The New Audi S3 Sportback and the Audi S3 Sedan Revealed
Audi S3 Quick Facts
- Engine: 2.0-litre TFSI engine
- Power/Torque: 228Kw/400 nm
- 0 - 100: 4.8 seconds
- Transmission: Seven-speed S-Tronic Transmission
- Top Speed: 250km/h
Exterior Looks
The Audi S3 models display their dynamic character from the very first glance. The models have now grown in size and the front, which is dominated by a single frame has a large patterned grille and impressive air inlets, while the housings of the exterior mirrors have a gleaming aluminium look.
At the rear end, the large diffuser and the four exhaust tailpipes accentuate the sporty look.
Matrix LED headlights are also available as an option while digital daytime running lights (DRLs) consist of a pixel array made up of 15 LED segments, ten of which form two vertical lines.
Interior Looks
Inside, you will find Audi's new compact shifter for the seven-speed S Tronic and decorative aluminium or carbon inlays whose design evokes the cut of the headlights.
The driver-focused cockpit features Audi's new design language which has more touch and fewer buttons or knobs.
A 10.25-inch digital display is offered as standard. Alternatively, the Audi virtual cockpit and its “plus” version can be selected. The middle of the instrument panel is a 10.1-inch touch display embedded in a large black panel. It recognizes letters entered by hand and provides acoustic feedback. As an additional operating level, the infotainment can also be voice-controlled using natural language as standard.
The optional ambient lighting package delivers targeted lighting effects in the dark while sport seats have been newly developed.
The interior offers greater shoulder room and elbow room. The luggage compartment of the S3 Sportback holds between 325 and 1,145 litres depending on the position of the rear bench seat, while the Sedan has a capacity of 370 litres.
Availability
Presales of the new compact S3 models start in many European countries in August 2020, with the first vehicles being delivered to dealers from the beginning of October. The market launch is accompanied by the limited “Edition one.” It comes in Python Yellow (Sportback) or Tango Red (Sedan) paint finishes with black accents and has 19-inch wheels and fine Nappa leather sport seats.
South African availability is yet to be confirmed.
