New Audi S3 Review - Is this nearly R1million hot hatch worth it, or should you wait for the RS3?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
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The new Audi A3 is a superb effort from the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer, and we've been eagerly awaiting the hotter S and RS models.
While the RS model has been revealed, it will likely only arrive in South Africa in 2022. So for now, we'll have to do with this RS appetiser, the S3.
With Audi South Africa speccing this car with over R180,000 worth of options, taking our test unit's price to nearly R980,000, we thought we'd need to answer the simple question, is it worth it?
Our video guy Ciro De Siena took the all-new S3 to the iconic Franschoek Pass outside Cape Town for a thorough shakedown and he thought it was...well, you'll just have to watch the video.
Let us know what you think of the new 2021 Audi S3 in the comments below.
2021 Audi S3 price in South Africa:
R795,000 (before options, as of September 2021)
0:00 Intro
1:00 Volkswagen business model
1:33 Engine description and power specs
2:13 Car speed
2:41 Car performance opinion
3:17 Pricing
4:23 Interior
5:45 Car Construction
9:12 Interior Features
10:45 Should you buy the Audi S3?
11:43 Outro
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There is a serious price problem with cars lately.
@@EqazeHQ ag baie geluk hoor.
@@NotYoAverageJoe what
@@EqazeHQ He said ' Well done to you *Slow clap* '
@@EqazeHQ Only 4? If you'd decided to buy your fleet of new cars 5 years ago you'd have gotten 7 instead.
@@Hankblue they wouldn’t be new if I got them 5 years ago Einstein
I prefer the previous generation in terms of the looks. This looks like a bigger A1 and those fake vents at the back don't look great. Seats are great
Yeah agree about those vents, at least on this color. On white, arrow grey, daytona grey and black it looks good. Not agree with "looks like a bigger A1", all audi's have the same looks. The sedan looks like a small A4, the A4 looks like a small A6 etc... normal 🙂
Heavy shoutout to the cinematography in this video
"Opening my microwave is a bit more exciting than changing gears in the Audi" that got me rolling 😂😂😂😂💔
It's funny coz it's true!
@@SKPainify very true 😂😂😂😂
I literally looked back at my microwave and was totally in agreement with him🤣
That Line slaps
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nearly a million for a hot-hatch???. That's insane.
So the extras can almost pay for a decent polo vivo 🤔😅 so it costs like the price of 4 or 5 polo's
Except that a popo is still a popo
New cars are ridiculously expensive... 7.5 GTi or R still does it for me, I'd even look for a low mileage M140i if in the market for fast hatchback. Stupid expensive options on this Audi S3, BS
Bruhh!! Not to mention these new cars sound poes shit!! They have a serious horrible sounding engine that gives me aneurysms everytime.🤮🤮
Speak on it....I'm an Audi fanboy but sheesh I feel this overpriced...better of getting a pre-owned 2017/2018 or 2019 if you lucky model S3 with low mileage...
The only type of person I see buying these cars are posers who aren’t authentic car enthusiasts... and it’s so sad because I remember how my heart used to jump at the thought of getting into a gen 1 S3...wow that car was epic
Prices of new cars are gone outrageous in the last 5 years.
You could buy an S3 for R500k in South Africa a few years ago.
Wow wow wow! What a step-up in the colour grading and cinematics - well done guys, REALLY stepping it up
Beautiful review 😍, fpv drone shots are amazing
Hallow!!!! It is exorbitant for a Hatchback. Jah!! Volkswagen took over the Skoda which is very cheap in the UK with the VW engine and very good looking. If you cannot afford the VW you have an option to buy a Skoda which is very good. I wish VW gives South Africans that option because VW cars are very expensive.
Let alone the fact they are being very cheap lately. For instance, in the previous generation, we could not see the bare body paint of the car on the A, B, and C pillars like we can on that new one.
😂 VW won't send those skodas our way, or they can somar close shope
Another great car review, straight talk without glossing over the hefty price tag. I agree 100% with your comments, still seriously considering buying one though!
Get a mk 8 golf R. More power not to mention better all wheel drive system drift mode.
Go for it.
I ordered an s3 vorsprung in July and it ain’t coming until March 2022…I’d recommend you get a deposit down asap.
I have this on my short list in Australia. Price is $80k (Australian) for a pretty much fully loaded version - only thing not standard is the memory seats and mirrors, colour HUD and LED headlights. Even with Australia’s excessive luxury car tax (designed to protect a local car industry that no longer exists) that still WAY less than R1 million.
