@tommyxmccann

3 ай бұрын

its common sense if you want to review a car, you would rather do it in a quiet safe area no? your comment is a smooth brain in a nutshell

If you pause the video at 5:27 you'll see what the car looks like

@SomeUnremarkableGuy

3 ай бұрын

I don't get why they had to camouflage the facelift model, it's not entirely new generation.

@rogersliu1200

3 ай бұрын

even the infotainment has a a look of the car

@isDatBoi

3 ай бұрын

hahaha.. they had ONE JOB!

@1dameister1

3 ай бұрын

@@SomeUnremarkableGuy Probably company policy, I mean it's like you never signed and red through a job contract to what you are allowed to do and what not (the employees rights/responsibilities and the companies rights/responsibilities)

@oskarskalski2982

3 ай бұрын

Not that you can get too much from this. It's a facelift so there won't be some massive changes.

So basically, they are retrofitting all the goodies found in the latest Golf R 20th anniversary to the S3 (extra power, smart rear differential, akrapovic exhaust...).

@triedproven9908

3 ай бұрын

Yep. On par with the competition now.

@marfrandema1884

3 ай бұрын

No drift mode

@EB720S

3 ай бұрын

The s3 was held back by the golf r until now they didn't have access to parts Wich they were available for the golf r and in this gen it was even less powerful that must hurt the sales the more expansive car was slower and less attractive but that will change

@subliminakeys1674

3 ай бұрын

​@@EB720Sit was much faster than prev gen S3 and my stage 1 tuned S3 makes 400hp with no additional mods and almost 400tq at like 2200 rpm. Pretty impressive beast for a 2.0.

@irs4486

3 ай бұрын

@@marfrandema1884 old tires should do the trick

Lovely content as usual. Keep at it!

This mans scoring at the end made sure he will never be invited to an Audi event ever again.

@KainSwiss

3 ай бұрын

He always gets invited lol

This is a Golf R 20 years edition underneath, The 8 R Performance already came with that diff, back in the day.

Brilliant review as always keep them coming m8 👍🏿

We live in an age where this type of car is basically as near to perfect for the average driver and in particular their needs. I guess for me anyway the real question is how much change out of 50k are we going to get for the new fully loaded s3 and will people be willing to pay that much for the s3 given current deals and interest rates 🤔

@slapshot0074

3 ай бұрын

Yep,as soon as we see the UK price the enthusiasm will wane.

@bign3ck

3 ай бұрын

Na man, this is dead BORING 💤

@wynhughes9072

3 ай бұрын

When Audi releases that car in Carbon Black and Vorsprung spec. The price will be over £50k

Great review. I think it looks good even with the camo hiding it's true self. There should be a full on loud exhaust button.

best car review channel...love the car..hope it comes to US

Hi Rory miss you in top gear I think you are a great automotive ambassador for the automotive sector and wish you where n a lot more exposure on tv you deserve it m8 all the best and Iam a big fan. Keep it up John

Absolutel loved it - more please Rory and team.

Awesome that you were able to drive a prototype. Can't wait for the price.

That the same exhaust on the cupra ateca vzn?

If I was buying one I'd want it in that exact look. Same with the new golf camo. Love it.

Great test Rory but one very important point missing ; Have they returned to BUTTONS / Manual control for heating / heated seats and audio ? AJ

2:48 all the camo wrap just for a picture of it on the infotainment screen

My old b6 audi steering was still the best feeling one. Have a Golf 7 gti now...that old audi steering still kicks this gti one's butt. Something about mechanical feel...

Great review

Great prototype review. More please!

hey do you know what antispin wheel system the use now S3 is not same with rs 3 or s3 old for me looks same like cupra vz use Haldex gen for me is the best top

Nice upgrade from the PFL. I like the exterior a lot more than the PFL. It finally looks more like the 8V, which looks much better than the 8Y PFL. I would take this over the Golf R for more physical buttons alone.

Thats brilliant to test it in Oman 🇴🇲,bravo

Rory just smashing out such great content. Love the RS3, and because I missed the last gen. Will likely go for the revamped model whenever that arrives

Love your reviews, Rory

Brilliant video Rory. Though people will blame you if the production car isn't "loud enough"!

Great videos! So basically the facelifted S3 gets a bit powerful and the torque splitter from current Golf R.

Please add dedicated button, ideally on steering wheel for mode selector. Its crazy to switching driving modes via infotainment system all the time. Especially in this car, which can be daily but you also want to switch to sport/dynamic mode quite often :D

Wasn't keen on the 8Y when it came out, got 8V. But facelift defo an improvement. Both section of the headlights pointing the same direction now! And back to more power than the GolfR - like it should =) Have they dropped Haldex for proper Quattro now then?

I have the S3 8y saloon amazeing cars only difference is the rear torque set up they added that's in golf mk8 golf r , no difference in power claimed 310bhp but all been tested on dynos all running over 330bhp all gen4 models due to the continental turbo, bigger brakes would be a good welcome and that exhaust needs to be louder standard and that one on here can still hardly here and what's the price going to be as getting to high ?

