NEW Audi A3: The Best Premium Hatchback? First Look | 4K
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- Good news if you're looking for a premium German hatchback - one of the best just got better. Rory takes a first look at the new Audi A3.
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All these updates yet Audi still hasn’t updated the A4 and A5 interiors. Much needed new model update needed!
They won’t get an update but rather an entire new generation
The new heneration is coming very soon
2025 will be completely new I think! I saw a prototype testing video
Audi's interior is a total joke tbh. It's just screen upon screen, so boring.
@@miladrahim5437 I like it, personally l prefer it more than the bmw and merc.
“it’s totally pointless!” never a truer word has been spoken!!!😂😂😂
Who cares about a headlamp "dance"?
Why are they putting the s-line red stripe on the A3 logo? Other than that it looks great. Glad to see real climate control buttons aswell
Looks great?it looks like a cheap big A1 citycarver 🤮🤮🤮🤮
well they are doing the same thing with the new electric q8.
It’s to show it’s a launch edition
@@lucafaso8129 those fake grills though lol
It looks so bad with the RS/S red stripe at the back, especially when it says A3 next to it, the pre-facelift (2022) looks a lot better too.
The sharper front, and those wheels make it look like a Golf with Audi badging...
It is 😂 same platform, what u mean lmfaoo
@@senoow4215 yeah but he's obviously referring to looks
because it is lmao
still valid point that explains a lot@@JaydenAndrewsTech
yea but way cheaper than a golf after 2 years used.
The facelift 8V is still peak A3 for me.
Had a 2008 A3 Hatch and currently a 2016 A3 etron sportback. I've been waiting for this to come out for a long time. Excited to see it finally.
Mate you truly have created a new era of car representation. The car video review was amazing . Concise and brilliant review therefore the viewer enjoyed every second of it without getting bored !
I second that. Rory and the team are exceptional at their craft.
are you for real. oo new headlight, new lower bumper, new tails light ooo exhaust , nice interior design. ok 30k to buy, done . hahahahahah amazing review
@@serz1885 😂😂😂
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@@Kylirr what why?
Audi people: remove that red flag from the regular badging immediately!
Thanks Rory. You've got to admire Audi for sticking with the basic profile which hasn't really changed over 15 years. I am sure they must have a very strong, repeat customer base. Like the bonnet gas strut, don't like the (too big) dummy air intakes. Looking forward to the S3!
Not a big fan of the red S-line/S badge next to the A3 on the back.
That front badge looks like a fridge magnet 😂
The colour is District Green. Looks great on my A4 Avant!!
I'm sorry Rory did I hear you say an Audi in 2024 will come with a manual transmission!? That is awesome!!!
ditching the gti asap. hope they bring the manuals to canada
A manual trans for the US?
Why did they put the red badge next to the a3 makes it looks like it's trying to be an S3 or RS3
Like VW putting R badges on their base models. LOL
That interior smacks of SEAT ...
Seat is just cheaper VW
No longer
@@jimboh.2654nope that’s Skoda. Seat has always been on par with vw
Not quite, SEAT still well below Audi.
It is a Seat. It is a Skoda and Volkswagen too.
absolutely. I just bought one. Love it!
I love the growth trajectory in AutoTrader
Great review, just another small detail, I noticed they moved the S-line badge from the wings to now having a red stripe next to the A3 badge...it doesn't really say much as opposed to the old S-line badge on the fender
Seriously man, im in love with this car!!! Looks amazing!!! My dream to have one!!! Good job Audi, great video guys!
How is the continuing use of cheap looking gloss black plastic in the interior an upgrade?
No go zone in my RS3. You only have to brush it with your hand and it looks a mess. No idea why Audi use it - probably dirt cheap to procure.
Because it looks sleek design wise but horrible practical wise. Bmw even offers it as an option. And if you dont like it you could always opt for a different trim.
That front and that slope bonnet . For a moment there it reminded me of the Golf 7 GTi 🤔
So a bit of a change of trim and technology. Wow how exciting.
That sonos system has me interested now 🤤
the 8V Facelift still looks better than the current 8Y pre and post facelift in my opinion
I’m na owner of an A3 35 S-line full (48.5K). I would never change for this.. personally:
- deleted front grid in favour of those flat lines lower the sportive nature of the car
- despite I’m not a fan, fake exhaust were adding details and lines on rear bumper, making it harmonious. Now is like a big black block behind, gives me feeling of a big booty
- chromes on the air outlets give me a sense of cheap, satin finished was more premium
This is one of Rory's shortest reviews.. to be honest. It's still a brilliant review, as always.
Love my Audi A3 and this looks fantastic. Nice to see physical buttons, just wish it came as a 3 door would look even more fantastic.
I’ll have to agree that it looks really nice 👍
It looks like a cheap big A1 citycarver 🤮🤮🤮
@@lucafaso8129why are you butt hurt? Crying in every comment, like if you were asked to design a car you could, the car looks great, it’s just jealousy and poverty that won’t allow you see it
Sorry I don't think it does.
That grill would be even more fire in gloss black.
