Im leasing the a3 quattro premium plus trim....its amazing and feels luxurious but its not supposed to be viewed as a sports car but it has some sporty touches here and there.....the interior feels so upscale
@@lukewilson2974 it’s honestly sad, I’d say wait though, market should come down by the end of the year or first quarter 2023 so if you can wait then I would. Self control can get you a 30k miles or lower for the same price
I understand why this sells more than the CLA because its miles ahead in almost every category. I think the Mercedes loses a lot of buyers because it has a stiff ride while this is comfortable and more luxurious.
Not to mention the CLA has absolutely no back seat space. And everything is an option. You pretty much just get a car with the Mercedes emblem stuck on it
I am "aware" that I am comparing a much more luxurious and better performing vehicle. They Audi is just the superior one in this segment, only the new 2 Series can compare to this.
Fussinated This rebadged VW comment is played out. Completely different car. VW owns Lambo and Bentley. Are you going to say those are rebadged Vdubs? Hahaha
Allen Mihai "This rebadged VW comment is played out" It is a fact. "Completely different car" You are completely an idiot. "VW owns Lambo and Bentley. Are you going to say those are rebadged Vdubs? Hahaha" Idiot, are those cars share the same platform with VW's? Fucking European ass fuck when it comes to Lexus LFA you don't even hesitate to call it a Toyota. Double standarded lowlife.
or save money and just get the $800 Sport package that will give you the wheel with the paddle shifters, sportier seats, and -15mm lowered suspension so you feel all those hard, teeth grinding bumps of the road. Sporty. :)
An audi a3 1.8T fully loaded in the US costs $41,000 whereas the same car with the same specs in the UK costs £41,000 which is $63,000! How is this fair, I want an a3!
Because in the US there is a larger market for these cars therefor they will be willing to lower the price since they will sell a higher value For example I can sell 10 apples in the UK at $10 and target people who can afford the $10 In the US if there are 50 people who can afford a $7 apple then I'd rather drop the price on the apple so I can sell more of it
Great review, Luke. Lots of content with a nice mix of objective observations and personal opinion. One piece of feedback, it appeared you were reviewing the quattro version but didn't hear you mention that... or whether you could choose FWD vs AWD with both engine choices.
It's a Canadian channel with Canadian cars, but the prices and info are all for the American market... makes no sense. Like the time they showed a Canadian VW GTI Wolfsburg model (which is better equipped and more expensive than the American Wolfsburg edition since USA also gets Drivers Edition), and they gave the price as an American Wolfsburg. Just sloppy and deceiving.
I think the hatchback A3 looks awkward. It looks like a Chevy spark, its tiny. At least the Sportback A3 looks a little better, but that regular hatchback look weak. If I were to shop for a 5 door car, it wouldn't be a Sportback A3, it would be the new Q3 SUV. Now that is a car you hatchback lovers should be striving for.
The review videos need to provide a full review, good or bad. Audi looks great and drives nice when it is not in the shop. The audi a3 has 3 recalls, leaking fuel and can cause fire!!! Furthermore, it is knows to lose power when driving when you are driving. So if you are driving along on the freeway at 75 mph and your power does out... Yes, the vehicle has a recall that takes forever to get fixed because the dealers are soo behind..... buyer beware!!
Wait, did you just say you have to scribble "HOME" to get the navigation system to guide you home? On any Garmin system you just press the button "Home". You mean that's missing on the Audi system?
mountainhobo There's a "Go Home" shortcut in the navigation tab of the instrument cluster menu system that'll immediately set the nav system to navigate you home.
Oumar DiAlLo You so missed the point...many American car reviews often mention if there are different models available in Europe. These guys make it sound that Audi stopped doing A3 hatchback altogether, but the truth is that it's just not marketed in America any more.
Samuli Pentti No you don't get it. It's not important whether they mention other models in other countries or not to the review. Just because some reviewers do it doesn't mean it is a standard. Some Americans are looking for a review on this one car and don't want to here about models in other countries that they won't buy. This isn't really a big deal anyway, but just saying, if someone wants to hear about European marketed cars they should just watch a British or English speaking European review.
Love the car. Honestly, the bmw 4 series is the nicest in the category in the perspective of build quality and rode manners. But, this is know doubt a awesome car
Nice car. My vote (and money is) going to C) none of the above - Golf R: performance of the CLA45 AMG, better looking than the S3 and costs as much as a base 2.0T A3.
Golf R better looking than a S3/A3 sedan. Get out of town. The ugly hatch back looks about as cute as the Chevy Spark. What's with these comparisons of late. Its like you guys need glasses if you think hatchbacks look sexy.
