US Spec 2017 Audi S3 Sedan – Video

Good thing, meet small package—the S3 blends Audi’s high-performance and high-tech know-how into a zesty compact sedan. With accurate (albeit lightly weighted) steering, plus all-wheel drive and a sport-tuned suspension, it’s a charming and eager companion. The 2.0-liter turbo four makes 306 hp; a seven-speed automatic is standard. Passengers are treated to comfortable and supportive seats. A 12.3-inch driver-oriented display provides everything from vehicle speed to navigation functions.

 

Will the power bump and more tech-heavy interior displays be enough to change the S3’s standing against the BMW M235i or the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG? Likely not—the rear- or all-wheel-drive M235i is a better driver’s machine, and the CLA45 AMG is quicker—but the changes will make for a more compelling compact Audi sports sedan.