Audi S3 News

Popular compact car levels up! 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedan and hatchback range gets performance and design improvements to compete with BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class
By Samuel Irvine · 12 Dec 2024
Audi has revealed its facelifted A3 and S3 hatch and sedan range with some design and performance upgrades, but with steeper pricing across the range.Scheduled to arrive from early 2025, the new A3 range kicks off at $54,800, before on-road costs, for the base Sportback 35 TFSI S line, representing an increase of $4200 on the pre-facelift version.It is still $1700 cheaper than the BMW 118 and $2100 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz A200 hatchbacks, though.The sedan version, meanwhile, starts at $57,800 (before on-road costs), a rise of $4600 over its predecessor but still $600 cheaper than the A200 sedan.The more powerful 40 TFSI Quattro all-wheel drive variant, has been cut from the range for now, meaning customers are left with a single-variant front-wheel drive A3 lineup.CarsGuide has contacted Audi Australia to determine whether it plans to add it to the lineup in the future.In return for the higher price point, Audi has equipped the A3 with S Line packaging, which adds an S roof spoiler (hatchback only) and sportier S Line front and rear bumpers.There are also high-gloss exterior styling highlights such as anodised aluminium window strips and a blacked-out Audi emblem.Inside, Audi has reconfigured the A3’s cockpit with new air-conditioning vents, a bigger 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen and a fully-integrated gear shifter.S Line packaging adds sports front seats with integrated headrests and four-way lumber support, as well as heating and ventilation functions.Headlining comes in black with aluminium inlays, while there are stainless steel sports pedals and a multifunction steering wheel with the 'S' emblem and perforated leather stitching.A ten-speaker audio system remains standard as well as a wireless charging pad.Power is still derived from an 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which is paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.Together it delivers 110kW/250Nm to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.The S3 has seen its power upped by 17kW/20Nm on its punchier 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine to 245kW/420Nm. The S3 rockets from 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds with a limited top speed of 250km/h.The rise in power comes thanks to the addition of an RS3-derived torque splitter and new dynamic plus driving mode. Both features work together to distribute torque to the rear wheels more efficiently, while improving handling and agility.Braking performance has also been improved with larger perforated front brake disks fitted with new two-piston callipers, while a new Akrapovic sports exhaust with a titanium silencer adds a more distinct exhaust note.Inside, the S3 further differentiates itself from the A3 with Nappa leather upholstery that includes diamond stitching with 'S' embossing, black microfibre inlays and an auto-dimming interior mirror.There are selectable daytime running light signatures on the A3’s matrix LED headlights, along with ambient interior lighting and three-zone climate control.The S3 range will start at $3400 more for the S3 sportback and $4427 for the sedan.Both models carry a five-star ANCAP safety rating and are covered by a five-year/unlimited km warranty.All prices are at before on-road costs
Read the article
2025 Audi S3 hatchback and sedan updated with more power and performance tech to take on Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 and 2 Series
By Chris Thompson · 09 Apr 2024
Following the updated Audi A3 and the introduction of its AllStreet variant, the sharper and faster Audi S3 Sportback hatch and sedan have also been tweaked to make it… even sharper and faster.
Read the article
Fast Fords and Volkswagens for Australia! British tuner Mountune officially comes Down Under with facility in Tasmania
By Chris Thompson · 24 Apr 2023
A British tuning company Mountune, best known to Australians for a recent partnership with Ford for the Focus and Fiesta, is officially making Australia its newest base of operations.
Read the article
2022 Audi S3 price and features detailed: Australian arrival early next year for new Mercedes-AMG A35 and BMW M135i rival
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Sep 2021
Audi's new-generation S3 performance hatch and sedan will land in Australian showrooms early next year, priced from $69,900 before on-road costs for the former and $72,400 for the latter.This represents an increase in price of $5700 for the five-door Spor
Read the article
New Audi S3 2021 detailed: Australia to get most powerful version of Mercedes-AMG A35 rival
By Justin Hilliard · 12 Aug 2020
Audi has revealed the next-generation S3 Sportback hatchback and sedan, with the hot pair to arrive in Australia in the second half of next year with the most potent engine tune available
Read the article
Audi Australia readying 13 new hardcore RS sports cars for 2020
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Feb 2020
Audi Australia is preparing a torrent of new RS and less-potent S models to launch this year that is expected to give a massive boost to its sportscar sales.No less than 12 full-fat Audi Sport models - RS-badged vehicles and the flagship R8 - will either
Read the article
New Audi A3 2021: Everything we know so far
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Feb 2020
Audi's A3 small car has been a staple in the luxury carmaker's line-up for three generations now, but a new iteration of the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival is just around the corner.The four-ring brand has revealed scant details about its ne
Read the article
Audi S3, S4, S5 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: More equipment for sporty trio
By Justin Hilliard · 30 Oct 2019
Audi Australia has upgraded its S3, S4 and S5 performance models with more standard equipment for 2020, two of which go without corresponding price rises.
Read the article