Audi's new A3 - I'm not sure it's an improvement

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  • @TonyyHD
    @TonyyHD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    It seems unfair to compare the "standard" line to the S-Line exterior package. Audi released the upgraded S-Line model (the green car) alongside the standard line (red car you picked). Comparing these two variations directly would be a more accurate assessment.

    • @oliver_mendi
      @oliver_mendi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      exactly what i was thinking

  • @IK_MK
    @IK_MK 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    It's not bad looking alone but when you put it next to a picture of the old one, it starts to look worse

  • @kofib3
    @kofib3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Front looks like someone stole the 4 ring badge.

    • @prrrakrrra
      @prrrakrrra 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      And people pay extra for that 😂😂

    • @kofib3
      @kofib3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@prrrakrrra crazy world, but their money, their choice 🤷🏽

  • @user-vn6kv7tg1k
    @user-vn6kv7tg1k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    3:45 i think those pictures are non S-line and S-line A3, both with silver optics package

  • @Oopsss5
    @Oopsss5 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You are comparing a preface-lift S-line with a facelift non S-line. It isn't surprising the S-line looks better. If you look at the facelift S-line, it actually looks a ton better than the non-S-line.

  • @niekwesteneng
    @niekwesteneng 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The exhaust are fake at the old one, they are both closed

  • @danielc9691
    @danielc9691 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    4:13 that's not black optics, that is the S-Line design, the more aggressive front end from the full S car.

    • @AndrewTSq
      @AndrewTSq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the same front, but I do not have the S-line package, so thats a bit wierd. (mine have black trim) edit: really wierd actually, I wonder if the S-line optics was an option? cause I do not have the S-line interiour. (Bought it used)

  • @TheEryk03
    @TheEryk03 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    You compare pre face lift S line version to NONE S line face lift verison... You compare oranges to apples.

  • @vavi_
    @vavi_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    the front looks like a previous gen Susuki Swift

    • @uncleearl100
      @uncleearl100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That was the first thing I thought when I saw it.

    • @AndrewTSq
      @AndrewTSq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      haha you are right. I thought Mazda MX-5 :) but Suzuki might be the better choice.

  • @vengeance86
    @vengeance86 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I think I like that The A3 lowered its sport persona and brought a more classy look to it. despite the fact that the improvements made I feel are nothing impressive

  • @justincredible1990
    @justincredible1990 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I prefer this new one. It looks a lot cleaner and the rear taillights are pretty ETron esque. Only thing I don't like (about both of them) is the side profile. You say it's muscular but it looks like melted cheese to me.

  • @maximiacovacci
    @maximiacovacci 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    bro you comparing the limousine version that is completely different from the standard version

  • @danielc9691
    @danielc9691 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The red car you are analysing is the non S-Line A3. The S-Line of the new facelift is this th-cam.com/video/mPlnu70kCz4/w-d-xo.html

  • @gnerd07
    @gnerd07 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It looks like a base version compared to the previous car. Do you know how crazy that is lol.
    If you can't improve it leave it alone!

    • @MrSamsam911
      @MrSamsam911 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thats cuz it is. hes comparing the base new one vs the sline

  • @matteotc
    @matteotc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Old version is way better.
    2016 il still my favourite

  • @mordredma
    @mordredma 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Looks so cheap now it really pairs with the full plastic interior, very consistent design inside out for sure.

    • @AndrewTSq
      @AndrewTSq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do not understand Audi with the plastic, even on the old model they were like "Hey, look we now use recycled plastic to make the fabric, so its old bottles from the ocean".. I am not sure that feels premium :D

  • @JimmyDeneus-e9k
    @JimmyDeneus-e9k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First of all, the 2025 model it's new but I wanna see the interior

  • @michaelkhoo
    @michaelkhoo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    felt like they are trying to bring in some of the mercedes design language into the new A3. bad decision..