It looks better than the A3. Which is just plain boring as a sedan. Audis win on their interior. Plus the S3 is slower than the R is louder, without being showy. To me.
vh9network Never. I listened enough BS from people bad mouthing Acura's and Lexus' saying that they are rebadged Honda's and Toyota's. So for the sake of speaking out the truth, I must say that. Also, I can suggest where you should stick that crack pipe, as well, if you are interested.
@Wozzzzz I bought them for their work so it's strictly paid from their pockets bit as far as I'm aware oil changes are about $130, battery replacement is about $200 because the car runs on some type of special battery I have mo clue, transmission service is $500-1000, and the service cost for the miles ran is usually depending but anything from 30,000 and up starts at $300 and as the miles go up the price also increases
@Wozzzzz I also would like for you to keep in mind that the cost varies in rhe parts of the world you're in, so you can contact a local dealership or mechanics to find out more about it.
That is not the baby. I own a smaller Audi than that and it is only two years old it is a Audi A1 sportback. But it is not offered in the United State.
***** the base for an a3 is $29,000. The base for an s3 is $49,000. That's more than that just a few thousand. It better be a whole lot more car cause $20k is literally another car
***** This base model does not suck it has alot of standard options that are considered pricy options on other cars. And the whole point of this car and similar competing model the Merc CLA is to provide an entry level luxury car in the 30k range. Now if we were talking about the base Merc CLA that one does suck at 30k. You get a panoramic moonroof, full led tails, HID's, 10 speaker radio, pop up dash screen and real leather on the base A3. That is NOT a sucky base model. That is actually alot of bang for the buck. Now on the Merc CLA you have to spend about another $8000 in options, $38,000 total, to get what's in a $30,000 base A3.
To small for so much money, German automakers are getting beside themselves. Sport models are only scaled back editions of premium models. Premium automakers should not scale back their cars for profit! Automakers trick consumers with word play and trick them into buying less car. I'd rather save for a better model.
Im leasing the a3 quattro premium plus trim....its amazing and feels luxurious but its not supposed to be viewed as a sports car but it has some sporty touches here and there.....the interior feels so upscale
45k 3 years later bought one for $17k with 20k miles
Jonathon Chandnoit any issues with the car ?
Yo I want one of these
Same. Got my 2016 with 19k miles and drives like a dream!
Thanks to the 2020’s Shit markets, it’s now 7ish years later in 2022 and i’m looking to buy one with 54k miles for 18k lol.
@@lukewilson2974 it’s honestly sad, I’d say wait though, market should come down by the end of the year or first quarter 2023 so if you can wait then I would. Self control can get you a 30k miles or lower for the same price
The A3 is nice & good looking small Sedan.
Very nice car. Drove the same model just today. Wicked quick and handles very solid.
This video is old now. Those who have bought this car, how is the reliability, repair cost n are you satisfied with your purchase.
Looking into buying this car too. Need these answers
I understand why this sells more than the CLA because its miles ahead in almost every category. I think the Mercedes loses a lot of buyers because it has a stiff ride while this is comfortable and more luxurious.
Not to mention the CLA has absolutely no back seat space. And everything is an option. You pretty much just get a car with the Mercedes emblem stuck on it
You are comparing an MB with rebadged Golf. Are you ware of that?
I am "aware" that I am comparing a much more luxurious and better performing vehicle. They Audi is just the superior one in this segment, only the new 2 Series can compare to this.
Fussinated This rebadged VW comment is played out. Completely different car. VW owns Lambo and Bentley. Are you going to say those are rebadged Vdubs? Hahaha
Allen Mihai
"This rebadged VW comment is played out"
It is a fact.
"Completely different car"
You are completely an idiot.
"VW owns Lambo and Bentley. Are you going to say those are rebadged Vdubs? Hahaha"
Idiot, are those cars share the same platform with VW's? Fucking European ass fuck when it comes to Lexus LFA you don't even hesitate to call it a Toyota. Double standarded lowlife.
Nice review i would only say that if you want sporty experience with audi A3 , just get an S3 it's a beast !
or save money and just get the $800 Sport package that will give you the wheel with the paddle shifters, sportier seats, and -15mm lowered suspension so you feel all those hard, teeth grinding bumps of the road. Sporty. :)
Still good to buy in 2022?
Can't wait to get mine fully looking forward to it
I'm 6'3". Is there going to be enough leg and head room in this car. Thinking about buying one. Thanks!
you will be in the limit in the drivers seat, at the back seat no way
+Оффроуд разходки около София Agreed.
