Without the front S3 badge I don't think this car will sell alot at all esp at the new price point, it's a small thing but makes all the difference and could have saved this car
Affreux. A ce prix la! Les jantes, le plastique intérieur et mm le surplus de plastique extérieur c'est vraiment moche et jsui pro audi. Mais là ça devient de plus en plus moche. S3 faut arrêter avec ça aucune utilité !!
@@Scythrapeople that write such a thing like you just did just don’t understand the significance of history of something. You can buy everything aftermarket. But you shouldn’t have to on iconic Audi S model!
Je suis a 1000 pourcent d’accord avec toi Aujordui un generaliste comme Peugeot fait 10x mieux en tant que qualite de fabrication et materiaux utilisés , c’est une honte. Je pensais acheter ma premiere voiture neuve chez Audi, je me dirige tout droit vers Mercedes@@gregb4713
Like the car. Unfortunately the wheels do not do it justice. Will the Akrapovic exhaust be offered in the UK? The inside still looks a bit plasticy compared to the 8v model. Especially for a car with a few extras costing over £50k+. Interesting what the new Rs3 has to offer when it arrives.
Is there pops and bangs on the overrun ? On the 8Y S3 if your in gear maybe 2nd gear. Hard acceleration to about 4k rpm and you let go it does it. Does this one still do it ? That was one of the secrets of the 8Y S3. Oh and it sounds better once it’s warm.
Good thing aftermarket companies exist because throwing the S3 badge on is an easy fix even though nobody should have to worry about having to buy that to begin with. Not sure what audi was thinking
As much as the new badge font / lack of front badge IS annoying. I will be placing an order on May 15th, sportback either in Ascari blue or Glacier White. Decisions!
@@enekmartinyeta1215 i ordered the current version last Oct and took delivery at the end Mar, I’m so happy I didn’t wait, this looks like an s line a3, the Akro exhaust is an extra as is VC plus, they have done some serious cost saving on this car and it shows, what’s going on Audi? Are we still paying for diesel gate?
💯 % On the flip-side, you do get the sexy flat-bottom steering wheel again. Shame though that the Audi design team continues to hire more Honda engineers 😂 Thing has so many lines and angles - what happened to the lovely sleek designs that were present in the noughties and teens? People always wanna change a good thing 😞
Is the wagon version available in the USA? This seems like a great option for people (like me) who love the RS3 but think it's too expensive, this is a nice middle. I really like it!
So this "S3" is as powerful as the B8 Supercharged S4, but weighs less and has a drifty diff. Should make for one heck of a RS lite. However, I'm not loving the design. It doesn't look "s-like". Perhaps that's down to the missing S badge.
The colour is great, I have a 2023 Daytona grey S4, but it's not matte.. The lack of an S3 badge on the front of the car is such a ridiculous decision of the part of Audi, it's really hard to rationalize what the hell they were thinking? Also, why is the S3 disconnected from the flag logo on the back of the car? Why the hell would they do that? Honestly, I don't know what they're thinking, but as someone who's owned Audis for over 20 years, I think they're making some major mistakes with the badging. Also, the constant use of cheap plastics in the interiors, please stop! I can't stand all the piano black crap in my S4. Lastly, the move towards touch-screens for everything, has a single Audi engineer tried to use the touchscreen while driving on some of the roads in Canada and the US? Not only is it difficult because of the constant jostling about, it's borderline dangerous. The click-wheel was a way better solution. Touch-screens suck.
And an other one with no soul anymore.. It's getting more and more sad by the day 😟 I really wonder what's going on in their HQ, the decisions just don't make sense.
Looks so much like the first generation A45 AMG. The front and side profiles just don’t do it for me, as a previous owner of three generations of the S3 this one does not do it for me.
Gawd, its interiors are still full of nasty looking hard plastics... Not even with this video's post production they managed to look less cheap... Sad.
Inconsistency No.1, Grill, why A3 allstreet still comes with the old one? Inconsistency No.2, Flat four-ring badge, why other parts like engine cover still using the old (aka the prettier) one? Inconsistency No.3, S badge, removed from grill, using the new separated one on the back, but still using the old (aka the cooler) one on steering wheel, seat and door projector light Also, removing the checkered flag digital DRL (and repurpose that part into high beam?) is just awful. The new light signature DRL also worse than the old checkered flag. If you want go gimmicky, then at least go full-on gimmicky not some half baked over engineered junk. 8L is cute, 8P and 8V PFL are beautiful, 8V FL and 8Y PFL are okayish, but this? Oh dear.😱
Plastics on rear doors alongside that horendous piano black trend Elitists prices for nothing more than a generalist constructor, and that include all new Audis since 2019 They’re ain’t a premium brand anymore, i’ll go to Mercedes and won’t ever look back at Audi.
