There are so many sports cars and hot hatches on the market at the moment that it’s almost too difficult to figure out which one you should go for. Audi has refreshed its offering for the class, with the introduction of the 2017 S3 sedan and Sportback hatch. And boy […]
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2017 Audi S3 Sedan review – the ultimate wet weather machine? (POV)
Audi introduced an update for the A3 and S3 range late last year, bringing a range of styling tweaks and some revised powertrains. For the 2017 S3 hot hatch (and sedan), power is boosted and the quattro system has bee tweaked for your enjoyment. Is it the ultimate wet weather […]
Video: 2017 Audi S3 sedan 0-100km/h in wet conditions
You’ve probably heard Audi boasting about its ‘quattro’ all-wheel drive system. But what does it mean for driving enthusiasts exactly? In short, in means sheer stability, confidence, and speed. We’re currently testing Audi’s latest S3 hot hatch, well, in sedan format, and we thought we’d put the quattro system to […]
2016 Audi A3 & S3 facelift revealed; increased tech, S3 gets more power
The facelifted 2016 Audi A3 and S3 have been unveiled, introducing a new-look front end and tidied up design that’s now more in line with other new models in the showroom. At the front are a set of updated xenon headlights with an intersecting line that joins up with the […]
Audi RS 3 sedan in the works, new 2.5T with 300kW – report
Audi is reportedly planning to introduce a sedan version of the muscular RS 3 performance hatch in the next year or so, building on the success of the A3 sedan. At the moment the RS 3 is only available in Sportback five-door hatch format. However, its less-insane brother, the S3, […]
ABT announces tuning kit for mental Audi RS 3 Sportback
Popular Audi tuner ABT has turned its attention to the latest Audi RS 3 Sportback super hatch for its latest project, and come up with a potent tune for those wanting more oomph. In standard form the latest RS 3 Sport, which has just been announced for Australia, comes with […]
Audi RS 3 Sportback on sale in Australia from $78,900
The 2015 Audi RS 3 Sportback super hatch will go on sale in Australia next month, becoming one of the most powerful and quickest hatchbacks on the market. Based on the already-swift Audi S3 hatch, the RS 3 gets a meatier 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 270kW of power and […]
ABT develops new tuning kit for 2015 Audi S3 sedan
Renowned Audi tuner ABT Sportsline is showing off its latest upgrade package for the 2015 Audi S3 sedan, giving it more power and some visual tweaks. Starting with 221kW channeled through a quattro all-wheel drive system, the cooking S3 is already a rather potent little unit for most. Not so, […]