And there is no car industry to protect in Oz.... nuts.
We have straight up import tax of 40%
The production value on this video is 🔥🔥🔥
Having driven both which would you guys prefer the Golf 8 GTI or S3?
Excellent review👏🏼
Great review 🙌🏽🔥
I loved the review but the car Mehh. The price really hideously expensive. I rather buy a Toyota Supra or my favorite little hatchback out of every single hatchback out there... The Toyota GR Yaris!
Weeb
So youd buy a slower car?and a more impractical car?
@@ciankeulder802 Yes. It's a way more fun car to drive, and for me a hot hatch is about fun not practicality. Or if you want practicality and Fun then the Honda civic type R is the car. But ultimately the Gr Yaris is the hatch for me
Thanks for this video , will remember the price tag when looking for my next…..
The nicest introduction ever ❤
Drone footage is crazy awesome
How does this channel not have a million subs?
Good review ! Fully agree, price is way off ?
I'm a huge Audi fanatic but would definitely not buy it at this price tag.
Some of the extras you pay for come standard in cheaper cars.
Would you go for Audi S3 or golf 8 gti?
_You have nailed this review._ Especially with the costs breakdown. Great Video mate!
No, thanks I would look to buy an previous gen RS7 with something like 70000km and I would happy with that.
With 70k on the clock...you mad..Scotty Kilmer would label that a money pit of epic proportions
Please review the standard A3. Really looking forward to that.
Love this guy's humor
Great review as always... Please review a kia sonet
Whilst I agree with many of the comments below about the pricing, the biggest impact by far on the price, is our SA rand which continues to deprecate in value against the Euro each and every month so the price is just going to keep on going up and up due the S3 being a fully imported vehicle.
How did you get a flat bottom steering wheel?
I hate that tiny gear selector knob as well it was more exciting popping the car into Sports mode in the older S3 and GTIs by pushing that thing to the right then having an option to shift gears with it as well
Great review. Most other reviewers are praising Audi for sticking to what they know in regards to building a solid performance hatch, and Audi not trying to be something else. The problem is that for R1m nowadays there are not many options in SA that offers similar performance. Personally I would just buy a GR Yaris and save R400k.
Buy a GR Yaris? come on bro, that is the most impractical car I have ever seen especially for how much it costs.
@@juliuskona3299 tf wdym
@@duzisparkz That is just an overpriced tiny car. Tell me what you wanna do with it.
@@juliuskona3299 overpriced tiny car? Oh you mean the s3. 200kw, massive turbo, lightweight, fun to drive (have experienced irl) a rally car for the streets, hah. And its a toyota. Dont even get me started on its handling, and it has a manual gbox. Your point is irrelevant bro
@@duzisparkz I'm not denying the fact that he s3 is overpriced. The GR Yaros is also overpriced and they not even selling that well in South Africa. R600k for a tiny GR Yaris no way.
Has this video only been watched in South Africa? Because I bought one of these (I live in England) for £39,000 which is an absolute bargain for the level of performance. I’ve timed 0-60mph several times with a dragy with the worst time being 4.2 and the best 3.9.
Its a performance hot hatchback , but at that price, there are other more sensible options that one can go for beyond the thrilling experience of owning a hot hatchback… the Amarok V6, or even some SUV. I wouldn’t spend that much for an Audi S3
Yeah it's a tiny car, not many grown men would want to buy it unless they can get it cheap as a budget car.
wow amazing track with view, please do a Cupra Leon review
Ship one over to south africa then?
@ 7:33 .. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 tagging them in style
Please do a comparison between Mahindra Karoo S11 4x4 vs GWM P Series 4x4 top spec
Heita bro. Can you also mention the Horse power. Thanks. Great channel 👍
He mentioned that it has 213Kw
Love the reviews but please invest in a better mic. The background road noise made it hard to focus on the review.
He superbly audible than most youtube reviews from international channels. I don't have problem. It is boring to listen to a voice over and not hear the actual sound of car's engine.
I think its socially accepted that this Audi sits on the same podium as the Golf R, in SA, people, at least in my community tend or seem to respect or admire Golf R more and more as an ultimate hot- hatchback
The last R and the current one look amazing tbf
Used Porsche Cayman GTS from Porsche with motorplan for the same price? The value in the second hand market is just to much better.