At this point Audi should get rid of the s3. I'm sorry, but this is just completely pointless. We've got the a3, rs3 - which is incredible and what's the point of an overpriced Golf R, with cheap materials, wearing the 4 rings? Meh
Why would you get rid of a bridge car like this???? The jump from a $30K A3 to a $70K RS3 is ridiculous- I bought mine just because of that-my S3 fit nicely between my Passat and my Camaro SS.... I've modded it slightly to get 390 hp out of it and I LOVE my little Pokemon....
The colour 👌🏽
Front is identical with this grill as A3 S line, with prefacelift they put badge and different grill to S3 and A3 sline
and that's the reason why I ordered new S3 with chromo package. You can't get it for A3 :D
Don't like how the rear 'S' logo is the new style but all the other places (steering, seats, door sill frame, etc..) still got the old style.
Great video mate, growing on me this especially in that matte Daytona colour. And the interior looks stunning 👌💯
Without the front S3 badge I don't think this car will sell alot at all esp at the new price point, it's a small thing but makes all the difference and could have saved this car
Affreux. A ce prix la! Les jantes, le plastique intérieur et mm le surplus de plastique extérieur c'est vraiment moche et jsui pro audi. Mais là ça devient de plus en plus moche. S3 faut arrêter avec ça aucune utilité !!
@@Scythrapeople that write such a thing like you just did just don’t understand the significance of history of something. You can buy everything aftermarket. But you shouldn’t have to on iconic Audi S model!
He is prob a bmw boy. Who hates other brands for no reason.
Je suis a 1000 pourcent d’accord avec toi
Aujordui un generaliste comme Peugeot fait 10x mieux en tant que qualite de fabrication et materiaux utilisés , c’est une honte.
Je pensais acheter ma premiere voiture neuve chez Audi, je me dirige tout droit vers Mercedes@@gregb4713
The prefacelift S3 8y has a more aggressive front
What a car.. its 50% badder than the one before it awesome.. this one will get you it trouble... Super job audi.. why would you want an RS3???
Who also feels like yanking the Audi badge from the engine cover and just putting onto that grill.
Imagine hand-cleaning those rims 😂
Like the car. Unfortunately the wheels do not do it justice. Will the Akrapovic exhaust be offered in the UK? The inside still looks a bit plasticy compared to the 8v model. Especially for a car with a few extras costing over £50k+. Interesting what the new Rs3 has to offer when it arrives.
Is there pops and bangs on the overrun ? On the 8Y S3 if your in gear maybe 2nd gear. Hard acceleration to about 4k rpm and you let go it does it. Does this one still do it ? That was one of the secrets of the 8Y S3. Oh and it sounds better once it’s warm.
Good thing aftermarket companies exist because throwing the S3 badge on is an easy fix even though nobody should have to worry about having to buy that to begin with. Not sure what audi was thinking
@@TheEryk03 It must be on the front grill
Sooo glad I got my new S3 before this came out, WTF is going on with Audi, are they deliberately trying to ruin the S / RS brand?
As much as the new badge font / lack of front badge IS annoying. I will be placing an order on May 15th, sportback either in Ascari blue or Glacier White. Decisions!
The first thing you have to do is get the badges for the front and remove that ugly a@& rear badge and replace with the old
@@enekmartinyeta1215 I will do, shouldn't have to do it though
@@rebel1052k absolutely not. Audi is completely loosing their minds , and fans.
@@enekmartinyeta1215 i ordered the current version last Oct and took delivery at the end Mar, I’m so happy I didn’t wait, this looks like an s line a3, the Akro exhaust is an extra as is VC plus, they have done some serious cost saving on this car and it shows, what’s going on Audi? Are we still paying for diesel gate?
Audi must bring back the front badge. Any idea how much horsepower will be for the RS3 facelift?
im sure its gnna be more than 450hp
@@PERFECT3345 I really hope so too. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Take the Trend back to Them!
Sounds better inside through the speakers than the dull tone outside😢
from what I know its not because of speakers but membrane that is mounted next to the engine
The removal of front badge on the S model, has to be done by a delusional person that knows nothing about a brands identity and history
💯 %
On the flip-side, you do get the sexy flat-bottom steering wheel again.
Shame though that the Audi design team continues to hire more Honda engineers 😂 Thing has so many lines and angles - what happened to the lovely sleek designs that were present in the noughties and teens? People always wanna change a good thing 😞
Is the wagon version available in the USA? This seems like a great option for people (like me) who love the RS3 but think it's too expensive, this is a nice middle. I really like it!
Dont buy new if its to expensive wtfff
@@Ch1ckennepper I would never buy new, but in 4 or 5 years this might be a nice option!