  • @ownmazahreh8112
    @ownmazahreh8112 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    looks like the 23 accent

    • @0majors0
      @0majors0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly

  • @andersjensen1499
    @andersjensen1499 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Design wise I liked the old one better

  • @AndrewTSq
    @AndrewTSq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    about the piano black at the gearshift, you can actually get it matt (I have that), not sure on the facelift if its still doable :) I prefer the old front, the new looks somehow like a Mazda MX-5 for some reason.. its more of a Pixar Cars front now. The rear I think looks nice, especially if you put the exhausts like you showed .

  • @haakn
    @haakn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't understand why they are refreshing this when there are models many years older than this that look so dated, especially interior wise. Really wrong priorities and bad decisions from Audi recently.

  • @fl.sal.27
    @fl.sal.27 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    On the pre face lift,the tail pipes are fake.

  • @mrmonday42
    @mrmonday42 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It seems like a lot of the design updates this year have been a step backward compared to the predecessor.

  • @6cmh3
    @6cmh3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the fact that you can change the DRL's and hope more automakers do this

  • @gpower6153
    @gpower6153 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The S3 is an A3 with S line and the 4 exhausts. S-Modells are always the S line with more Power and the 4 exhausts! Next step is the RS.
    In 3:14 you show the S line on top vs the non S line at the bottom. It seems to be unfair to compare the prefacelift with S line vs the facelift without S line

  • @kaigordon2900
    @kaigordon2900 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The hatchback’s graphics are wayyy better, I don’t know why the sedan and hatchback look so different now but all the negative changes you point out here don’t apply to the new hatchback.
    Perhaps the hatchback is not available in the US? I hope you get it over there though.

    • @ryannatividad3137
      @ryannatividad3137 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree...and it's not available in the US. I think these small cars always look like they should be longer when they are in the sedan body style. These smaller cars more often than not seem to look better proportionally, and definitely function way better as hatchbacks. Unfortunately the US market doesn't seem to like hatchbacks, especially as "luxury" or "premium" vehicles these days.

  • @kamo2928
    @kamo2928 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Front bumber looks terrible compared to the pre-facelift

  • @YabrakProds
    @YabrakProds 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i was watching a review yesterday of the new A3 and i was thinking to myself "why does this look worse than the pre-facelift?" and this video is explaining exactly what i was thinking yesterday
    I'm not a designer or savvy person but if i had to put it into words I'd say the new A3 is "muted", it's held back, it's missing something... this video goes into more detail on it

  • @MrSamsam911
    @MrSamsam911 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1. i think the new one is a nice subtle change. 2. Your comparing the S-line to the new base version.... like cmon the minimum u could do is compare the correct models.

  • @gogivan88
    @gogivan88 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you think about the new Font Style on the back side. A3

  • @reynhart66
    @reynhart66 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    See presentations of the new A3 but with S-Line package, it's more worst by far ! Than the previous s-line version and than the basic version you comment.
    The fake front intake are huge, unpainted pieces of cheap plastic, the front grill are horrible, same plastic not even gloss black with a strange form, very childish.
    The S3 should be a good car with a quattro system inspired from the RS and possibly more rear biased than the actual, very near from a Golf R I suppose. It has this ugly front grill but the intakes aren't fake and it keep the 4 exhaust, so no drama.
    Thks for your work mate, very appreciated

  • @vernplaysguitar
    @vernplaysguitar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks like the mk4 focus 😅

  • @artur3983
    @artur3983 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there any info that heating steering wheel will be finally available in Audi A3/S3 2024-2025?

  • @jeeprt
    @jeeprt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Audi effed that one up !

  • @ii_dynasty
    @ii_dynasty 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn't aston martin have drls in 2007 as well?

  • @joshuathomas512
    @joshuathomas512 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Custom drl design is actually pretty cool, but the matrix off doesn't look great, also looks more like a Jetta now

  • @colinrenfrew48
    @colinrenfrew48 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think they’ve struggled to try and tweak the car. The new exterior detailing is questionable, but the interior is better. Overall, it’s a pass for me.

  • @SeabassSeeker
    @SeabassSeeker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The rear end design of the new one is much better but the front side is a disaster 😢

  • @icetee6559
    @icetee6559 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The new gen looks like Volkswagen… i don’t like it, The pre face lift was perfect. I think if we’re tryna compete with bmw we gotta do better. BUT I’ll cut some slack n wait for the higher performance models 🤷🏾‍♂️ maybe they’ll change my mind, I doubt it, kinda disappointed.