U telling me when I upgrade my 228kw s3.. il actually be down grading.. BMW please give me a call.
Where do they find these gorgeous roads to drive on
Prices of Hatches and Bakkies are really getting out of hand
General Cars in South Africa
Who would have thought a mere hilux would cost R900 Thousand
The prices of all cars are getting out of hand making it more and more impossible for the average person to buy
@@ernest7420 I like hilux but that's is pure rip off for a bakkie
Getting out of hand???? I think you mean OUT OF BLOODY HAND ALREADY!!
Not an Audi fan but on Autotrader there is an Audi s3 for 898 000 whilst a golf 8 GTI is 899 000, there is just no comparison. Can't really complain about Audi pricing if a fwd GTI is slightly more.
Fantastic car. My preferred one over the 8R purely because of the premium factor, but horribly expensive. I'll gladly wait for an 18-24 months old, gladly.
I'm 100% with you on that one. I think they stripped away all of the premium feel in the 8R to make up for the profits they lost through the scandal. They even removed all badges on the engine covers of the VW/Audi group to try to cut production costs while maintaining the price for the customer. It's sad.
Glad I'm not the only one on the gear knob
You can get a Polo GTI for just over half the price of one of these and chiptune it to make pretty much the same power
Still a polo…
Not the same engine though, The Polo has the EA888 gen 3b while the S3/GTI have the gen 3a now the gen4
How can they release this Ciro. Where is the Golf R
I think we've already popped the cherry on that _Million Rand Hatchback_ with the A45...
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Good point!
Please do a Corolla Cross review
Could buy 2 fully loaded Haval Jolion's and a Polo Vivo and still have change to fill all 3 cars up to full tank😂
Im definitely getting ittt omg 😭
Pricing is absolutely ridiculous!
The engine covers in both the new S3 and Golf R are a disgrace for that price.
So are you saying that if the engine covers were of a better quality plastic, the price would be justified?
Jip, tooooo much Tupperware underneath the bonnet these days...
@@RRSmurf no I’m just saying it looks cheap probably amongst other things for a small luxury saloon, I have owned both the previous gen S3 and RS3 and if you’re a performance enthusiast you value a nicely branded cover for that price tag.
beautiful car all round & great review as always.
Need the 128ti review
wow! I'm definitely gonna buy it for my sister in 5 years.
Ciro, maybe get a few Allergex. It is the season for hayfever...
This is my argument as to why we should have SEAT back so there is options, cause it would be for everyone else that's does not wanna pay for the premium S3 that doesn't feel so premium anymore.
If this cost close to a million rand, I just wonder how much will a RS cost😏
R1, 2million😅
the previous rs3 costed over R1,1 million rand. So it wknt be like a big price jump.
🤔😳😳🤕🤕
A45s cost around +-R1.3m well that gives you an idea how much the RS3 is gonna cost in SA🙆🏾♂️
Iv ordered one and it's 1.17 mil without options..with decent options..about 1.35 mil 💫🔥
Sedan looks much prettier in my opinion, either than that golf 8R would do
Dont know why VAG cant put better shift paddles in their cars. My clio has better alu ones.
I think it is made more for a day to day drive. Like going to work, shopping runs, and maybe road trip hence the extra power for some fun on the road. RS3 is for the more aggressive feel of the A3 line. I would buy it instead of the RS 3. that 213kW is enough for me. The price is a bit crazy though
R3500 just for back seats to fold😅
You pay for Audi hinges... I guess.
For close to a million rand it better not have a soft limiter
LOL. We get Europe spec cars soft limiter is there.
The cinematography is insane on this video!
what annoys me is that a kia Picanto for 200000 rand comes with more as standard. i still miss the Kia Cerato in the segment
I love that number plate
That pizza comparison doesn't add up but great review anyway.
True, he should have said charging 4 different prices for the same pizza.
Not sure if the current year has been a big step up or not, but it looks the same to me. These car guys are delusional from driving all these exotic cars and then being very harsh on cars like this S3. it is levels above the golf R in materials, design and build, and is a great drive with very sharp steering, beautiful brakes and amazing handling around corners with a nice little engine burble too - not amazing like the 5 cylinder RS3 but still quite nice. And it's not even the Glof R competitor - it's the GTI competitor and mops the floor with that in every respect. The RS3 is the full fat balls to the wall version, not this. There is almost nothing bad to say about this car except the cost of options which should all be standard at this price.