@@v____l That's crazy, the US market wants hatchbacks and wagons but they don't give it to us
@@bassmasta9117 yeah after 4 years is the best time to buy. But your still going much better with the older models in my opinion ;)
I also think not only the s models will loose front badge, but rs models too
Thinking about buying old bagde and attaching it to front grill, hmm
So this "S3" is as powerful as the B8 Supercharged S4, but weighs less and has a drifty diff. Should make for one heck of a RS lite. However, I'm not loving the design. It doesn't look "s-like". Perhaps that's down to the missing S badge.
The Akra Exhaust sounds not similar to my same Akra in the Golf R 20Year Edition...no Pops and Bangs...in the Audi?
A very good question. Also, a softlimiter and the Audi and not the Golf R...
The colour is great, I have a 2023 Daytona grey S4, but it's not matte.. The lack of an S3 badge on the front of the car is such a ridiculous decision of the part of Audi, it's really hard to rationalize what the hell they were thinking? Also, why is the S3 disconnected from the flag logo on the back of the car? Why the hell would they do that? Honestly, I don't know what they're thinking, but as someone who's owned Audis for over 20 years, I think they're making some major mistakes with the badging. Also, the constant use of cheap plastics in the interiors, please stop! I can't stand all the piano black crap in my S4. Lastly, the move towards touch-screens for everything, has a single Audi engineer tried to use the touchscreen while driving on some of the roads in Canada and the US? Not only is it difficult because of the constant jostling about, it's borderline dangerous. The click-wheel was a way better solution. Touch-screens suck.
Preach!
Facelift an the back, ok. Facelift at the front, no. And it´s not only because oft the missing badge.
Peggiorata esteticamente un bel po' rispetto al2018
The new gearshifter is even more lame then the old one
Now it looks like a clitoris
@@enekmartinyeta1215👍👍
The problem is the infotainment system, it looks cold and detached, no color or mood, just black, white and red.
Same steering wheel for too long now.
And an other one with no soul anymore.. It's getting more and more sad by the day 😟
I really wonder what's going on in their HQ, the decisions just don't make sense.
Come si chiama questo colore opaco?
За эти деньги абсолютно неконкурентное барахло. Как фанат Ауди говорю. Китай к сожалению вас сожрал, пережевал и выплюнул
This is so true
Looks so much like the first generation A45 AMG. The front and side profiles just don’t do it for me, as a previous owner of three generations of the S3 this one does not do it for me.
Well, it sounds... very bad. And it's Akrapovic...
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Nice car but why would someone buy 4cyl hatch if you can get used low kms bmw M2 or even M3/M4 if you want something bigger for same $$$.
whoever designed the plasticky rear bumper should be fired!!! Those are for sub $20000 cars, shame on you Audi
Which one you choose sedan or Sportback? Comment here👇
Gawd, its interiors are still full of nasty looking hard plastics... Not even with this video's post production they managed to look less cheap... Sad.
Inconsistency No.1, Grill, why A3 allstreet still comes with the old one?
Inconsistency No.2, Flat four-ring badge, why other parts like engine cover still using the old (aka the prettier) one?
Inconsistency No.3, S badge, removed from grill, using the new separated one on the back, but still using the old (aka the cooler) one on steering wheel, seat and door projector light
Also, removing the checkered flag digital DRL (and repurpose that part into high beam?) is just awful.
The new light signature DRL also worse than the old checkered flag. If you want go gimmicky, then at least go full-on gimmicky not some half baked over engineered junk.
8L is cute, 8P and 8V PFL are beautiful, 8V FL and 8Y PFL are okayish, but this? Oh dear.😱
Plastics on rear doors alongside that horendous piano black trend
Elitists prices for nothing more than a generalist constructor, and that include all new Audis since 2019
They’re ain’t a premium brand anymore, i’ll go to Mercedes and won’t ever look back at Audi.
yeaa sure, go with mercedes with even cheaper plastics even on luxury models lol
the prime of Audi is gone :-(.... had the 2017 model, way better
Wolf in sheep’s clothing- not a fan of the wheels
At this point Audi should get rid of the s3. I'm sorry, but this is just completely pointless. We've got the a3, rs3 - which is incredible and what's the point of an overpriced Golf R, with cheap materials, wearing the 4 rings? Meh
😂🤡
S3 is for someone who wants extra performance from A3 but less aggressive design like RS3.
Just like BMW they have 330i, M340i and M3.
Why would you get rid of a bridge car like this???? The jump from a $30K A3 to a $70K RS3 is ridiculous-
I bought mine just because of that-my S3 fit nicely between my Passat and my Camaro SS....
I've modded it slightly to get 390 hp out of it and I LOVE my little Pokemon....
@@amirnazhanagreed
@@amirnazhandiscrete like an A35