  • @savagedpepe6930
    @savagedpepe6930 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    glad I went for the 2023 model

  • @macaron3141592653
    @macaron3141592653 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The logo placement really ruins the front, it accentuates the grill missing its top 2 inches and its super awkward. They didn't have to change the looks, for real.

  • @TheQwertyzero
    @TheQwertyzero 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope you mentioned a huge front overhanging, that makes this car look very disproportional

  • @der4815162342
    @der4815162342 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    agreed. sadly they hit the most beautiful small sedan on the market with the good old ugly stick for 2024. although to be fair you are comparing s-line(old) with non s-line(new)
    biggest change on the interior is the ambient lighting / door panels (looks quite cool tbh)

  • @Lioin
    @Lioin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You usually do a good job but this is not a good comparison. You're talking about black optics pack when you're looking at the old S-line and then compare it to the new version that is not the S-line.

  • @onurrrgultekin
    @onurrrgultekin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is no old-fashioned internal-external innovation, maybe you can tell if you look through a microscope 😵‍💫 I understand why people prefer Vw Golf and BMW 1 series

  • @luisartglv7173
    @luisartglv7173 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks cheaper somehow, very much in line with what german manufacturers have been doing lately.

  • @icetee6559
    @icetee6559 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The more I watched the video the more disappointed I got, I think at least 85-90% of the last gen was undoubtedly better lookin imo, interior & exterior. Let’s just hope performance is way up there!

  • @markmulder996
    @markmulder996 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely love the new 2024 audi A3/S3. Because thanks to the facelift, Audi sold out the 2023 stock with a whopping 18% discount.
    Guess who just got himself a November 2023 Audi S3 :)

  • @desenherodmnc4855
    @desenherodmnc4855 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The place of the front logo, it's a little out of place.

  • @alainprevost5374
    @alainprevost5374 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Call me retrograde but Audi getting in the boat of stupid light gimmicks, huge grills, oversized cars, I feel they lost their class and status.
    nowadays Audi look like a chinese knockoff of Audi
    Their peak was 2008s -2015s

  • @user-sh5ps2hi6e
    @user-sh5ps2hi6e 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks unspectular modern. My favorite One is the Allstreet Version. You don´t need to buy a SUV. It has more Space +30mm from the Ground. That´s SUV Standard. Free Space around 170mm!!!

  • @jamesaron1967
    @jamesaron1967 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The front logo raised above the grill is the most annoying change. Terrible aesthetic decision.

  • @tyricrichards8214
    @tyricrichards8214 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The facelift sline versions looks better

  • @rendelecollins7800
    @rendelecollins7800 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you design the rs3 I have all the parts that will be on the new refresh

  • @lhmocs6368
    @lhmocs6368 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like that its not as sporty, but the grille is weird.

  • @rafjcee6619
    @rafjcee6619 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why compare base model to s line model

  • @JoziGB
    @JoziGB 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Apple vs Tomatoes kinda comparison

  • @RWR_
    @RWR_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New base model looks more like an A4.

  • @OMG-ef8qr
    @OMG-ef8qr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On the thumbnail the 2021 look like the 24 n visiversa

  • @iamuncleluke4958
    @iamuncleluke4958 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the first time you made a very big mistake in your comparisons. S line must be compared to S line.

  • @tokyo7815
    @tokyo7815 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The new badge looks very cheap

  • @Timmax95
    @Timmax95 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The blue one is the S-Line (and not Black Optics) that’s why it looks exactly like the S3. It has the same bumper as the S3.
    Furthermore you then compared the old S-Line with the new Standard A3. The new S-Line looks quite different.

  • @MartinJakobs
    @MartinJakobs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    „Triangular air intake“ more like: triangular black plastic fake air intake

  • @colinrenfrew48
    @colinrenfrew48 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree 100%

  • @govindersingh3058
    @govindersingh3058 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    looks like a ford focus with audi headlights

  • @arandominternetperson4462
    @arandominternetperson4462 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do German car makers love calling their overpriced small sedans "Compact Limousines". It's kind of ironic if you think about it.