There is aftermarket shops to fix that
The EU/$ price is more or less constant, welcome to a crap currency in SA making these cars more expensive than they need to be.
Woa, woa, no crap currency here, we are being fleeced by the local dealers. As long as we buy , they will increase prices. The latest ripoff is in used cars - lame justification is demand, it is a step up from the so called book values.
Don't forget the import duties by our government even before considering the 15% vat.
@@dumitshabs8719 I'm sorry my friend, perhaps you want to investigate how the Rand has performed against the $ over the last 15 years.
@@oomstu Put exchange rate aside, how do they justify double the price compared to markets with similar cars to ours - right handdrive eg Australia and United Kingdom. The government (SARS) does take its share but us poor buyers bear the brunt of greediness of the manufactures and dealerships. This is not just in cars but also all importers of electronic goods are are in the same boat. Now then can you explain why a BMW X3 , Merc C class and Ford Rangers made here in SA still cost double compared to the markets they are exported to. I have travelled extensively globally and worked overseas, I can confirm without a doubt that we locals pay more for everything including foodstuffs.
The song that queues in after you say, "so let me do my job..." is amazing, could anyone please help with the title and artist. Shazam is not winning.
I'll look for you tomorrow and reply here. Thanks for watching!
@@CiroDeSiena Thanks for being the best, I appreciate it much Ciro. Great work!
@@CiroDeSiena hi Ciro, I'm sure you're busy, being someone who's got a lot on his plate, just popping in to remind you about the song, when you are good though I will wait. Thanks again.
@@njabulodube4176 Ah sorry about the delay, please drop us an email and we'll get back to you: youtubeadmin - at - cars.co.za
Sedan will do for me
I liked this car until I heard the price which led me to the question: Current RS3 or New S3?
Why does the interior feel less premium then the previous version of the s3. I also that there's too much plastic in the interior
What is this accent? South Africa?
You can buy 2 Havals Jullion with that money 😜
And get change 😆
Hayi sies man.🤣🤣🤣
@@EddieMohammed yeah enough change to then go on vacation or buy a third car a second hand 2011 polo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The person who can afford this car probably has a Jolion parked in the garage
We are not the target audience for this car, although the pricing is ridiculous , If it was my money id rather get a Honda Civic type R and keep the change for fuel or upgrades.
A 2017 Lexus LC 500 with 5000km is R1.3 million on AutoTrader. If you can spend R1 million on an Audi hatchback, you can spare a few extra 100k to get a car worth the money.
Very nice car but the price is a huge slap in the face. You can get the previous gen RS3 for less and it's nowhere near terrible. It's fantastic!
I stand to be corrected I think, Volkswagen is the only company that is building form different car with the same chassis and drivetrain
I don't know how they get it right
But that price tag ?
Let's wait for the RS3 especially the Sedan
To be honest, I have a 228kw S3 and does 0-100km's in 4.6 seconds, this is a serious downgrade. The only nice thing is the interior and exterior. The previous generation still stands for me and I won't trade it for the new one. The new one won't be as exiting as the previous generation 228kw
On car wow they compared the new s3 and old not much difference..not worth upgrading to the new s3.
They should have dropped weight a bit
Front end looks really good, but those fake vents at back makes the rear end look stubby...
Lol 😆 🤣 😂 that hey fever wow
I wonder how much of that million rand is tax, (import tax,tax,road tax, etc)
in australia its only R 705,000
Can't compare directly due to purchasing power parity.
A 2nd hand Alfa Romeo Giulietta Squadra Corse is more than half the price of this and is a lot more exciting.
Car manufacturers are milking consumers by slapping "performance car" badges on the cars. In my opinion, it should be within the 600k-750k range not the ridiculous price they're selling it for
This type of car In this class (Golf GTI,R,BMW M135i, A35,A45) isn’t for pure performance fans but rather a status symbol for young executives and youthful people.
Like you mentioned, this price point is to justify having the GTI cost over 700k which is ridiculous. Price point aside, the previous generations are better
BMW 128ti review?
Too much tyre noise, though.
I can't begin to try to fathom what the RS3 will cost. R978k? No guys. Rear view camera an extra?
There are too many (possibly better) options out there for R900k+
Well, after extras it's now only R700k more than I can spend on a car 🤣
😂😂
Just wait for the golf R.