Audi A3 2019 review: 35 TFSI sedan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- The Audi A3 1.4TFSI Sedan recently had its name changed to A3 35 TFSI. So, what does that mean? Richard Berry sets out to solve that riddle, along with giving you the answers to other questions about the A35 TFSI Sedan from what it’s like to drive and the safety features it has to how practical and fuel efficient it is.
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Lol car not too small for an average person. You are just too tall for an average car 😉😉😉
Great review
You are right. I'm too tall for this world. Thank you, Richard
@@carsguide Lol I love your reviews just by the way!
Its barely big enough for the average person, but then again the average person in this world is quite small. The front is actually surprisingly roomy for a car this small, but the back seat is one notch above a 2 seater. Basically unusable for adults. It just feels like a fairly poor value for the price when the backseat is so cramped. I'm never going to be back there, but I just feel like Im not getting much bang for my buck with a car this size. Test drove it, and it was great, but here in the US Audi's are on the expensive side for what we know is a very nice tarted up VW. The car is very nice, but then you see the price, and you start thinking about all the other cars you could get for the same money or less. I guess what I'm saying is that it would be great if there was just a little more car to this car. Obviously, better reliability would be great, but I'm not going to fault a German car for being a German car. It is what it is.
@@pj8761 Hit the nail on the head. I think for that price one should be considering Korean and Japanese cars these days. Hyundai, Honda, Kia and Toyota are coming up with some really interesting cars at a lower price. I am driving the bigger brother A4 B9 and it is the worst financial decision I have ever made I must say, compared to the VW Passat and Arteon.
Matome Ramphele average is around 6 inches 🤣
Why do car reviewers always want the car to be the size of a Ford Everest and back seats they can sprawl out in? It's a small car. It's not meant to haul 6 adults comfortably. Now Audi is going to make the next fen the size of an A4 and completely ruin what is perfect about the A3. Some people do value maneuverability over a fuel guzzling barge.
I find it interesting that my "fuel guzzling barge" (a pajero sport) gets the same fuel economy around town....
Very, very true. Small cars used to be just that. In the 70's you could park a Civic or Corolla anywhere.
I am 6' 3" and I love my A3. It fits me perfectly. I am an ice hockey goalie in Chicago and I get all my gear in the trunk easily. SUVs suck. They're ugly and do not handle well. When I took my A3 in for annual service at the dealer one time, they said they needed to keep it over a weekend. They gave me a Q5 as a loaner. I was less than happy. I thought they would just give me another A3 to loan.
When I asked to get an A3 to loan, the dealer said, "We only have Q5s as loaners, because most people like SUVs."
I was horrified. I took the Q5 because I needed a car. It sucked. I felt like I was going to run other cars off the road because it was so clumsy and slow. But I made due.
When I returned that terrible car, I made sure to tell the dealer how unhappy I was. I'm sure it made no difference. Most people do seem to like large, awful cars. I hope they make at least an A4 as an option for a loaner in the future.
@@club1fan552 Sad thing is, if you want a decent small car these days, you have to go Audi or Lexus.
I'm not sure who you're complaining about, he's just explaining what you're going to get
A fair and entertaining review, Richard. Can't understand all the negative noises from people who in all likelihood never even sat in an A3, let alone drive one. I test drove this model last week on behalf of a relative. I was initially concerned about the output from what looked a like a tiny 1.4 litre engine. While the car is no rocketship, the 110 kw/250 nm engine was up to the task of delivering smooth, economical power to most city trips. And the car does handle well, a far cry from nose-heavy Audis of old. The A3 probably makes more sense as a secondhand buy as it is now available in reasonably large numbers in the used car market.
I’m 170 cm, i live in a city. I have no kids. A3 perfect for me.
I have this exact car and love it!
will you recommend for first time buyer? is the back seats practical for daily run?
Yes. Not the roomiest backseat but practical enough for day to day if you don't have big passengers. @@keketsogift1750
WTF complains about the lack of proximity unlocking when you still need a hand to open the damn door?!
Giving it a 6/10 for practicality is a little unfair because you are 1.91m...besides you make your review funny hahaha
What's with the huffing and puffing Richard?
I know, I'm a bit out of breath aren't I? It was about 40 degrees that day and a shoot can get quite physical... maybe I need a stunt double? Any takers? Thanks Richard
Why did you show a car at a basketball court? Sure there is plenty of car parks around
Ha! The light was best in that corner, also it was getting busy and we didn't want other cars in the background. Cheers Richard
@@carsguide All good!
I juts got mine last Monday, it’s super comfy however I’m felling a noticeable turbo lag in the city I come from a Mini Cooper S f56, but I’m pretty happy with my car
This does not look like the new Audi A3 that’s due out 2019. Inside design is the same .
if you tall dont buy small car, if you small..you can buy big car and small car! how simply is that?
I'm 6'3" and love my A3.
Dude I'm 1,88m tall and this car is fine for me! Unless your kids are NBA players the back seats are ok for children or average height adults!
Legendary Review I have been waiting to watch
Awwww.... thank you. What other cars would you like to see us review? Cheers Richard
@@carsguide Whatever you review, not by other reviewers. Most reviewers regardless of countries are ,sorry, but boring... pretty much same type of toasts; especially the German guys doing 50 mins+ reviews.. too much effort to get info. But you are like Kimchi fried rice; very different and fun. :)
Mate, I think you beat Matt Watson of Carwow. I was only watching him because he was sorta entertaining, only until I found you :) Keep it up, I will be watching you.
I wish you has used the hatch. It looks nicer in my opinion and I presume it’s more practical.