  • @LewisWebster
    @LewisWebster 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Forget facelift and pre facelift the 2017-2019 previous generation is far better looking

  • @juancarlosgroman8628
    @juancarlosgroman8628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is certainly NOT ...mid cycle changes/restyles always feel like an afterthought =/ plus those rings look so out of place

  • @RWR_
    @RWR_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:07...is that the same driver for both Audi's?....come on now @Audi, where on earth is that Diversity we(me) looking for??

  • @blairbrown4812
    @blairbrown4812 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really? Because I think it's an improvement.

  • @0majors0
    @0majors0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m just disappointed 😔. I had a 2014 A7 and is was a beautiful design direction but here recently Audi is looking like a premium Kia

  • @ChristianSongs7777
    @ChristianSongs7777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the new front design looks like a Suzuki on steroids... Audi has completely missed the mark on this one 🙅

  • @privateprivate1865
    @privateprivate1865 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imo 99.9% of modern automobiles are either bland, too busy or ugly.
    These cars look just like countless cars before them.

  • @hollowtian6148
    @hollowtian6148 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The new one looks like a BMW 2 series… the Old one is more Unique.

  • @smoath
    @smoath 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very odd design changes. Shame

  • @VaunShiz
    @VaunShiz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Grill is looking a little 2017 genesis G70

  • @maximiacovacci
    @maximiacovacci 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    anyway that shit limousine version isnt avaiable in eu thanks god

  • @Bastiify
    @Bastiify หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buuuuuh no s-line 2025 😮😮😮

  • @G82Watts
    @G82Watts 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bmw 3 series looks so much nicer shame on audi

  • @ghibranatsaury2826
    @ghibranatsaury2826 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jadi Kaya ada brio² nya gitu 🗿

  • @culturalhouse2643
    @culturalhouse2643 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like a Kia gt. C’mon Audi. Stop with the fake vents and squiggly lines

  • @shreyasghanta
    @shreyasghanta 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is no need to change a design that is good. I hate it when car reviewers complain about a design being outdated. If it is good don't touch it.

  • @mute1259
    @mute1259 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The new one looks cheap. As if it were from a lower range

  • @MarphyW
    @MarphyW 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wtf is Audi doing? Looks like a badly made Chinese copy of the A3

  • @traphousefour
    @traphousefour 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    audi over styling their cars since 2020

  • @SChapps
    @SChapps 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New cars continue to progressively get more and more bland.

  • @Don-pk2uy
    @Don-pk2uy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Massive fail by Audi

  • @valentinbuchmeier8762
    @valentinbuchmeier8762 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All in all just uninformed

  • @user-Markk81
    @user-Markk81 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Disaster...

  • @HectorRodriguez-zg8mn
    @HectorRodriguez-zg8mn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s giving Hyundai Elantra 2017

    • @0majors0
      @0majors0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bingo

  • @theok391
    @theok391 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its over. Audi got the Bmw grill treatment too, just like Mercedes.

  • @maksimpaschenko3324
    @maksimpaschenko3324 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First

  • @RWR_
    @RWR_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if any of the car designers responsible for the work ever watch these videos?

  • @BrateTebra123
    @BrateTebra123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a waste of time. Comparing ols S-line to the base model... Claiming that you need at least 200hp in a hatchback... what a joke of a TH-camr...

  • @uncleruckus9241
    @uncleruckus9241 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks like a Hyundai now.

  • @blackcow8114
    @blackcow8114 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    looks like a hyundai.

  • @skofijak
    @skofijak 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WTF is this? Alfa Romeo?

  • @matthoffman8162
    @matthoffman8162 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Audi is shite now. Too bad.

    • @pramey
      @pramey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      audi been shite for 10 years now

    • @matthoffman8162
      @matthoffman8162 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pramey Yup. i was trynna be nice..lol

    • @pramey
      @pramey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matthoffman8162 😭😭😭😭

  • @eeeerfrfrfrfwedwd
    @eeeerfrfrfrfwedwd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks like Hyundai