The main thing preventing me from going from my A6 to an S5 or S4 is that iPad glued to the dashboard setup. The A6 has the infotainment screen nicely integrated and keeping enough tactile buttons without going too far with screens. Just like the A3 as well. I’d sooner get an RS3 than an S5.
So good looking! Love this new facelift 😍
Mine had an issue with the DSG after 22k miles. Timely serviced at the dealer always. They quoted $2,200. They’re fun while they work but when problems start (and they will) RUN
It looks great, if I would get a new car I would totally get this one.
Btw excellent video ;)
whats with the S like badge on the back? Is it an A3 or an S3?
I hate how the US market does not sell more hatchbacks. I really wish they offered an S3 or A3 wagon in America.
There is no a3 wagon? Or do you mean hatchback?
@@j800q There is an A4 wagon but I prefer the smaller hatchback design like A3/S3 in Europe. I guess USA market demand is too low for these companies to offer luxury hatchbacks.
Great. Now give us an s3 and rs3 hatch for USA and Canada.
crazy how they still dont offer them...and probably never will.
Or any A3 hatch in Canada!
No, hahaha
Just move to the civilised part of the world and you can have nice things
@@mrcaboosevg6089What is it with Europeans always hating on the US? Are u jealous or just unhappy?? Let everyone live how they wanna live. That's coming from me, a german.
I have the current 35 TFSI - this looks to be a quite minor but nice update
Rory, amongst other vehicles, I own an A4 allroad. I usually reserve it for my 18 year old daughter when she visits from her University. On her last visit recently, she surely took it on all roads... No real damage yet the car was a mess, the rims with winter tires here in mid-winter Canada, full of salt and mud. About the A3 and S3, Audi had made a big mistake. Only available as a sedan here. That pushes it off my shopping list and anyhow, I enjoy the allroad as it has to stretch its legs once in a while, and so do I. Just thinking about when she will buy her own car. My bet is that it will be a hatch or a wagon. Great review as usual. Wishing Audi Canada not to abandon the hatch.
Love it. Looks clean
Does it come with adaptive cruise as standard though???
Looks amazing 🥰...wait so how will the manual gearbox look 🤔?
I’m just glad they kept with at least some analogue buttons
Excellent review.😊
Beautiful Audi A3, I like the car beautiful green olive color.
Amazing change to still badge it A3 and just have red stipe only on the back to distinguish it as an S.
You work very hard
So we've had, Octavia, Golf and A3 now, just the Leon facelift to go now!!
- Love BIG WIDE grille!
- Love DSG switch on the central console!
- Sonos soundsystem I am a BIG fan!
All boxes ticked you nailed it AUDI 👍
From what I can see, I love it. I have an A4 Avant and I am due to change and was thinking of another A4 but this may have changed my mind
Quality in the A3 will come as a shock. I went from an S4 to the new RS3 and the drop in quality is very noticeable. Lots of cost cutting going on in the A3, the aircon for example, takes 10 mins to clear a screen - same issue as the A1, as they've used the same parts. My S4 would clear in less than a minute.
Audi is really ahead in technology and innovations. Lovely Car ❤🎉
Woah love new green color ❤❤❤
Thank you for pointing out the old USBs on a supposed update.
Yea should have beeb usb-D
Driven by what wheels? Front?
"It's all about width to Audi when it comes to design"😂
Looking nice
When is this update available on the market?
Price is bang on
They actually made the achievement of making a face-lift look worse than the original one
Those lights look so cool but all I am thinking about is when they brake... No Halfords job in this case
Will this be on motibility?
Really keen to see what the RS version of this will look like
what will be locked behind subscriptions?
Very nice; just a shame some dipstick went and bolted the steering wheel on the wrong side!
Having owed the Current model A3 S line with the comfort and sound package, the interior upgrades don’t seem to worth it. The B&O speakers were great (I’m sure the sonos ones are too), not sure why the gear selector has changed too?
Ambient lighting is a nice change though. Probably being bias but not a fan of the exterior changes.
Yeah completely agree. I have the same with the later “Tech pack pro” (sunroof, 360 camera, etc) and I’m just sat here watching this thinking “yeah I’ll keep mine thanks”. I think if you have black badges with the chrome strip around the grill, it looks so much better than this facelift
@@LexiMae17chrome trims are tacky imo. We're finally getting rid of tacky chrome trims around the windows these days and long may it continue everywhere else
@@livinagoodlife I mean usually I agree but if done correctly they can look okay. The changes to the MY24 facelift arent enough to make me want to change
The sound system is mostly the same lol...just different branding and better music integration. the headlights lights and gear nubs are cost cutting techniques. They are definitely cheaper to produce in this facelift. The grill and the interior fabric is really nice though, remeber this car isnt for you, its for a buyer that doesnt have an a3
I have current S3 and i find that this is how it should have been done in the first place. Gonna order the new s3 when available.
I have audi a4 3.0 avant 2017 but this is new audi is another level of supercar
Supercar. LOL
I wasn't expecting you to be reviewing this car in salalah that caught me off guard
I will get either this one as a plug in or the new Golf GTE 👍
My Mrs has a 8Y RS3, which is about the best looking hatchback ever. Unless the new RS3 is a MAJOR step up mechanically, we certainly won't be going for this new one based on the base model's looks.
