2020 Audi A3 Sportback Review: Just A Fancy Ford Focus?
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- Rory Reid headed off to Spain (pre-lockdown, of course) to review the new 2020 Audi A3 Sportback. This latest model has a new design, lots of new technology, and should appeal to those looking for an upmarket alternative to more common hatchbacks such as the Ford Focus.
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Looks way better than the Golf 8!
@@zKdogg yeah but it is based on the same platform
Very low bar though
Golf looks well old fashioned German design at it's worst.
Well, you don't need much to look better that Golf... :) To be honest it's hard to make a worse looking.
Definitely at least 100% nicer looking.
What idiot thought it was a good idea to get rid of the volume knob? What a silly gimmick to replace it with a touch sensitive circle
Honda did that, then went back to physical!
I don't get it either. Car manufacturers are arguing, that we are all used to touchscreens now, so everything has to be done that way. Funny thing is, the only physical buttons left on most phones are the volume controls so that you can operate them without looking. Go figure.
Most do it because less moving parts means less things breaking down. They are also (probably) much cheaper to produce. I have the 8v and that volume control rarely gets used, you just use the one on the steering wheel.
Same guy that invented the mobile phone and was declared crazy at that time...... just embrace the change, if they make the sensitivity changable it's perfect
There's still a 'normal' control on the steering wheel....
Cant wait for the rs3 sportback and buy it 15 years from now when petrol is illegal
Will have broken down by then.
Run it on ethanol.
Hiralious
Use allinol
They won’t be illegal but just not popular unless you’re an petrolhead like me
Going by the comments if Rory and Matt ever teamed up for a channel they'd be a motoring conglomerate lol😂😂
Manufacturers carrying on this crazy trend of ‘fake exhausts’ 😖
ambitionsskyyyy Nothings going to change that for diesel cars, it’s necessary to allow for the excessive heat during dpf regen.
And fake vents
The Can’t Hardly PlayBoys how? Weve had cars with normal exhausts to the back with dpfs for years. Most care have normal exhausts on the back. Its just audi look at the s6 👀
Taylor40667 yeah Merc and Audi are fake exhaust kings. But the S6 in north america has real exhaust. They weren’t able to give the S6 a petrol engine
Yeah, with the S6, it's a scam.
But if you buy a 150bhp diesel or petrol, you couldn't give less fucks about that.
I hate them as well, but at a not sport model it's not that bad.
This relatively standard Audi looks way more aggressive than the Golf GTI!
It's a TDI with no performance in mind... do you really need that ''aggressive'' look??
Lehotschi Lucas On the GTI yes.
The GTI has always been about subtlety. You buy a GTI because it’s a great all rounder, looks restrained but can smash most hatchbacks at the lights. Even the R is understated and I think that’s a great thing. Too much emphasis these days is put on buying a shouty car and needing to shout about it. Gone are the day’s of say the E39 M5 which was a subtly gorgeous monster. Not everything has to look aggressive. Even if it is aggressive it doesn’t have to be so showy.
GTI is not sporty, it’s a everyday warm hatch
All show no go
Rory is killing it always enjoy his reviews 👊
i want answer Who best A3 2020 Or GOLF 8
He must criticize where necessary, i personally feel like he never criticizes any car
Rory is one of the best reviewers in the business. Excellent review.
Seen them all, have you? Expert in the review business, are you? He's one of the worst I have ever seen and I've probably seen more of them than you.
The Plutonian Envoy To RUclips justification is required
@@LouisWinthorpe622 who asked?
I usually watch a lot of car reviews. Rory is the best. Period.
We're glad you think so!
Him and Matt Watson
*Chris harris wants to know your location*
@@Ssh52 Chris Harris is full of himself.....Don't like that guy.
@@holahovito11 Although Matt Watson's reviews are entertaining to a degree, I find them to be borderline childish at times. Also, the biggest issue with Carwow is the fact they received a £25M investment from Mercedes last year, so now I take their reviews with a pinch of salt.
"Bring back knobs"
I live next door to one.
Paul B Haha!!
I like knobs!