Great new review style, bravo Sir Berry! Looking forward to the comparative analysis now possible with your clear points structure to compare rivals.
Trying hard to control my ❤️
I walk over to where you are
Eye to eye we need no words at
all--Crazy 4 U - Audi A3 😘🚘
hey Richard
comparing this to kia forte regardless of the price, which one do you recomned?
Great review Richard - agree re styling which is novel for a sedan as its rear 3/4 view is very stylish and I prefer to dumpy Sportback.
Oh god the Sportback.. it's so awkward looking. Audi could have created a Golf-ish looking hatch which would have been pretty, but nope. Thank you Richard
As a 173cm man I don’t suffer with these practicality issues 😂😂
Same story for me too at 179cm
The baby chair put me of the car
Can,t get exited over any german cars nowadays. They never change. Unlike korean cars, which are.
European cars do tend to slowly evolve from a design perspective - just look at the Porsche 911. I think the Korean carmakers are keen to grab our attention with new cutting edge designs and features as they set out to establish themselves further. Cheers Richard
The best anchor
If the A3 would maintain itself as it is and be a bit large, I would get it.
Fyi, don't like the New A4 shifter, so I dont want an a4.
Good car👍
When does the 2019 a3 come out for you lot in Australia 🇦🇺 or New Zealand ? I’m in UK 🇬🇧 & waiting for to have a release date
Arif Ramzan UK looking at late 2019 for the hatch and 2020 for the saloon...RS3 thereafter
Hi Richard, i got my Audi Dec 2018 ,68 reg A3 35TFSi does that make it a 2019 model? If yes, how do i project my Navigation from the small screen, unto the Dashboard screen just as you did at the beginning of the Video.
Dee Aris yes it is the 2019 mosel
And if you watch carefully, Mr Berry will demonstrate at the 4:00 mark exactly why SUVs have become such a popular family chariot. Kid seats are the interior space destroyer.
A van is still better, nobody needs an suv
HSV Commodore ‘nobody needs an SUV’? Really? Not all places you would like to get to are serviced by smooth dry tarmac buddy, and I cannot think of a single van that is enjoyable to drive even when conditions are good. A van is an appliance, not a vehicle.
R Soul you only Need an suv if you Go offroading and i think 99.9% of People never do that. A wagon Ort van is a much better choice (i do understand that you don't want a van tho)
Spot on mate. We're shooting the Audi Q5 review next week and I'll do the same thing with the car seat. I reckon it'll be much less of a pain in the back. Cheers Richard
At 9:40 it shows why SUVs should go away. Handling, parking, and fuel. Everyday in rush hour I'm so happy I drive a small car and can maneuver into tight spots no SUV dare try
Golf GTI with all the options ticked for the same price.... hmmm...
Best looking small saloon? Check new A-Class Sedan
Looks cheap
35 is the displacement of one cylinder... 35 cl
I’m thinking the new A3/Q3 can’t come soon enough! It all just looks a little too out of date... can’t wait for the new RS3 too!
Agreed. And that RS3 will be worth the wait. Cheers Richard
11.9/100km? Wow, I managed 9.3/100km from my Audi TTS. I drive slow enough for most in-laws.
TING TING TING I drive this car. I do 7.3/100km.
I drive the 1.4 tsi with 5.6/100 km
hello u r too tall for the car, the average joe is not 1.93!!!
Best looking? It looks outdated and exact same for past 10 yrs
Agree, but it doesn't Look as dated as bmw's, because only some Audi Models look dated, but every bmw looks like a 10 year old car (inside and out)
I think the looks have held up well, but they have hardly changed yes... cheers
Richard
11.9l/100km? kinda of atrocious...my bmw 135i is doing 11.5...and has more than 320ps with bmw performance tuning kit.... u shld be looking at closer to 6l/100km....50/50 urban/highway
Kian Boon Chua I drive the car and it's never been above 8l per 100km
Biased 10 for design
This guy looks like Chris Evans!
You mean Edward Norton!
You look like captain America
I am 199 cm :)))
Speak in custom units. What's that in inches?
Great car, but this is a relatively poor value. If you must, this is a 2 or 3 year lease car because of the poor warranty, and the proven poor history of reliability that shows you will be needing to use the warranty and then some.
I think lost cars have reliability problems, I’ve had a new 2015 Mini Cooper S for 4 years and it had a ton of problems, last Monday I got my new a3 i hope a have better luck this time
@@davidc.7838 Get a Lexus, problem solves
beybladeking Lexus are not available in Mexico, also I already got the a3
Now that's the most expensive Golf I've ever seen.
Poor standard safety tech and 3yr (even VW and stable-mate Skoda are 5yrs) warranty? Are they having a laugh?
I think the next A3 will be muuuuuuuuuuch better in every way - hopefully Audi will see the light in terms of the warranty, too. Cheers Richard
That is one sad screen :(
U need to catch ur breath first mate😁
I know! It was hot and I had a cold... and yeah ok excuses excuses...cheers Richard
humanity 9 AHAHAHAHA
You look like the kind of hipster who'd sneer at people owning cars...?
go check the A class, way better than this
I don't think it looks that good, pretty bland to be honest. I think the new Kia Cerato looks way better
... and most likely more reliable..
Greg Burville well yep, the Audi costs twice as more too and is half as good as a Kia. No idea why anyone would consider the Audi
The new Cerato Sedan is pretty good looking... and yes, better value. Cheers Richard
Too boring
This car seem to be made for Asians only... haha
the interior is UNACCEPTABLE. PERIOD!