2014 Audi A3 Sedan - RS3 coming to the US

[waitwut]

this is not bad at all

 

[4wrestling]

might as well get a Chevy Cruze

If you want an American piece of crap

 

[TheGodFresco]

300 HP and and under 40k?

If thats true for the s3 then i may have to ditch my BMW and get this.

 

[solewoman]

I strongly dislike the way they did the new lights. Ill be getting a 2010 or 2011 a6 next year.

 

[inter1032]

what's the point of this? to make something cheaper than the a4 but have more appeal than the regular a3?
***** ugly

 

[tsamshox]

looks WEAK. Would rather get a Kia Optima and pocket the rest of the bread

 

[thadocta]

what's the point of this? to make something cheaper than the a4 but have more appeal than the regular a3?
***** ugly

Maybe to compete woth the benz cla

 

[waitwut]

we all know the 1series and the 3 series is ******** on anything in its class though rite gaise

 

[inter1032]

Maybe to compete woth the benz cla

thats what i was thinking

 

[auszero]

thats what i was thinking

The A3 has been around the US since 2005 but only in wagon form. I think they are trying to expand the line by offering a more US friendly sedan. I think this has been a long time coming not necessarily a reaction to the CLA. Maybe more so a reaction to 1 series. Not to mention the A4 is getting bigger every year so a throw back in size to the B5 might induce more sales.

 

[al audi]

UPDATE: We were able to confirm a few more facts with Audi representatives this evening. The A3 engines that will be headed to the US are the 2.0-liter TDI, 1.8-liter TFSI and the 2.0-liter TFSI. It was also reiterated that the car will make it's "official" world debut at the Shanghai auto show next month, and will not be on sale in this country until the 2015 model year.

 

[rfx45]

S3

Talking with Audi experts at this little get-together and shoving some numbers around, the (technically speaking) 2015 Audi S3 sedan should start at right near $39,000. US S3 sedans come standard with a sunroof, 18-inch wheels, full leather, Sirius satellite radio, the three-spoke sport steering wheel with shift paddles for the also-standard six-speed S-tronic, and fully automated adjustable sport seats. Unfortunately, no six-speed manual shifting will be offered.

Propelled by the ubiquitous 2.0-liter TFSI engine, the S3 sedan with six-speed S-tronic should reach 60 miles per hour from a stop in 4.7 seconds. The unit here is tuned to produce 296 SAE horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, putting it square between the TTS tune and that of the supercharged-V6 S4. Quattro all-wheel drive comes on all S3 sedans and the engine sits beneath a fully redesigned hood with two clean creases running the length on either side.

Interior
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[rfx45]

 

[stillin729]

Damn that interior looks cheap

Take out the 4 rings and I'd guess BRZ

 

[rfx45]

Can barely see that interior, how can you tell the quality?

Here's the A3 interior in somewhat better pic. I think it looks clean and simple and actually finished unlike the BRZ. Keep in mind this is still Audis entry level vehicle.
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[stillin729]

That makes it look better but the other looks like it has the sorta leather seats

 

[rfx45]

Definitely the pics, S3 will/should have better leather.
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[kickz23]

liking the s3!

 

[rfx45]

2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T Quattro S Tronic

2.0-litre turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine generating a healthy 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque powering the Quattro all-wheel drive

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[b7audia4]

I saw a few a3's in person and they're ok...

The S will be great I imagine, as always Audi does a fantastic job in the interior department. The flat bottom wheel on the S is a nice touch

 

[degenerate423]

I prefer the hatch, the back of the sedan doesn't look good.

 

[kirk412]

 

[rfx45]

I've always liked the A3 hatch but really I would have opted for a GTI or Gold R for the price. I also prefer the 2 door hatch version of the Golf over the 4-door hatch the A3 came in.

 

[al audi]

I've always liked the A3 hatch but really I would have opted for a GTI or Golf R for the price. I also prefer the 2 door hatch version of the Golf over the 4-door hatch the A3 came in.

agree with all this

 

[degenerate423]

I've always liked the A3 hatch but really I would have opted for a GTI or Gold R for the price. I also prefer the 2 door hatch version of the Golf over the 4-door hatch the A3 came in.

I don't want to derail the thread with why, but I'd go with a Golf R over an A3 as well .