Wait, that came out wrong...
Everyone loves a nice knob, am I right?
I love a nice knob
Great review, AutoTrader. I watched this first because Rory is my favourite motoring journalist ✊🏽
Kulo kulothungan for the new model or off the old one?
Matt Watson and Rory best reviewers 👍🏿
‘I have OCD’
*throws wrappers all over the car
Meticulously ate every single one after the review. -Rory
If I could drive a car like this in like 5 years, I would be very satisfied.
3 more years left :)
That volume adjuster I had on my old IPod 4 back in early 2000’s
CS_044 😂
Except that one actually worked well
Surely there’s still one on the steering wheel
"People buy one to feel good about themselves" sly dig at audi drivers
Aidan B the irony of putting this down in the comments to make you feel better about your broke ass self
@@deadmarch101 Most people buy these on finance. I think the vast majority of people who buy brand new cars are broke tbh. At least, I don't think most people have £30k+ casually sitting in the bank for a new car. Not taking a dig at you, not my intention.
Icarus I mean I’m also broke but surely on finance you can get this for roughly the same monthly price as a Focus? And yeah, I know which one would make me feel a little more special going about my shite daily life
@@deadmarch101 so true 😂
I would rather buy a Ford Focus, even if it’s a poor mans Golf or A3
Still has volume control on the steering wheel, as all the Audi's do....
And every other car from the last 10 years..
Autotrader be reviewing a Audi every second day 😂
Great Job, Rory , always amazing to watch your videos!
I never thought I’d hear someone say “Bring back Knobs” lmao
I like the old interior better with the screen you can hide and those lovely round vents
Yep, I own a current S3 and love the MMI with virtual cockpit and a control wheel. Touchscreens are hopeless in cars when you're driving. Audi have gone backwards with this new system IMHO.
I hate screens you can't hide. The only thing I don't like about my s3 is that the screen comes up by default, and I have to put it down every time I start the car
Daniel White
At least you can put it down...shame they couldn't make it selectable in the software.
@@douglasb.5601 I hear those Carly adapters can let you chose a lot of hidden options, loek the default setting for the screen. But I feel like using them may result in Audi seeing I've edited their software and I'd rather just press a button that lose a warranty
@@dannywhite132 recently got the carly adapter. Its ok for diagnostics but terrible for coding. A lot of options but only a few work. Had to get needle sweep done on vcds
Dare I say it? Rory might be edging Mat Watson.
ZeeshoWeesho never😂
No way
You are crazy
Not happening, they are both good in their own league
Never compare friends and professional rivals for fuck sake.
Such a sexy looking car, side profile looks allot like the Ford Focus. The RS3 will look very nice in this new body.
yeah ive seen leaked pics of the new Rs3 !! it looks soooo much better than th base A3
I have the current rs3 saloon, will be interesting to see the new one.
Was it just me, but Rory’s cross-eye’s had me distracted throughout the whole vid!😂😂
I’m not feeling it it looks like it should be part of the Q series cars
Ryan Easterlow front looks nice back looks strange
This is what happens when you're too lazy to design a distinct front end for all of your cars n run with one front end. Lack of creativity.
@@slapyatiddyho4002 So that applies for basically every car manufacturer out there? It helps save costs, time and manufacturing. Atleast Audi did something different with the Q8 and Q2.
Agreed. Its the rear which reminds me of the Q3
Get without roof bars and it’ll feel a lot less “Q” like
You just gain one subscriber ! Clear explanation, nice editing
Once again, GREAT review Mr Reid. Keep up the good work. Amazing journalism.
Great review, Rory goes from strength to strength 👍💪
My favourite car review channel by far! Keep it up!
Great review, informative, interesting and peppered with just the right amount of humour. Spot on.
I love this dude!
Great review Rory, you're turning into my favourite car reviewer.
Nice detailed review, kudos
i just pray the 5 cylinder stays in the rs3
Somehow these videos lessen the burden of the quarantine.