Awesome video ❤

Supa cool vid, if Audi makes the changes and allow you to retest will be crazy cool

Crazy world we are living in: An Audi S3 sounding better then a C63S

They also need to have a look at the inside of the car are you have to stretch to far to reach the hazard lights when driving. Also you should be able to change driver settings on steering wheel.

Rory's the best car guy now love his reviews

Great vid Rory

Some how I like the wrap they did to cover everything. That’s a sexy looking hatchback.

Nice review 👍

Looks great 👌👌

Cool Video as usual Rory

I have a mk7 R, stg 2, probably going stg 3 in the future, will be keeping the stock cat back because the EA888 just doesn't sound good.

Another Rory 'classic'. Oh what a review. Norbet too. [Audi Man] Yes more please. I get it but why so close to the RS3? Surely the RS3 just becomes a track 'play thing'? Drift mode etc. And what will VW do with the Golf R? Thanks Rory...

Love from Oman 🇴🇲 ❤

I just hope they offer the adaptive suspension in every version not just in the top spec version!

❤ I Rory legendary motoring journalist

You are always a great watch

Very nice channel!

What’s the weight of it though? More power but is it heavier than the old one?

Do you know when orders start for this car I have tried Audi but d have a clue

Nice Audi S3 review.

Akropovic exhaust standard?? Anyway I have A4 with only 261 hp version of this engine and it zips around fast enough for me to be happy as a daily driver. However in the smaller S3, that motor can put you into the 4's and tbh I really like the A3 too; I could have gone either way but I needed to be able to carry 4 adults in comfort so I went with the A4. I love the Audi "S" models; give me any of them and I'd be happy!

@yahyabilge9765

3 ай бұрын

Hi trevor :) you said ‘only 261 hp’ :) that is pretty much and enough for accelarating :) i just only have 190 hp A4 b6 1.8 T . Relativite theory of physics rule of speed and accelaration. 🚀

Can you get a hold of the M135/140i from BMW which is coming out later this year

great review i liked it.......... Audi should at least increase the soft limiter to 5500 rpm

Even viz ze German present, iss gut you are honest. Und funny. Go Rory!

yall need to zoom in on that paint because he said green and all i saw was some kind of camo brown and now i think im colorblind

2024 S3 - 333BHP. That makes me happy. My 2006 A4 EA113 2.0TFSI is stage 2+ with 290BHP. So I wont be too far behind. I like new Audi's but they are very expensive but I still REALLY love my B7 with permanent mechanical 4WD.

Manual hatchback here in Birth America would be quite nice. The 3 should have that option I think. Especially the RS3.

New awd system is an improvement but still take a cupra formentor, Cupra dial more fun into the chassis.

that camouflage kinda works... those reds that green

@larsstougaard7097

3 ай бұрын

I thought he first said camelflage 😅🐫

Yes finally, Audi has listened!! What has always made the Golf R an awesome choice in the past is that it had shared the drivetrain of the S3 for less cost. When the 8Y S3 was released I couldn’t believe it didn’t have the RS3 rear differential like the Golf R that has the same level quality interior and costs $3k less! Finally they have corrected it! Thats all I wanted to get from this video😂

I should go to the New Forest with your next test car, you’ll be very popular with the verderers !!

It’s mad to think Porsches used to have the same power now it’s in an audi S3. Great review Rory top gear should have kept you maybe it would still be going 😎👏🏽👊🏽👍🏽

We need someone to test the prototype before launching. GJ mate

Would love to see this in America in the sportback model.

The clip board is hilarious… the most German thing ever 😂… I have to use a clipboard for my Grman wife on Holidays.. can’t even enjoy the trip because I’m busy giving feedback 😂

@xx-----------xx873

3 ай бұрын

love the censor on g*rman lol

Can't wait to see the production version and its Akravič equipped :)

The weather 🌡️ in oman is sometimes over 50°C during summer 🌞.😢

Looks good

Does it have immediate power when you push the accelerator? The vw golf R has a long delay if you only push the gas pedal half way down.

@42degrees86

3 ай бұрын

That's just to do with what setting you have it set on, different modes will change throttle response.

@Mico77777

3 ай бұрын

@@42degrees86 ok. Do you know that from driving it? I was going by KZread reviews. A test driver said he considered it a safety hazard because when he would turn through intersections, it would start moving and then slow down during the turn, causing other drivers to almost run into him. That was during half pedal acceleration.

@42degrees86

3 ай бұрын

@@Mico77777 I've driven heaps of VAG cars amongst others it's just how they work. In comfort mode it's designed to be more relaxed so if you want to accelerate quickly in the mode you need to put your foot much further down, in sports mode a small amount of pressure on the pedal will provide the same amount of acceleration. I think people struggle with this as they don't realise the difference modes change the throttle input position.

Great ! a Golf R for those to not whant to been seen in a golf R ; ) Want one !

If it got a 1 it would be an RS3, the old 8V S3 was a great car, looks like they have tried to fix a lot of the issues, mainly understeering and lack of feel versus the Golf R, lets see what it's like on the road.

