First S3 Sportback drive are here.
There are plenty of reasons to, given that all the usual accolades apply. The S3 scores typically highly in handsomeness, usability, refinement, comfort and, with the Sportback especially, practicality.
Its emissions are not criminally high and although 40.4mpg is hopelessly optimistic (we averaged around 26mpg), the car is relatively cheap to run considering its potential performance. And if, for you, the latter means steadfast grip and cosseted thrust beyond all else, then our subjective issues with it are mere blemishes on another polished product.
However, for us, its ultimate inability to inspire a genuine fondness for its dynamic prowess is an obstacle. Once upon a time, this would have been overcome by shopping for a lower-rent hot hatch – something we’d encourage you to still consider now, given what’s currently available below £30k – but that’s not the case now. Mercedes’ A45 AMG and BMW’s M135i have provided serious alternatives to the Audi way, and while neither is free from flaws, both are better endowed to accommodate thrill seekers’ expectations.
Audi S3 Review (2019) | Autocar
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The Sportback isn’t as quick as the A45 AMG or as fun as the M135i, but it’s still desirable. It’s surprisingly refined and blisteringly fast, with superb cabin quality. It costs around £2,000 more than the BMW, although it has a serious price advantage over the A45 AMG, at more than £4,000 cheaper.
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