Rory is such a pro with these reviews. Even the way it’s put together. It’s engaging and he covers all the key points to ownership. Excellent job Rory ! 👍
Nice review Rory...as usual.
what an amazing review by an amazing reviewer
The design of this new Audi is stellar. I am very much interested in picking up one of these. Hopefully we get the diesel model here across the Atlantic. ;)
Europeans are so lucky sometimes with your car choices.
Video well done! thanks
This guy presenting the review is cool! 👍 Mat Watson class! Well done!
👍👍
Remember this chap from Top Gear, used to love his reviews....so clear he has a passion for cars and 'gets' it; ie what works and what doesn't, whats good and whats bad. Bring back knobs!!! so true but has me lmao here
My favorite design is SEAT. never seen it in Asia where i am but those cars are the best designed. Under VW umbrella anyway
Nice review! It will be interesting to compare the 1series , Aclasss and the A3.... My favorite is the A class (sharp design, better screen) The A3 had in my opinion a better suspension & feels better isolated from the outside noises.
OMG sportback means that it isn't the 3 door version, but the 5 dor version
There is no 3 door version. There is a classic sedan version which does not have any additional name, that's why this is called sportback.
Yeah Audi are confusing the sportback name now. It used to mean the 5 door version of 3 door cars but now the Q3 has 5 doors on both versions. Maybe with the A3 there will just be the sportback and saloon. Not sure what Rory meant about it having a sleeker boot, maybe there will be a 3-door with a more vertical rear.
Is the new interior sharp, angular, aggressive, striking? Sure. Is it pretty? No.
Now the outgoing model? It had one of the prettiest interiors in its class.
Haha. Rory looked like he was having trouble with the volume. Just wait until he has to try doing it with his left hand when he has a UK right hand drive version.
Good to see Rory again! But in the class the A Class in unmatched
Awesome review!!
What's with all the throwing stuff around?🤣😝 As usual, excellent review!👍
Mat from carwow does the same thing sometimes.
Good stuff again guys. Btw Rory, who told you to be more touchy feely?
Why a ford focus??It was always a fancy golf
A golf is even better than a focus
E-B-M-M R-L not to drive it isn’t
@@EB720S Focus is much nicer to drive.
Just got a 118i m sport which is sick, also love this
Word of advice for anyone getting a car like this or similar. Having had a manual golf (7.5) and going to an auto in my new car I think it would be wise to get an auto as I find it a lot more enjoyable to drive. Obviously can be expensive but if you can spare the 20-30 pm I am sure you won’t regret it!
Wow its looking good love the new audi look. And hoop soon the RS3 is goming af it.
Beautiful car 💙 ... I took the A1 out recently for a test drive, but am going for the A3 instead as it’s just sexy!
Great review 👏
Hey Rory a great review on the new model. I'm looking forward to the 2020 S3/RS3 review. I am still trying to get my head around the 'fake' tips though. Audi have really done a grand job 'beefing up' the bodywork with those S1 Gp B subtle accents here and there. Love it! I just don't get the fake tips, also found on the 2020 S4 (diesel).
USA doesn't have fake tips and we don't have opf filter. My 2022 s3 has real quad exaughst which is so refreshing
@@MistaBrown420 Haha my S3 too Sir. Im on about the S4, which does, that was the only thing putting me off the bigger car
I bloody love the looks of it. Definitely best in class.
The guy is good...his reviews are always on point.
The car just kills the new golf dead...this Audi is 👌
The minute i saw those air vents i thought ro my self oh my god is that a urus air vents😂😂😂
All my cars have volume knobs but I don't use them much. Maybe a few times in a year. 2020 A3 is a beauty.
Great Video Review
Great Review as always, I've seen you often wear tops with a Deer logo what brand is that ??
John Deere
Nice review. You good with that. 👍
god i can't explain how much i need an audi in my life
Love Rory! Brilliant reviewer 10/10 prefer the Golf 8 personally ( I own a 2017 Audi A3)
Imagine the same work in 4K quality. We're all stting at home with access to our big screens. Step up the game Rory.
Salute from Jordan 🇯🇴
Good update overall from Audi. Looks better than the competition too. Roll on the new RS3.