An audi a3 1.8T fully loaded in the US costs $41,000 whereas the same car with the same specs in the UK costs £41,000 which is $63,000! How is this fair, I want an a3!
In thailand an a3 costs nearly $80000.........
Because in the US there is a larger market for these cars therefor they will be willing to lower the price since they will sell a higher value
For example I can sell 10 apples in the UK at $10 and target people who can afford the $10
In the US if there are 50 people who can afford a $7 apple then I'd rather drop the price on the apple so I can sell more of it
at a fully loaded 45k i would rather put up like 4k more and get the cla-45 amg. base i would say but a powerfull 355hp none the less from a 2.0
Great review, Luke. Lots of content with a nice mix of objective observations and personal opinion. One piece of feedback, it appeared you were reviewing the quattro version but didn't hear you mention that... or whether you could choose FWD vs AWD with both engine choices.
what city do you shoot your videos in?
This one is shot in Toronto
Is Autoguide a Canadian channel or do u just film in Toronto ?
It's a Canadian channel with Canadian cars, but the prices and info are all for the American market... makes no sense. Like the time they showed a Canadian VW GTI Wolfsburg model (which is better equipped and more expensive than the American Wolfsburg edition since USA also gets Drivers Edition), and they gave the price as an American Wolfsburg. Just sloppy and deceiving.
Does it have HID headlight?
"Brimming" with options such as aluminum inlays
WOW really?! Take my money!
Whazzup with the plastic? On what model does the interior become hightec canonicalized zenorpadda?
Gotta give you some guff for calling the Mk7 ("Mark Seven") an "M.K. seven"!
This city, is it toronto?
Bring back the hatchback! That small thing looks awkward otherwise.
I think the hatchback A3 looks awkward. It looks like a Chevy spark, its tiny. At least the Sportback A3 looks a little better, but that regular hatchback look weak.
If I were to shop for a 5 door car, it wouldn't be a Sportback A3, it would be the new Q3 SUV. Now that is a car you hatchback lovers should be striving for.
Go buy a Golf , It is the same car.
Yeah, for that price you could have the upcoming Golf R for the same price.
Went to go look for one to consider buying and was disappointed that they axed it. Didn't understand why they couldn't sell both.
It comes with basically all you need standard
Is there no TDI version?
AudiUSA has the TDI option up on their build configuration right now.
nice base options though, very much impressed on that part. cla gives you shit except an engine on wheels for base models.
Great Review! Very thorough and informative. Thanks
The review videos need to provide a full review, good or bad. Audi looks great and drives nice when it is not in the shop. The audi a3 has 3 recalls, leaking fuel and can cause fire!!! Furthermore, it is knows to lose power when driving when you are driving. So if you are driving along on the freeway at 75 mph and your power does out... Yes, the vehicle has a recall that takes forever to get fixed because the dealers are soo behind..... buyer beware!!
I remember when the A4 costs the same just a year ago. It's all about profit for the VW group.
Why of course, otherwise, why would they rebadge a Golf as Audi and sell it?
what 5th door?
Wait, did you just say you have to scribble "HOME" to get the navigation system to guide you home? On any Garmin system you just press the button "Home". You mean that's missing on the Audi system?
mountainhobo
There's a "Go Home" shortcut in the navigation tab of the instrument cluster menu system that'll immediately set the nav system to navigate you home.
Antenox Thanks, that makes a lot more sense than scribbling it. :)
If you wish to aim for a global audience, you could also mention that 5 and 3 door models are still available in Europe. You knew that right?
They get a global audience anyway. They are a youtube channel of an American website. I am pretty sure they do not care about a global audience.
Oumar DiAlLo
You so missed the point...many American car reviews often mention if there are different models available in Europe. These guys make it sound that Audi stopped doing A3 hatchback altogether, but the truth is that it's just not marketed in America any more.
Samuli Pentti No you don't get it. It's not important whether they mention other models in other countries or not to the review. Just because some reviewers do it doesn't mean it is a standard. Some Americans are looking for a review on this one car and don't want to here about models in other countries that they won't buy. This isn't really a big deal anyway, but just saying, if someone wants to hear about European marketed cars they should just watch a British or English speaking European review.
Samuli Pentti I don't know what you are saying because the hatchback and e-tron models are coming to America in 2015
It is a rebadged Golf so what's the point to pay 45K for a fancy piece of crap? 4, or 5 doors all is there in the VW junk line.
Where are the FOG lights!
Love the car. Honestly, the bmw 4 series is the nicest in the category in the perspective of build quality and rode manners. But, this is know doubt a awesome car
4 series? Really? Totally different classes.