Very nice content! Liked it alot! Agreed! Why no drift mode? Its a sports car its suposed to be fun and the golf R has it so... If the S3 is not suposed to be better than the Golf R then don't make a Audi S3 just make the best Golf R you can and the best Audi RS3 you can. Variable steering every car jornalist says they don't like it because of the same reasons you said they complain about it in Audis and Lamborghinis which has far has i know are the only two brands that use it. Exhaust note agreed! While revving stand still it sounds good but in acceleration it sounds bad sounds like a vaccum cleaner. Plus i think they should offer a less sound deadening option pack so you can listen more the exhaust instead of using speaker sound. Also the exhaust note should be louder but like you said its probably because of regulations.

@mikaelgaspar9547

3 ай бұрын

Forgot about the soft rev limiter! Yeah soft rev limiter is boring and annoying hard rev limiter is very cool. They should use soft rev limiter for normal mode and hard rev limiter in sport mode. Also make it drift properly! Not wheel bumping! And put a option to disable the fake engine sound in the display.

@mauricetoussaint7283

2 ай бұрын

It's a hot hatch, not a sports car and as for drift mode - I have 23 RS3 8Y and will never use it. It is pointless on a road car that'll spend most of its time going from A to B at 40mph. The rest of your comments, oh dear, get a life. This is a hatchback for taking the kids to school, doing the shopping, etc. Do what I do, get another car for being silly, I have a 718 GT4 for that, in addition to the RS3 sportback.

I will Still say even after 3 years and taking the new s3 and R out at the time in 2021 that the gti CS and Leon cupra 300 was the pick of the 3

I always was a bmw guy, had 4 bmw cars a couple of lexus cars but its time to get an Audi. There is something special and mature about their cars. Build quality, materials they use, REAL AWD system. A8 or Q8... haven't decided yet.

@therlaxmax

14 күн бұрын

How about an s8 or an rs5?

I sound old but I wish Audi would still to their elegant design. Tho I love the colours on it, it seems like it would be design ott

I’ve got a 23 Golf r 20 years(333ps), with the DCC. The car is essence the same as this with rear diff etc. The car is brilliant in so many way. But, the steering just feels so numb. I have a 2009 focus RS and the steering in that is perfect, feedback and weighting are superb. Someone from VAG needs to get hold of one them, find out what they did with the steering and you’ve got the perfect car if they integrated in to their range. I purely mean the EHPS system!

@rupertm2542

3 ай бұрын

A further point would be the paddles. It would be epic if they could devise a way to have them so you can have them either column mounted or wheel mounted with a simple lever or something. I find with them on the wheel they are never where want them on corner exit. It picks up revs so fast in lower gear you need the next gear so quickly and lacks the torque to use the gear above. Having them column mounted would enable a much better experience in manual mode on tight country lanes. Even some roundabout you want the next gear just on the exit turn I find. Being cross armed doesn’t work for me.

Cool car!

Yeap Buddy! More Prototype Drive Video's Please

great car for the money! I have the RS3, but this is nice if you don't need the epic sound and power the legendary 5 provides;) It is only fair this gets what the R has already had...

Just wish they’d give us the manual like the Golf R!

making S4 power. nice!

I have found out that audi and mbz do the skinny tires mainly because they want their clients to visit service shop more often, where almost never BMW sells M cars with 30 size thickness and they dedicated to Michelin

YEah. More prototype drives. Definitely interested in upcoming EVs. See if you can get Rivian to give you an R2 prototype!

Welcome to Oman brother 🔥🔥

Good they kept the buttons

But not much changes , but I like the rally look❤.

What I really need is the new Audi Q5!

245kW damn, that's nice!!! I hope we get the 245kW in South Africa and not the reduced version

nice, im gonna buy one. I have the current s3 now.

@mauricetoussaint7283

2 ай бұрын

LOL, this isn't a new car, same as current one with some very minor changes. Audi do that to convince mugs they need to trade their current car for the 'new' one. Your money...

@naigamon

2 ай бұрын

@@mauricetoussaint7283yup and i have alot of it. Thanks for your input Mr. Fiesta :)

Great, wonder when will there be an inline-5 Audi RS3 or TT-RS?

@mauricetoussaint7283

2 ай бұрын

Didn't you get the memo, TT has been discontinued.

thanks for speaking out on behalf of most Audi fans :)

When we can expect full release ?

As we are not europe any more will the UK spec have a better sounding exhaust? As I’m sure I heard somewhere that US don’t have these rules and regs and their cars are still as loud as anything

@Richard_Turner

3 ай бұрын

No as you are a rule taker now the car is built to eu spec just you get no say in it. Not a big enough market to produce a specific model.

@junobd

3 ай бұрын

I’m sure the OPF model will still be sent to the UK, but here in the US we don’t get the Akropovic exhaust because it’s too loud for some states noise ordinance. We also don’t get the hatchback variant for the A/S/RS3’s.

Nice prototype.