Audi S3 Family A sporty performance with guaranteed driving pleasure There’s more to the stylish and refined Audi S3 range than first meets the eye. With a powerful engine beneath the bonnet and pin-point handling at your fingertips, it’s a car that offers it all – both inside and out. The range consists of Sportback, Saloon and Cabriolet all endorsed with the S logo. But, as with all Audis, to experience its full potential you have to get behind the wheel.
Design
Looks can be deceiving. But not in the case of the Audi S3 Range. At first glance, you’ll notice the front bumper, grille and rear diffuser are tailor-made for the S3. The radiator is also finished in a stylish platinum grey with double chrome bars. Its sharp-looking design and aerodynamic body provides clear evidence of the car’s performance. What’s more, the dual chrome exhaust pipes and 18-inch alloy wheels with black S3-branded brake callipers as standard really highlight the attention to design. Inside, you’ll see that the interior is lined with fine Nappa leather sports seats, a flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel and instrument dials that are specifically crafted for this particular model. The cabin and cockpit area takes a simple and intuitive approach. Features
The smallest of the Audi S models, the S3 range doesn’t disappoint. With two trim levels available housing an array of features. The S3 Sportback and Saloon are both available in S3 and Black Edition trims. As standard the S3 stands out with its stylish exterior, and modern interior. With 18” alloy wheels and ‘S’ Sport suspension as standard on the S3 trim, and the Fine Nappa Leather seats embossed with the S badge, adding a classy touch inside the cabin. The Black Edition models feature the black styling pack, with Audi sport alloys in gloss anthracite black, Privacy glass and a Bang & Olufsen Sound System. The Cabriolet, available in just the standard S3 trim, allows for pure driving pleasure with a retractable soft top roof and Heated Fine Nappa Leather front seats as standard. PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Equipped with the S badge, this S3 range features a 2.0-litre TFSI quattro engine, all four wheels are driven by the powertrain’s 296bhp, so you can experience the combination of gripping power and inspired technology for yourself. Audi have also enhanced the steering and exhaust systems which makes this range very dynamic. The Audi S3 range can be equipped with an optional seven speed S tronic gearbox (standard in the cabriolet model), accelerating this range from 0 – 62mph in just 4.6 seconds with the Cabriolet reaching 62mph in 5.1 seconds Further enjoyment is provided by the car’s entertainment system. The MMI radio which includes a CD player and SD card reader for you to bring your own music to the party. FM and DAB radio and music can also be played using your smartphone on Apple Play or Android Auto through the eight-speaker system when you sync your device with the car. There’s also a satellite navigation system that can be voice controlled through the infotainment system. The temperature can be controlled using the Climatronic dials and light and rain sensors as standard make this model even more comfortable and fun to drive. 