That is the top of range Black with the tech pack, so more like 40K! Like the green, but would prefer a black wheel option as well. Might consider as a replacement for my BMW 1 series.
You forgot to say that a lot of things are subscription only (Apple car play, dual climate, matrix lights) and that makes a very big difference.
Apple car play is subsciption based now ? xD
@@DeBen1994 no, but Audi system will be, allowing certain apps be available with payment. Several articles about it, read some.
Subscription? What are you on? My new RS3 came with all that as standard. You don't pay subscriptions for anything, unless you mean options, which tend to be in packages.
@@mauricetoussaint7283 go read the motor1 website article about it.
Can you also make review on 2024 audi a5 45 tfsi? Im getting it, but delvery is in few months =(. Would be nice reminder of what im getting =). Regarding A3, had it in spain. 80kw with turbo had more kick than expected (of this enginee type)
It's not new. Barely a face lift
Hope you cover the sedan version as well, preferably RS3 Sedan.
Nice to see the e-tron GT's design language trickel down to the A3.
Good looking-its made to look ELECTRIC with the smaller front grill and no visible exhaust in the back.
I didn't notice the colour until you told me
If Audi brought out a manual S3 I’d be sold
Pointless putting a manual in an S3, no one would buy it. Move on FFS.
Buy the 8L s3 or 2013-2016 s3 then ??🤣🤣
@@Ztxk94 I don’t want an old car with a dated interior?
@@luciussander8217 yes they would. I would.
@@luciussander8217 someone’s an automatic license holder
Thanks for sharing but will this colour be available in the UK?
Any colour is available through Audi Exclusive in the UK.
Maybe I’m too used to having a gearstick but those gear selectors where you push a slider forward to go backwards and pull it backward to go forwards is so counter intuitive. I see the same on Stellantis products and when I set off I’m forever having to check I’ve not put the thing in reverse by mistake. 3 point turns are fiddly affairs as well, you can forget about keeping an eye on your surroundings when you’re having to look down all the time to faff about with a tiddly little switch
Mate, its literally push all the way forward for Drive and all the way back for reverse. Whats so difficult about that?
@@fl1xmeister699 cos in my car it’s the absolute opposite way round
a class over this any day tbh
This is a spectacularly drab colour.
How about the subscriptions for AC?? At least here in EU
Hi Rory, I cannot find this car on Autotrader, is it only available in Ireland. Audi are quoting it’s arrival in 2025 in England. Have you any updates on this.
WOW, that looks great
Il like it
It’s giving etron gt vibes
looks amazing
Has quality improved in the interior? This seemed to be one of the main criticisms of the pre facelift, especially compared to the previous gen car.
Quality - only minor areas, where they've used cheap plastics. I have an 8Y RS3 and it's not as bad as some make out, in fact it is actually a really nice place to be. Just need to lose the piano black trim and upgrade the plastics around the seats and doors.
Good looking car at a reasonable price. Great video Rory
Look like a big cheap A1 citycarver 🤮🤮🤮
I mean was very quick carwow do a better job at showcasing important things
Not reasonable pricing at all, it's ridiculous
Nice car, but what on earth have they done with the front? I always liked the A3 ‘stance’, but this one looks like it’s melted a bit and the front has collapsed.
You are in Oman with a german car? I loved Oman, hopefully you had to see many parts of Oman as well!
Love the design of this thing, pretty well-balanced. I also appreciate that they will be doing a full-on hybrid, and that Audi is embracing this technology (finally). What is a bummer, though, is that although hybrids are great and a more sensible choice for many, they will not sell in huge numbers. Why you ask? Because governments are pushing EVs, giving subsidies only to full EVs, no bonuses whatsoever to hybrids. Over here in mainland Europe it's near damn impossible to charge your EV at home so hybrids would be ideal. But how can you justify paying 1/3 more... Well, anyways, a good car! Looking forward to Audi bringing this design language over to their SUV line-up, those small- and mid-size SUVs are overdue for an upgrade.
I prefer the more basic original look to the A3. Looks more like a golf now.
Why the red S style badge?
I own a Sonos arc soundbar it's good for movies for soundbar standards but not good for music
Audi cost cutting, Sonos is cheaper than B&O or BOSE.
@@mauricetoussaint7283 They are using same speakers and amplifier as B&O, this Sonos one integrates differently though.
the best channel
When will appear the ne Q5?!😐
What the love child of a challenger tank and a guppy fish 🐟 would look like. Topped off in that glorious decomposing green hue .
As for the headlights, why do they have option to play Tetris on them ?!
I don’t need 4 “ modes”, just come on at night and stay off during the day !
Apart from that, marvellous!
Like the colour but no doubt that's an optional extra at silly money, but otherwise yeah looks good. 👍👍
Wish we got the hatch in North America.
At least we still get the GTI & R.
Why no hatch in the US? Boooo! Great review, as always, I really enjoyed it! :)