My favourite channel 👍🏼
Best screen integration! In the industry!
Rory is the best car reviewer on internet in my opinion.
"Bring back knobs!" - Rory 2020
would have liked to have heard more about the engines on offer and their performances. or did I just miss that. Otherwise, good review
Where exactly in the south of Spain (somewhere in Andalucia, I guess) was this video shot?
Mine gets delivered in 2 weeks. Can't wait. Best looking hatch on the market, but I'm bias. Audi are smashing design lately.
I use an 2008 8P Audi A3 Sportback S-Line Edition as my daily-driver with 125K miles.
Still a blast to drive..
Me too what a car 🙌🏼
What HP pal?
5:00 I'm surprised so few have noticed the paint visible from inside the cabin. Very visible cost cutting measure and big step backwards from previous generation.
Ps: it's BECAUSE reviewers don't mention this that brands get away with it
I agree, especially in this Tango Red paint I would always be seeing that and thinking - 'how cheap' - Arrgh! Previous A3 and current BMW 1 Series have this trimmed. Come on Audi.
When your in the cabin and driving it you won’t notice the the visible paint
When are you doing a review for the Quattro version that has more HP?
A great car, and a great review, as always.
I reckon that one of the reason you enjoyed driving this car, was that, for a change, the steering wheel was on the right side 😂
Left. -Rory
Right as in the right place.
Good job guy 👍
Magnifaïk New A3 ❤️👍😎
It's a shame they forgot about interior touchpoint quality when trying to be premium. Cabin quality is a big step back from the old A3. And losing the MMI command wheel is another bit of cost cutting which is a massive step back. Audi should buy a Mazda 3 to see how to design a high quality ergonomic driver environment.
Rory. Ur just killing it with the new reviews
nice review
i like your trainers mate
You can change volume on steering wheel also 😜
Does anybody know what the camera / sensor right below the audi rings on the front is for? Couldn’t find it on the A3 configuration options
Does the flexible timing chain come as an option?
I agree, Rory. "Bring back knobs!" Also, Audi, please bring this to the States. Thank you.
This was a decent review but still a lot wrong. The sides are different to the current A3 but the current A3 side wasn't completely flat, it also had a crease, just not as big as this. The biggest issue I have with the review was when you got to the infotainment screen. No one thinks that the current A3 has a tablet glued to the dash, I think you're confusing it with the old A class. The current A3 has the screen that can retract and was largely complimented because of that. The current A3 also had a virtual cockpit option so that chip had to power both things too and did it well, so not sure why this one needs a 10x more powerful chip. Another issue I have was you mentioned fingerprints being the only problem, but there's the other problem of no MMI wheel and it being touchscreen only which is a big minus for me. For me its on the same level as that stupid volume control. It's strange because the new Q3 has a volume knob and close to the same interior, so why doesn't the A3?? Also the Q3 has a better gear lever in my opinion to that thing. At 5:00, you say, first of all, what's it like to drive, then go on to mention the controls/indicator/wipers/buttons having a nice weight to them, that doesn't really have much to do with how the car drives. The only common parameter it has with the Ford Focus is that its a hatchback too (Plus the A3 actually came out in 96 before the Focus did in 98), as you said at the start, it competes with the BMW 1 Series and Merc A Class, not the Ford Focus, so I'm not sure why you'd compare it to that.
Very nice unfortunately this beauty won't be sold in the U.S.😔
**Sportback when referring to the A3 lineup just means it's a 5 door with a tailgate boot
Looks the same as the previous generation ..anyhow great work Rory
What's the price of the Car as Tested very important information that can be added to your videos, if you doing a price comparison
Beautiful car 👌 i like it 😍
Show us the back seats please! I’m not sure if there is USB-c or 3.5 port for passengers.
Is it just me, or does Rory swap his watch-wrist dependent on which side the camera is on?
Nice review, nice collection of watches though! 😉
Enjoyed. I know it's been stated before but I see it now. He was underused on Top Gear.
yup
How would you compare it to the new golf?
They haven’t fitted in a knob for the radio volume. I guess they reckoned the knob driving the car would be enough.