Offering manual in an A4 but not in an A3.... The fuck man?
Great review !
I'm sold! I want one~
Nice car. My vote (and money is) going to C) none of the above - Golf R: performance of the CLA45 AMG, better looking than the S3 and costs as much as a base 2.0T A3.
Golf R better looking than a S3/A3 sedan. Get out of town. The ugly hatch back looks about as cute as the Chevy Spark. What's with these comparisons of late. Its like you guys need glasses if you think hatchbacks look sexy.
Thanks for your opinion mine is the best looking Audis are hatchbacks: S7, RS7 and R8.
Joel D oh what happened to all the praise to the Golf R. I'll give you the S7/RS7 which the A3/S3 takes design cues from, but the R8 looks ugly.
It looks better than the A3. Which is just plain boring as a sedan. Audis win on their interior. Plus the S3 is slower than the R is louder, without being showy. To me.
In the UK we get the A1
Because an A2 to is on the way..
Prestige model looks so much better than the base car. Base versions are meh at best.
I think the Premium Plus is the best of both worlds, its not over priced like the Prestige and its not lacking in features like the base Premium.
They are all rebadged VW Golf. Prestige comes by covering the VW badges.
Fussinated
put down the crack pipe.
vh9network
Never. I listened enough BS from people bad mouthing Acura's and Lexus' saying that they are rebadged Honda's and Toyota's. So for the sake of speaking out the truth, I must say that.
Also, I can suggest where you should stick that crack pipe, as well, if you are interested.
Cars just have way too many segments these days....too narrowly segmented.
Somebody offering me this for 9500 I thinking it’s a go 82,000 miles HELP YALL i never had a Audi just Lexus but he like you will love it
I miss this reviewer.
2023 looking into this car
Just bought 2 of them for my children, best investment you can make brother!
@@PetuhGriffinis it reliable? How much is the maintenance cost?
@Wozzzzz I bought them for their work so it's strictly paid from their pockets bit as far as I'm aware oil changes are about $130, battery replacement is about $200 because the car runs on some type of special battery I have mo clue, transmission service is $500-1000, and the service cost for the miles ran is usually depending but anything from 30,000 and up starts at $300 and as the miles go up the price also increases
@@PetuhGriffin appreciate the info 🙏
@Wozzzzz I also would like for you to keep in mind that the cost varies in rhe parts of the world you're in, so you can contact a local dealership or mechanics to find out more about it.
That is not the baby. I own a smaller Audi than that and it is only two years old it is a Audi A1 sportback. But it is not offered in the United State.
Looks a tad more refined than the a4.
It looks so much like a jetta with an audi suit lol
Why don't people just spend some extra money and buy the S3? It's whole lotta more car for just a few thousand more. Base models SUCK.
***** the base for an a3 is $29,000. The base for an s3 is $49,000. That's more than that just a few thousand. It better be a whole lot more car cause $20k is literally another car
Dan R The base S3 is $41,000. _Maxed out_ the S3 is $49,000.
***** This base model does not suck it has alot of standard options that are considered pricy options on other cars. And the whole point of this car and similar competing model the Merc CLA is to provide an entry level luxury car in the 30k range. Now if we were talking about the base Merc CLA that one does suck at 30k.
You get a panoramic moonroof, full led tails, HID's, 10 speaker radio, pop up dash screen and real leather on the base A3. That is NOT a sucky base model. That is actually alot of bang for the buck. Now on the Merc CLA you have to spend about another $8000 in options, $38,000 total, to get what's in a $30,000 base A3.
lex1ne and then you're $38,000 in on quite possibly the ugliest german car available.
Dan R Not quite. The SLK is worse. And god forbid you sink money into a GLE.
I'd drive that!
sophisticated car inside and out. but I don't think it beats the interior of the Benz but it's on the same level as it.
audi 500cc，no 500hp
Hard plastics here and there? The entire car is hard plastic. Just look at the main dash
This is a Golf and 45K for a Golf? Ferdinand Piech must be getting senile.
Overpriced
The brand brings it up a couple of thousand
To small for so much money, German automakers are getting beside themselves. Sport models are only scaled back editions of premium models. Premium automakers should not scale back their cars for profit! Automakers trick consumers with word play and trick them into buying less car. I'd rather save for a better model.
I would still take the CLA over this
Jay Bird yeah, right? Lol I want the cla which is lacking in comparison, but damn that star on the grill is real nice looking.
so this is a fancy GTI for 40.000 euros? that's really gay
Front:infiniti
Rear:Lexsus
Audi stop copying,make something your own.
Jetta GLI